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Lidl GB Expands Plant-Based Range Amid Growing Demand
In response to a 12% increase of the demand for plant-based goods over the recent year, Lidl GB has made the decision to boost their offerings of plant-based products substancially. Lidl plans on increasing their plant based options by...
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Asda Adds New Senior Leaders to Strengthen Growth Plans
Asda has announced today that they have brought on board two highly experienced retail and grocery industry professionals as senior leaders. Lauren Lepley and Mark Henry are set to aid Asda in expanding and achieving its strategic objectives within...
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Kroger and Albertsons Defend Merger in Federal Court
In a high-stakes legal battle, supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons are defending their proposed $24.6 billion merger against the ba's (FTC) efforts to block the deal. The merger, which would create the largest supermarket chain in U.S. history, is...
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Sainsbury’s and NCR Voyix Team Up to Revolutionize Checkout
Sainsbury’s and NCR Voyix Partner with a Focus on Optimizing Checkouts
In a concerted effort to improve customer management and operational efficiencies at their stores, Sainsbury’s has partnered with NCR Voyix to update their new technology solutions. The supermarkets, convenience...
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NHS Worker George Critchley Becomes Aldi’s Crisp Taster
George Critchley, a 38-year-old NHS employee from Sheffield, is Aldi’s Crisp Taster. The nationwide competition winner will be responsible for reviewing Aldi’s crisp range and giving feedback to the supermarket’s buying team.
George Critchley: Aldi’s Crisp Taster
George Critchley could not...
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Aldi Seeks New Store Locations Across the UK
Aldi has shared its latest priority list of locations where it hopes to build new stores across the UK.
Last month, the UK's fourth largest supermarket asked people to suggest where new Aldi stores are needed most.After receiving many requests,...
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SPAR Gran Canaria Food Drive Help Local Families
SPAR Supermarkets in Gran Canaria collected food donations from May 24 to 26 to help the Las Palmas Food Bank. This campaign supports families in need.
Long Tradition of Giving
For over 25 years, SPAR Gran Canaria has been donating food....
Retail Technology
US Supreme Court Rejects Kroger’s Appeal in Grubhub Trademark Case
US Supreme Court declined to review a request by supermarket chain Kroger to block Grubhub from using its goose-knife logo, which Kroger said would confuse the branding of its Home Chef meal-kit service.The justices rejected Kroger's appeal of a...
Packaging
Tesco Tests Laser-Etched Avocados to Eliminate Stickers and Reduce Plastic Waste
Tesco Tests Laser-Etched Avocados to Eliminate Stickers and Reduce Plastic Waste! Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is pioneering a new eco-friendly design by using laser technology directly on some of its avocadosThe process involves a high-powered laser that...
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Ahold Delhaize’s Key Goals and Strategy for 2025-2028
1. Outperform the MarketSales Growth: Target a 4% annual increase in net sales.
Profit Margins: Maintain leading profit margins of 4%.2. Save Costs and Invest SmartlyCustomer Savings: Achieve €5 billion in savings to offer better prices and...
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PepsiCo to Buy Poppi in $1.95 Billion Deal
PepsiCo has agreed to buy Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion. The deal includes $300 million...