Keywords: Supermarkets


Back-to-school supply sales fall 5% in July despite slightly lower prices

Sales of school supplies in France fell by 5% in July compared with the same month last year, according to NielsenIQ data released Tuesday, pointing to a slower start to the 2026 back-to-school shopping season. The decline came despite a slight decrease in average prices, suggesting that households......

UK watchdog proposes extending supermarket land rules to Aldi and Lidl

The UK's competition regulator has proposed bringing discount supermarket chains Aldi and Lidl under the same land agreement rules that already apply to Britain's largest grocery retailers, in a move aimed at strengthening competition and expanding consumer choice. The provisional decision reflects......

Morrisons explores £600 million property deal with US investor Realty Income, Sky News reports

British supermarket group Morrisons is reportedly exploring a major real estate transaction worth around £600 million ($803 million) as the retailer seeks new strategic opportunities for its property assets. According to Sky News, citing industry sources, Morrisons is in discussions with several......

French lawmaker proposes cost-price healthy food basket to improve access to nutritious products

A French lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at making healthy food more affordable by requiring supermarkets to offer a permanent selection of nutritious products at cost price, responding to growing concerns over food affordability and public health. The proposal, submitted by Green Party MP......

France moves toward permanent authorization of restaurant vouchers in supermarkets

France is preparing for a parliamentary debate in the upcoming legislative session on a proposal aimed at making permanent the use of restaurant vouchers in supermarkets, a measure that has so far been renewed on a temporary basis. The initiative was discussed by Serge Papin, the Minister for Commerce......

Tesco reports slower sales growth as consumer uncertainty rises

Tesco, the United Kingdom’s largest supermarket chain, has reported a slowdown in sales growth during the first quarter of its financial year, reflecting growing uncertainty among consumers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic pressures. The retailer announced that like-for-like sales......

UK grocery inflation eases as Iran conflict impact remains limited

Grocery inflation in the United Kingdom has slowed in recent weeks, reaching its lowest pace since late 2024, according to market data from industry researchers. The moderation in price increases comes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict, which analysts say have not yet......

UK shop price inflation rises as retailers call for government support

British shop price inflation increased in May as retailers faced higher energy and transportation costs linked to international tensions and disruptions in global markets. According to data released by the British Retail Consortium, shop prices rose by 1.2% compared with the same period last year, slightly......

Canada’s Loblaw misses first-quarter revenue forecasts amid cautious consumer spending

Canadian retail giant Loblaw Companies reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, missing analysts’ forecasts as consumers reduced spending amid growing economic uncertainty. Revenue falls short of expectations The company posted quarterly revenue of C$14.48 billion (approximately......