According to Worldpanel by Numerator, Coopérative U recorded the strongest December performance among French grocery retailers — standing out in a highly competitive festive period.
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The Dutch market leader continues to strengthen its position through network expansion and consistent execution, reinforcing its role as the primary grocery destination for many households. What’s…21.01.2026
The Austrian government has announced plans to significantly reduce VAT on essential groceries, aiming to ease pressure on household budgets amid continued cost-of-living concerns. What this…20.01.2026
New data from Barclays shows a marked pullback in December spend, as households tightened budgets amid ongoing cost pressures. What this tells us about shopper behaviour: Caution over…19.01.2026
New research shows Italian consumers increasingly choosing a mix of value-led discounters, specialist retailers and neighbourhood stores — reflecting a clear shift toward purposeful, everyday…15.01.2026
As the industry looks ahead to NRF 2026, attention is shifting from hype to clarity — with retailers asking sharper questions about how technology actually delivers value. The questions shaping the…14.01.2026
A new survey shows Gen Z consumers continue to shop actively in January and February, challenging the idea of a sharp post-holiday slowdown. What this reveals about Gen Z behaviour:…14.01.2026
The Serbian government is seeking to encourage international retail players to enter the market, aiming to boost competition and ease pressure on consumer prices. What this signals for the retail…12.01.2026
Germany’s Rossmann Group reported solid full-year performance, underlining the continued resilience of health, beauty and everyday essentials retail. What this performance reflects: Consistency…12.01.2026
DIA has opened more than 90 new stores in Spain in 2025, strengthening its proximity model and continuing to gain market share. What this tells us about the region: Proximity wins:…08.01.2026
A new survey shows that consumers increasingly judge brands not just on product and price but on how reliably and transparently deliveries are executed. What’s shaping consumer expectations:…08.01.2026
With SPAR strengthening its leadership teams in both the Netherlands and Slovenia, this isn’t just a people update. It’s a strategic statement about where value is created in modern retail. Why this…07.01.2026