Aldi boss accuses rivals of ‘duping’ shoppers with loyalty prices
Aldi UK boss Giles Hurley has accused rival supermarkets of “duping” shoppers with loyalty discounts that he claims can begin from “unrealistically high prices”. Aldi, which…
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GUEST COMMENT How “good friction” can rebuild consumer trust this Black Friday
Steffen Schreier, SVP of Product and Portfolio, Proximus Global, looks at why the idea of removing all friction from the customer journey is backfiring for retailers. The post…
John Lewis brings new expert services to stores
John Lewis is “super-charging its in-store experience” by introducing an expanded line of specialist concessions to its stores nationwide. The post John Lewis brings new expert…
Grocery Inflation Cools In Spain, Shoppers Face Price Disparities – OCU
The average cost of the Spanish grocery basket in 2026 rose by 1.8%, compared to 2.5% in 2025, while general inflation was 3.2%.
Walmart Rolls Out AI-Powered Shopping Assistant Sparky In Mexico
Walmart Mexico has launched Sparky, a new AI-driven shopping assistant tailored specifically to the Mexican market.
Walmart CEO addresses dynamic pricing concerns
John Furner issued a letter attempting to dispel pricing concerns about digital shelf labels and Sparky, but some say a Walmart patent leaves the door open.
5 takeaways from Groceryshop
Artificial intelligence was the talk of this year’s show, but executives and analysts also had a lot to say about managing loyalty, digital operations and more.
E45 becomes first skincare brand to be awarded MTick certification for its suncare range
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Jim Beam expands UK convenience range with new 35cl format
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White Rabbit brings new sourdough pizza innovation to frozen free-from fixtures
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Disney Store launches free “Unlocked” loyalty programme in the UK ahead of Christmas
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Matalan strengthens brand team with senior creative appointment
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