In Europe, regulatory pressure around sustainability, packaging and labour is stronger, pushing produce prices upward more ...

In Europe, automation is often driven by labour regulation, sustainability targets and space constraints. Compact, ...

At NRF 2026, technology providers showcased systems capable of autonomously negotiating promotions with suppliers, ...

Supermarkets operate in an environment of intense competition and structurally low margins. Food retail alone offers limited ...

For supermarket groups, private label has become a strategic asset rather than a price weapon. Control over formulation, ...

Export bans are among the most visible forms of protectionist food policy. Across Africa and beyond, governments have ...

Aldi’s expansion across the United States is no longer incremental — it is strategic, aggressive and transformative. The ...

European retailers’ experiments in ethnic-focused, private label strategies are already reshaping US grocery competition. As ...

This move reflects a broader realisation: automation and fulfilment technology must scale across markets to remain viable.

By 2026, the UK grocery market has entered a new and unforgiving phase. The price war between Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl is ...

Tesco supermarkets continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the European grocery retail landscape, reinforcing their influence across sourcing, pricing and consumer trends. As the UK’s largest ...

Electronic shelf labels are no longer a pilot project or a retail curiosity. In 2026, they have become a strategic weapon in ...