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, ...

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

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

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

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

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.

AI-powered shopping carts are being promoted as the future of convenience — eliminating queues, tracking spending in real ...

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

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 ...