Supermarket news and trends

Carrefour Q1 Sales Up 12% Despite High Food Inflation in Most Markets
Earnings // April 25, 2023

French multinational grocery giant Carrefour detailed its latest earnings this week, highlighting a 12% increase in sales growth in the first quarter of 2023, particularly for private label sales, across all of its key markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

UK Retailers Step Up Rewards to Help Shoppers Navigate Inflation
Loyalty & Rewards // April 18, 2023

As Brits try to cut back on spending and expenses amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and double-digit food inflation, U.K. grocers are under pressure to step up their discounting efforts to retain customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Bankruptcies, Buyouts Point to Belgian Retail Sector Pitfalls
Retail // January 11, 2023

Recent bankruptcies and buyouts have highlighted key challenges in the struggling Belgian retail market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Grocers Tap Traditional Self-Checkout Even as Cashier-less Options Emerge
Point of Sale // December 20, 2022

Even as some grocers turn to next-gen payment solutions, traditional self-checkout continues to expand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Kroger Promises Product Price Cuts If Albertsons Merger Approved

August 15, 2024
Kroger has reportedly doubled the value of price cuts it has committed to making if its merger with Albertsons goes through. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Amazon Go Supermarkets, Pop-Up Stores Coming In 2020

November 20, 2019
Amazon is planning to open cashierless Amazon Go supermarkets and pop-up stores, possibly as soon as the first quarter of 2020, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Nov. 20). Get the Full Story...

Walmart Considers Stock Market Listing For Asda

May 16, 2019
Walmart is reportedly thinking about a stock market listing for its British supermarket arm Asda. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sainsbury’s Creates Cashierless Store

May 01, 2019
To help consumers scan and pay for their selections, U.K. supermarket company Sainsbury’s has opened a checkout-free store in Holborn Circus, London, where shoppers use a smartphone app when they shop at the...