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M&S invests over £50m in Northwest England, creating 300 new jobs

M&S invests over £50m in Northwest England, creating 300 new jobs

UK retailer M&S has announced a £50 million investment into stores across the Northwest of England, creating 300 new jobs in the region.

KKR sells Seiyu to Trial Holdings for $2.5bn amid realignment in Japanese retail

KKR sells Seiyu to Trial Holdings for $2.5bn amid realignment in Japanese retail

KKR has announced the sale of the Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to Trial Holdings for JPY 380 billion ($2.54 billion).

Walmart Canada unveils CAD 6.5bn investment to drive expansion across the country

Walmart Canada unveils CAD 6.5bn investment to drive expansion across the country

Walmart Canada has announced a CAD 6.5bn (approx. $4.5bn) investment over the next five years to accelerate its growth in the country.

Aldi expands UK presence with nine new stores in £650m investment

Aldi expands UK presence with nine new stores in £650m investment

Aldi plans to open nine new stores in London in 2025, marking a significant step in its strategy to enhance its footprint in the UK market.

Lidl Netherlands cuts prices on plant-based foods, introduces hybrid minced meat

Lidl Netherlands cuts prices on plant-based foods, introduces hybrid minced meat

Lidl Netherlands will lower prices on plant-based products, making them equal to or cheaper than their traditional counterparts.

Kroger files motion against FTC amid legal dispute on proposed Albertson’s merger

Kroger files motion against FTC amid legal dispute on proposed Albertson’s merger

Kroger has filed a motion for preliminary injunction against the FTC's administrative proceeding challenging its merger with Albertson's.

Aldi unveils viral trend-inspired bagel seasoning

Aldi unveils viral trend-inspired bagel seasoning

UK supermarket Aldi is launching a new bagel seasoning inspired by the ‘everything bagel’ trend made popular in the US.

Sainsbury’s rolls out reduced-plastic packaging on fish and chicken lines

Sainsbury’s rolls out reduced-plastic packaging on fish and chicken lines

Sainsbury’s is rolling out new revamped packaging on its own-brand chicken and fish lines, set to save 694 tonnes of plastic per year.

TDR Capital becomes majority owner of Asda

TDR Capital becomes majority owner of Asda

Private equity firm TDR Capital has agreed to become the majority owner of British supermarket chain Asda.

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