Unlike other food categories, fruit and vegetables face unique challenges in branding. Variability in harvests, perishability, and consumer habits of buying “what looks fresh today” create barriers.

Sainsbury’s enters the new season with a sense of momentum. Its share price reached a twelve-month high in August, and leadership is keen to show that the optimism is matched by operational clarity.

Lidl also turned the page into September with a two-pronged strategy. A major financial injection is set to accelerate store construction, adding dozens of new sites across the UK and Europe. At the ...

The move is more than generous gesture. In a tight labour market, Aldi is making sure its stores remain fully staffed and highly productive. Higher wages bring stability, and stability means queues ...

Yet beneath the noise, Asda is quietly experimenting with a bold technological shift. A handful of stores are now testing AI-powered shelf-scanning cameras that monitor availability every hour. These ...

By betting on a global flavour trend, Carrefour is positioning itself as a destination for discovery. The retailer knows that younger shoppers are eager to experiment, and the placement of Korean ...

Tesco begins September on solid ground. Market observers are increasingly convinced that the worst of the competitive threat from Asda has passed, giving Britain’s largest grocer breathing space to ...

Waitrose has chosen the start of September to refresh its relationship with customers. A new trial called “Little Treats” is being rolled out in a selection of stores, rewarding shoppers who cross ...

Kroger starts the month with financial discipline on display. A dividend increase announced earlier this year takes effect today, signalling to investors that the company remains committed to ...

Yet beneath that everyday stability lies a major technological ambition. Walmart is rolling out advanced AI “agents” that will eventually handle multiple tasks for staff and customers alike, from ...

The researchers warn that, based on typical beverage consumption, women in the UK may ingest around 1.7 microplastic ...

Seafood, in particular, is a flashpoint. Much of America’s seafood is imported, and tariffs threaten to make everyday staples ...