Gourmet grocers aim for bigger market share

Aldi continues to consolidate itself as one of the most important supermarket chains in Spain. In its constant effort to expand its presence and improve the purchasing experience, the company has made a series of decisions that directly affect consumers.The most recent announcement has generated great expectation in Galicia. Aldi will open a new establishment in the industrial estate of Nantes, in Sanxenxo, in the second quarter of this year. Th…

Gourmet grocers aim for bigger market share

GOURMET grocers – with their artisanal cheeses, organic vegetables and dry-aged meats – used to be the playground for the rich and well-travelled, but speciality produce is steadily entering the mainstream market, with even big supermarkets getting in on the act.

Australia supermarket report: More grocery competition needed to break ‘oligopoly’ but barriers may be too high

More grocery competition is required within the Australian grocery sector in order to break the ‘oligopoly’ currently led by Woolworths and Coles, but the barriers to entry may be too high.

UK food inflation rises as early Easter spending boosts chocolate sales

Food inflation in the UK edged higher in March as Britons splashed out early on Easter eggs and seasonal confectionery, pushing up prices of chocolate and sweets across supermarket shelves. According to the latest data from Kantar, grocery inflation rose to 3.5% in the four weeks to 23 March, up from 3.3% the previous month. Overall supermarket sales grew by 3.2%, slightly lagging behind price increases. Despite Easter falling later this year, s…

Supermarkets Ramping Up Promotions; Aldi Achieves Record Market Share

According to the latest data from Kantar, take-home sales at UK grocers increased by 1.8% over the four weeks to 23 March compared with a year ago, marking the slowest rate since June 2024. Grocery price inflation rose slightly to (more…) The post Supermarkets Ramping Up Promotions; Aldi Achieves Record Market Share appeared first on KamCity.

Supermarket sales jump 1.8% amid increased promotions

Take-home supermarket sales increased by 1.8% over the four weeks to 23 March 2025 compared with one year ago – the slowest rate since June last year, according to the latest data from Kantar. It comes as retailers’ price cuts were responsible for £2.6bn of promotional spending, 8.8% more than the same time last year and significantly higher than the £686m spent on multibuy deals and ‘extra free’ offers. Kantar’s data also reveals the changing n…