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Kroger, Albertsons To Sell 166 More Stores To Gain Regulatory Approval For Merger

Kroger and Albertsons Cos have amended the asset sale agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers to include an extra 166 stores in a bid to get regulato...

S Group Reports 3% Growth In Retail Sales In Q1 2024

Finland's S Group has reported a 3% increase in retail sales (excluding tax) to €3.3 billion in its first quarter ended March 2024.

Coop amba, OK Agree On 50/50 Ownership Of Coop Danmark

Coop amba and energy company OK have agreed on a 50/50 ownership structure for Coop Danmark.

European Consumer Behaviour To See 'Polarised Recovery' In 2024, Study Finds

Consumer behaviour is expected to see a very 'polarised recovery' in 2024, despite the return of consumer confidence and wage increases in many European co...

S Group Reports Progress In Food Waste Reduction In Grocery Stores

Finnish retailer S Group saw a 29% decline in food waste across its grocery stores in 2023 compared to 2014.

A Majority Of Belgians Concerned About Purchasing Power, Study Finds

Around 88% of shoppers in Belgium are concerned about their purchasing power, a new study commissioned by Aldi has unveiled.

Irish Shoppers Spend €24.6m On Easter Eggs: Kantar

Shoppers in Ireland spent €24.6 million on Easter Eggs this year, or €9.3 million more compared to last year, according to the latest data from K...

Arsenale Sgr to Invest Up To €150m in Italian Food Distribution

Italian asset manager Arsenale Sgr has launched an investment fund with a target investment volume of up to €150 million in Italy's large-scale retail...