ESM's Retail Wrap – Carrefour Polska, Aman, Billa, Delhaize
Carrefour Polska has released performance metrics for Karol, its multi-channel AI assistant, revealing that the tool independently handles nearly half of a...
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Tesco steps up its fight against ultra-processed foods
The British supermarket chain Tesco is removing more than 100 additives from its private-label products in response to customer demand for healthier eating and a reduction in…
Aldi demands ‘Collins’ to change their name to celebrate Caterpillar cake
Aldi has been at it again on social media, this time the budget supermarket chain has been imploring the public (those named Colin) to change their names to Cuthbert to celebrate…
Supermarket Income REIT acquires six grocery assets for £104m
The acquisitions comprise supermarkets, a grocery distribution centre and grocery-anchored retail schemes across the UK
Kaufland Marketplace Expands into the Netherlands
German retailer Kaufland has launched its e-commerce marketplace in the Netherlands via Kaufland.nl.
Supermarket Income REIT snaps up six UK grocery sites in £98m deal
Supermarket Income REIT has acquired six UK grocery properties for £98m as it pushes ahead with plans to significantly expand its portfolio. The FTSE 250 property investor’s…
Mackerel shortage pushes supermarkets towards Chilean alternative
UK supermarkets are increasingly turning to Chilean jack mackerel for some tinned fish ranges as falling Atlantic mackerel stocks put pressure on supplies and sustainability…
AI Model Identifies Plant Proteins To Accelerate Innovation
An AI model developed at the University of Leeds has identified nearly 800 plant proteins that can act as emulsifiers.
Polish Grocer Żabka Achieves 13,000-Store Milestone
Poland’s grocery retailer Żabka has crossed the 13,000-store threshold, opening a flagship two-level location in Warsaw’s Wars Sawa Junior depa...
IMF Says Global Growth On Track To Reach 3% In 2026
The IMF said the global economy had weathered the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East better than feared.
German Consumer Sentiment Remains Weak In September
German consumer confidence improved slightly in September 2026, with consumer sentiment remaining weak overall.
Lidl Spain To Open And Refurbish Stores Following €10m Investment
Lidl Spain will open a new store in Barcelona and two refurbished ones in Madrid and Galicia, after a €10+ million investment.