Retail

Lidl, Aldi Expand In Spain With Nearly 400 New Stores Over Five Years

German discount supermarket chains Lidl and Aldi have substantially expanded in Spain over the past five years, collectively opening 370 stores.

Colruyt Partly Halts Orders From JDE Peet's Over Price Dispute

Colruyt has halted some of its orders from JDE Peet's after the Dutch coffee company asked for further price hikes for its products due to the global rise...

Coca-Cola Names Paula Costa As President Of Global Emerging Category

The Coca‑Cola Company has appointed Paula Costa as the president of the emerging category, responsible for the company’s global alcohol ready-to-drin...

New SPAR Express Store Opens In Riyadh

The AlSadhan Group, the licensed SPAR organisation operating the brand in Saudi Arabia, has opened a new SPAR Express store at the General Authority of Civ...

Sweet Harmony: ISM and ProSweets Cologne To Take Place In February 2025

ESM chats to Sabine Schommer, director of ISM, about the world’s leading trade fair for the sweets and snacks industry.

Starbucks Workers Union Authorises Potential US Strike

The workers union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said they have authorised a potential strike, ahead of this year's final round of bargai...