UK disposable income edges up, but young and poorest lag, says ASDA
Young adults and the UK’s lowest-income households are still financially worse off than before the cost-of-living crisis, even as average…
24 Feb 2026
Explaining the rise in chocolate theft across UK supermarkets
Retail theft in the United Kingdom has increased sharply in recent years, with confectionery products such as chocolate among the most frequently stolen items. Industry data show that overall shoplifting…
24 Feb 2026
South Africa’s SPAR reports modest growth; margins remain under pressure
South Africa’s SPAR Group posted modest wholesale turnover growth over 18 weeks, with promotions lifting volumes but compressing margins in a subdued inflation backdrop. Wholesale turnover from continuing operations rose…
24 Feb 2026
Loblaw to invest C$2.4bn in Canada retail expansion in 2026
Canadian food and pharmacy retailer Loblaw Companies plans to invest C$2.4bn ($1.75bn) across Canada in 2026. The capex will be used to expand and refurbish store network, increase supply chain…
24 Feb 2026
Walmart rolls out Scintilla In-Store across stores
Walmart Data Ventures has introduced Scintilla In-Store, a retail execution platform designed for supplier field representatives working across Walmart stores. The application, the newest addition to Walmart’s Scintilla portfolio, combines…
24 Feb 2026
Australia steps up action on misleading pricing and online sales tactics
Australia’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has outlined its key compliance and enforcement priorities for the 2026-27 financial year, with a focus on manipulative conduct in…
24 Feb 2026
New Zealand retailers warn of price rises if card surcharges are outlawed
Retailers in New Zealand are raising concerns that a planned ban on card payment surcharges could lead to higher prices for consumers and tighter profit margins for businesses. The warning…