US: Albertsons says it is undervalued as it reports modest quarterly growth
The company recorded net sales of just over $18.9bln during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 2%. Same-store sales rose 2.1%, a figure that Albertsons adjusted to 2.2% to reflect lost sales stemming from a strike by Safeway workers in Colorado that ended in early July.
Source: grocerydive.com
T&T Supermarket to open second-ever U.S. store in Lynnwood this November
T&T Supermarket is set to open a new location in Lynnwood next month. It will be the supermarket's second store in the U.S. T&T Supermarket is a Canadian-Asian supermarket chain based in British Columbia. It carries a wide variety of Asian products, including fresh produce, live seafood, and baked goods.
Source: mynorthwest.com
US: Costco Wholesale Corporation reports September sales results
Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") reported net sales of $26.58bln for the retail month of September, the five weeks ended October 5, 2025, an increase of 8.0% from $24.62bln last year.
Source: globenewswire.com
Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature
Walmart said it was partnering with OpenAI to enable customers and Sam's Club members to shop directly within ChatGPT, using the AI chatbot's Instant Checkout feature.
Source: reuters.com
Instacart, Uber, DoorDash bringing food delivery to ChatGPT
Uber, Instacart, Target and DoorDash are among 11 partners that will integrate with ChatGPT later this year, according to an announcement by OpenAI, the developer of the AI-powered chatbot.
Source: grocerydive.com
Digital payments company Checkout.com inks deal with meal kit specialist HelloFresh
Checkout.com has announced a new partnership with HelloFresh. The aim of the tie up is to help HelloFresh simplify and optimise its payments across all of its global markets. With operations in 18 markets spanning the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and across Europe, it needed a payments partner that could keep pace with its scale.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
Konzum and Studenac lead nominal revenue growth in Croatia
The total revenue of the Croatian grocery retail market in 2024 reached €8.41bln, marking an 8.8% nominal increase from the previous year. This positive trend was revealed in a market survey conducted by the Croatian Competition Agency (AZTN), which focused on 41 key retailers in the mixed-goods sector, which includes food, beverages, and household hygiene products. An examination of average gross trade margins across eight key food categories revealed that bakery and confectionery products commanded the highest margin, at 37.9%, followed by fresh fruit and vegetables, at 29.8%. Konzum Plus maintained its stronghold as the largest grocery retailer, commanding a 20-30% market share. Studenac emerged as a close second in nominal revenue growth, also surpassing the €100mln mark.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: M&S extends Archie Norman's tenure as chair to 2029
British retailer Marks & Spencer has extended Archie Norman's tenure as chairman for three more years from September 2026, saying the decision has the "widespread support" of shareholders.
Source: reuters.com
Wholesalemandi.com expands Southward, empowering 10,000 farmers and redefining India's fresh produce supply chain
Wholesalemandi.com, one of India's fastest-growing B2B fresh fruits and vegetables platforms, has announced its expansion into Bengaluru while strengthening its base in Chennai. The company's farmer-first, tech-driven approach is revolutionising how India sources its fresh produce - offering farm-gate prices up to 30% lower than any other marketplace or mandi.
Source: fnbnews.com
Aldi to make big change to products in all UK stores from next week
The budget supermarket chain has introduced its fresh 'Live Healthy' logo which will be rolled out to all of its outlets in the coming week. The symbol will appear across selected own-brand products - including fresh fruit and vegetables, soups and yoghurts - to spotlight items that contribute to a wholesome, balanced diet as outlined by the UK's Eatwell Guide.
Source: mirror.co.uk
Tesco steps up UK sales as Asda struggles amid rising inflation
Tesco has grabbed a bigger slice of Britons' supermarket shopping, as it stepped up sales and market share, while its rival Asda continued to struggle amid rising grocery inflation. The UK's biggest supermarket increased its market share to 28.3% in the 12 weeks to 5 October, up 0.7 percentage points on a year earlier, while its sales advanced nearly 7%, according to Worldpanel by Numerator.
Source: theguardian.com
IGD predicts positive outlook for UK convenience as it delivers resilient growth
IGD has launched its 'UK convenience market 2025-2030' report, which reveals the channel has demonstrated ongoing resilience and adaptability in the first half of 2025, with growth of 1.0%.
Source: talkingretail.com
South Korea: Emart offers up to 50% off on fresh autumn fruits including pears and sweet persimmons
Emart announced that it will be holding a Grand Autumn Fresh Fruit Festival for one week, from October 16 to October 22. First, the "Naju Pears Harvested After Chuseok (4-7 pieces per box)" will be sold at 12,900 won, a 3,000 won discount from the original price of 15,900 won, when customers accumulate Shinsegae Points. The four varieties of Stevia Cherry Tomatoes, which are popular year-round, will be available at a 50% discount when purchasing two or more packs. There will also be a persimmon promotion. "Sweet Persimmons (4-8 pieces per bag)" will be sold at 4,900 won, a 50% discount from the regular price of 9,800 won, when Shinsegae Points are accumulated.
Source: cm.asiae.co.kr
Belgium: Refurbished Okay Gistel reopens on 17 October as a sustainable neighbourhood supermarket
"In our freshmart, it's easy to choose from our wide range of fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, charcuterie, fish, and ready meals - all fresh daily, just like customers expect from Okay", says store manager Orry Janssens.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Belgium: Fast food giant invests in healthy meal producer Foodmaker
Investment fund Kharis Capital, owner of more than 1,200 Quick, Burger King, and O'Tacos restaurants, is becoming the largest shareholder in Belgian healthy meal producer Foodmaker. The aim is to give the restaurant division a boost.
Source: retaildetail.eu
