Tag: shopping

UK shoppers surged emergency supplies purchases after the Be Ready launch, with hand-sanitizer sales up 83% and bottled water up 67% in ten days.

UK retail footfall fell 4.7% in October 2026, a steep drop attributed to poor weather and cautious consumer spending.

Nearly half of grocery shoppers feel pressure with rising food costs, with a typical basket up 3.5% to $366.42 in September 2026.

Kroger expects 3 percent sales growth by 2029, focusing on customer value and operational efficiency.

Ahold Delhaize websites reopen with some issues after a cyber incident, affecting online ordering for over a week, including Food Lion and Stop & Shop services.

Retailers struggle to understand consumables spending despite collecting vast data, making it difficult to transform purchasing data into insights.

Meijer opens 130th Michigan supercenter in Plymouth, expanding its network of stores across the Midwest region with a new supercenter.

Costco surpasses H-E-B as top retail brand in ChangeUp’s 2026 Experience Report, marking its first No. 1 ranking after surveying 6,500+ consumers.

Grocers raise funds for hunger relief efforts, supporting scholarships and health programs.

Private-label products help retailers meet seasonal demand during fall while maintaining quality and value, according to UNFI.