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Loblaw Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates On Soft Household Items Demand

Canada's Loblaw missed analysts' expectations for second-quarter revenue, hurt by soft demand for some household items and non-essential products.

Finland's Kesko Sees Net Sales Decline In First Half

Finnish retailer Kesko has reported a 1.3% year-on-year decline in reported net sales, to €5.9 billion, in the first half of its financial year.

Irish Shoppers Spent €12m On Snacks, Drinks In The Latest Four Weeks: Kantar

Irish shoppers spent a combined €12 million on savoury snacks, chocolate, wine, and cider in July, according to the latest data from Kantar.

French Favour More Effective Promotion Of Plant-Based Foods, Study Finds

French consumers support better promotion of plant-based foods, enhanced visibility in stores, and improved product traceability, according to a new report...

Only 48% Of UK Shoppers Aware Of Quiet Shopping Hours, Study Finds

Just close to half (48%) of shoppers in the UK are aware of sensory-friendly shopping hours, with awareness among neurodivergent individuals even lower at...

Amazon Could Face Probe Over Treatment Of UK Grocery Suppliers, GCA Says

Britain's grocery regulator has said that Amazon could face a formal investigation if it does not improve its compliance with an industry code designed to...

South Africa's Pick n Pay Prices Rights Issue At 32.48% Discount

South Africa's Pick n Pay will issue 252.2 million new shares at 15.86 rand per share in a rights offer to raise 4 billion rand ($221 million), it said.

Costco Wholesale To Hike Annual Membership Fees After Seven Years

Costco Wholesale said it would hike annual membership fees for the first time in seven years for its US and Canada customers, effective 1 September.

Purchasing Behaviour Of Finnish Consumers Reflects 'Cautious Optimism', S Group Says

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Loblaw Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates On Soft Household Items Demand

Finland's Kesko Sees Net Sales Decline In First Half

Irish Shoppers Spent €12m On Snacks, Drinks In The Latest Four Weeks: Kantar

French Favour More Effective Promotion Of Plant-Based Foods, Study Finds

Only 48% Of UK Shoppers Aware Of Quiet Shopping Hours, Study Finds

Amazon Could Face Probe Over Treatment Of UK Grocery Suppliers, GCA Says

South Africa's Pick n Pay Prices Rights Issue At 32.48% Discount

Costco Wholesale To Hike Annual Membership Fees After Seven Years

Purchasing Behaviour Of Finnish Consumers Reflects 'Cautious Optimism', S Group Says

M&S 'Not Unhappy' With Ocado Retail, Says Archie Norman

UK Grocery Market Returns To Real Growth In 2024, Inflation Still A Major Factor: IGD

Danish Competition Authorities Approve New Ownership Structure For Coop Danmark

Netto Completes Conversion Of Stores To 3.0 Concept

SPAR International Elects Dominic Hall As New President

South Africa's SPAR Finds Buyer For Polish Business, Sees Improved Profitability Ahead