US: Dillons plans comeback in Kansas City market
Dillon Stores said it plans to open a flagship Dillons Marketplace store in Olathe, Kansas, marking the start of a broader expansion effort in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. A timeline for the opening of the $40mln project has not yet been disclosed. Kroger-owned Dillons, which operates 80 stores in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, had exited from the Kansas City metropolitan area in 2008.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Grocery inflation varied as Canadians face higher costs for some products, but not all: expert
"Turkey generally was cheaper this year", said Sylvain Charlebois in an interview with CTV's News Channel. According to the Agri-Food Analytics Lab director, while some staples have been cheaper this year than last, other key holiday items like potatoes, canned goods and fresh proteins are straining household budgets. According to Charlebois, fresh produce has offered a rare bright spot for shoppers this fall. Vegetables such as carrots, green beans, broccoli and Brussels sprouts - all popular on Canadian holiday tables - have been cheaper lately than they were last year.
Source: ctvnews.ca
US: Fresh Thyme Market reveals 2026 food trend forecast
Fresh Thyme Market is rolling out its third annual "Top 10 Trends" report. Fresh Thyme Market's top 10 health and wellness trends of 2026 include: 1. Gut health gets personal; 2. Longevity lifestyle; 3. Protein expanded; 4. Beauty from the inside out; 5. Regenerative agriculture rises; 6. Private label power; 7. Women's wellness at every stage; 8. Global flavors, local tables: 2026 is the Year of the Avocado. From avocado-based sauces and condiments to Southwest-inspired spice blends and simmer sauces, fresh produce is driving bold, global flavors. Think taco and fajita blends, avocado dips, and veggie-forward skillet sauces that make it easy to bring restaurant-worthy meals home; 9. Clean caffeine & functional energy; 10. GLP-1 lifestyle support.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Big Y opens 2nd of 2 new Massachusetts supermarkets
New England retailer Big Y Foods Inc. has opened a new supermarket at 250 South Main Street in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. This is the second of two new Massachusetts locations to open this year. Shoppers will find fresh vegetables and fruit from Davidian's Farm and Souza Family Farm.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports has sounded alarm bells among retail and trade experts, who caution it could lead to more price increases and squeeze demand.
Source: reuters.com
Pingo Doce enlists SymphonyAI to modernise merchandising and CPG collaboration
Pingo Doce, which is part of Jerónimo Martins, a food retailer with over 5,700 stores across Portugal, Poland, and Colombia, has teamed with SymphonyAI in a bid to monetise insights, drive precision execution, and give CPG partners a real-time edge.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
Aldi Belgium appoints Dirk Moyaert as CEO
Dirk Moyaert will become the new CEO of Aldi Belgium, succeeding Wim Voet on 1 November. Voet is retiring after a career spanning almost forty years. Moyaert himself will be succeeded as vice-CEO by Koen Piessens.
Source: retaildetail.eu
India's retail inflation slows to eight-year low in September, leaving room for rate cut
India's annual retail inflation slowed to an eight-year low of 1.54% in September, government data showed, as food prices eased, leaving room for the central bank to cut rates one more time when it meets in December.
Source: reuters.com
UK: Asda slashes prices on 249 more products in fresh food push
Asda has rolled out a second wave of price cuts this week, reducing prices across 249 additional grocery lines, including 197 fresh food products, as part of its latest value drive. Among the biggest reductions are Extra Special Frozen Raw & Hand-Peeled Jumbo King Prawns 200g, cut from £4.24 to £2.12, and COOK by Asda Butternut Squash Chunks 700g, down from £2.10 to £1.38.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
SPAR Netherlands to cut more than 50 jobs as it streamlines business
SPAR Netherlands plans to eliminate more than 50 management and operational roles as part of its efforts to streamline its organisational structure. The retailer noted that it aims to strengthen and simplify its store formats, giving entrepreneurs more room to operate independently.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Amazon expands Monoprix offering to 22 additional French cities
Amazon and Monoprix are expanding their partnership in France with delivery to 22 additional cities, on top of the eight existing ones. In Paris, the range will grow to more than 15,000 products.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Portugal: El Corte Inglés goes live on Bolt Food rapid delivery platform with more retailers set to sign up soon
El Corte Inglés has joined Bolt Food's on demand delivery platform. In a LinkedIn post, Guilherme Oliveira, Groceries & Retail in Portugal Lead at Bolt Food, said: "We're excited to bring one of Portugal's most trusted retailers to the platform, making it easier than ever for customers to access premium groceries, delivered fast and reliably."
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
Italy: Coop Alleanza 3.0 appoints Luca Zaccherini as new MD
The board of directors of Italian cooperative Coop Alleanza 3.0 has appointed Luca Zaccherini as its new managing director. He will steer the cooperative through the development and implementation of its upcoming business plan.
Source: esmmagazine.com
DIA opens its first stores in BP service stations in Spain
Spanish supermarket chain DIA and BP have commenced their partnership with the opening of the first two stores at BP service stations in Pozuelo de Alarcón and Las Rozas in Madrid. These stores mark the beginning of an agreement to gradually open 10 pilot DIA stores at BP service stations in the Community of Madrid and Andalusia.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Waitrose is the No.1 and Only! The supermarket expands No.1 premium range with iconic remixed 90s anthem
Waitrose reported: "Waitrose No.1 expands by +10% adding 80 new products for food lovers, with sales up 26% YOY since 2024 relaunch. Waitrose No.1 Red Choice Vine Tomatoes, Waitrose No.1 Scottish Prime Salmon Fillet and Waitrose No.1 Speciality British Strawberries come out as the top three selling products, as customers opt for quality when it comes to everyday ingredients".
Source: johnlewispartnership.media
UK retail sales growth cools amid fears over budget tax rises
UK retail sales growth cooled last month as concerns over inflation and looming tax increases in Rachel Reeves's autumn budget weighed on British consumers. In a snapshot before the chancellor's tax and spending event next month, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said total sales rose more slowly in September than in recent months.
Source: theguardian.com
