Free breakfast for summer: Morrisons and Kellogg’s team up to feed families
Morrisons reported: “Families visiting their local Morrisons Café throughout the summer holidays can enjoy a free ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’, which includes a bowl of cereal and a portion of fruit. The best part, it’s not just for kids, adults get to eat completely free too.
Both kids and adults can choose from much-loved favourites Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies, topped with their choice of dairy or non-dairy milk and a free apple or banana”.
Source: morrisons-corporate.com

Malaysia’s Happy Potato expands
Malaysian shaker fries chain Happy Potato has expanded into four international markets within six months, establishing a presence in Bangladesh, Indonesia, China and Cambodia as part of its regional growth strategy. The expansion takes the company’s network to 126 outlets across five countries: 117 in Malaysia, three in Bangladesh and two each in Indonesia, China and Cambodia.
Source: rli.uk.com

UK: Amazon launches 30-minute delivery service in Manchester
Amazon reported: “The expansion to Manchester marks the first city outside of London to get the service following the launch of Amazon Now in the capital earlier this year. Customers in eligible Manchester postcodes can shop from a wide selection of items, including everyday essentials like milk, eggs, fresh fruit & veg, toothpaste, pet treats, nappies, medicines, and more, alongside local favourites from Kellogg’s, PG Tips, and Warburtons”.
Source: aboutamazon.co.uk

Umai Holding to acquire supermarket chain in Kazakhstan
Central Asian grocery retail group Umai Holding has agreed to acquire Vkusnaya Korzinka, an established grocery retailer operating 49 supermarkets in Taraz and across southern Kazakhstan.
Source: esmmagazine.com

Sligro gains customers despite weak hospitality market
Sligro Food Group gained market share in the Netherlands and Belgium in the first half of 2026. Nevertheless, profitability fell sharply. Revenue for the foodservice wholesaler is also stagnating due to “cautious consumers”. The hospitality industry is struggling, and Sligro is feeling the impact. Revenue came in at 1.274bln euros, compared to 1.275bln euros in the first half of 2025. In the Netherlands, revenue fell by 0.1%. Belgium posted a slight increase of 0.2%.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Britain’s diet has already exceeded healthy & sustainable threshold for the year, new analysis reveals
Lidl GB reported: “Britain will reach its 2026 Planetary Health Diet Overshoot Day on Saturday 25th July – the point in the year when the country has already exceeded its annual recommended balance of foods for a healthy and sustainable diet. New research from Lidl GB reveals Britain is significantly off track, eating more foods high in added fats and sugars, whilst eating 40% less fruit & veg, alongside 82% less plant based protein than recommended”.
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk

Germany: METRO increases sales and earnings in Q3 2025/26
METRO AG reported: “METRO increased both sales and earnings in the third quarter of 2025/26. Consistent implementation of the sCore strategy: METRO sales growth in local currency of 2.3% in Q3 2025/26, reported sales rises by 2.8% to €8,6bln. Delivery business continues to grow strongly at 8.3%. Adjusted EBITDA increases to €362mln (Q3 2024/25: €336mln). Outlook for the 2025/26 financial year confirmed”.
Source: newsroom.metroag.de

Waitrose hits 200-store milestone in nationwide SOLUM powered digital shelf technology programme
Waitrose reports that it has rolled out SOLUM electronic shelf labels to more than 200 stores nationwide. Since announcing the partnership in December 2025, the grocery retailer has continued deploying SOLUM’s Newton Pro ESLs across its estate to modernise how pricing and product information are managed in-store.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com

Mercadona to open new supermarket in Portugal this summer in Setúbal district
The Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona is set to reinforce its presence in Portugal with the opening of a new store in Alhos Vedros, in the municipality of Moita, on 20 August, continuing its nationwide expansion programme for 2026.
Source: theportugalnews.com

Strong activity in H1 2026: earnings growth, driven by the 3 core countries
Carrefour reported: “Rapid implementation of the Carrefour 2030 initiatives. Full-year 2026 targets confirmed. Sales up +2.1% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis in H1 and +1.9% in Q2. Recurring Operating Income (ROI) growing to €757mln vs. €727mln in H1 2025 (+4%), driven by the ROI of the 3 core countries (+9%) France: ROI up +14% to €300mln; Spain: ROI up +7% to €177mln; Brazil: ROI up +6% to €359mln”.
Source: carrefour.com

Imports are the answer in a tight organic produce landscape
Greater shopper demand for organic fruits and vegetables and recent declines in domestic acreage devoted to organic commodities is fueling demand for selections from abroad, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Economic Research Service (ERS). Imports remain strong for commodities that are not suitable for production in much of the U.S., such as bananas and other tropical fruits; selections that are grown domestically but whose demand surpasses supply, including soybeans; and to keep supply constant during the off-season for such items as blueberries, the ERS notes. Retailers are receiving such selections as vegetables, greenhouse items, berries and avocados from Mexico and Canada; berries and grapes from Peru and Chile; and bananas, mangos, pineapples and other tropical fruit from Central America and South America, said John Foster, chief operating officer of Wolf & Associates Inc. – The Organic Specialists, a New Castle, Virginia-based organic industry consulting firm.
Source: supermarketnews.com

US: Seven & i Holdings appoints Mauricio Leyva as CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc.
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Mauricio Leyva as Chief Executive Officer of 7-Eleven, Inc. (“SEI”), its North American convenience store business, effective August 1, 2026.
Source: prnewswire.com

US: Albertsons® Companies, Inc. reports first quarter fiscal 2026 results
Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended June 20, 2026. First quarter of fiscal 2026 highlights: Identical sales decreased 0.8%. Digital sales increased 13%. Net income of $85mln, or $0.17 per share. Adjusted net income of $210mln, or $0.42 per share. Adjusted EBITDA of $1,013mln.
In other news: Albertsons® Companies advances the ACI Edge with new regional operating model and Merch United.
In other news: Albertsons® Companies announces retirement of President and Chief Financial Officer Sharon McCollam.
Source: businesswire.com