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- 1Albertsons withdraws annual outlook amid turnaround push▼US grocer Albertsons pulls annual outlook, accelerates turnaround efforts
US supermarket chain Albertsons has withdrawn its annual financial outlook and is accelerating turnaround efforts, according to Reuters. The move signals uncertainty about the grocer's near-term performance as it pushes ahead with plans to restructure and improve results. Investors and analysts will be watching for detail on what the turnaround involves and how the company now expects the year to unfold.
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Maybank has downgraded Singapore supermarket chain Sheng Siong to a 'hold' rating and cut its target price, according to The Edge Singapore. The move by the broker is drawing attention from Singapore investors tracking the stock, with traders weighing what the lower valuation means for the grocer's outlook.
- 3Little Spoon Expands to Regional Grocers After Target Success●After a Record-Setting Target Debut, Little Spoon Bets on Regional Grocers for Its Next Phase of Retail Growth
Baby food brand Little Spoon says its launch at Target set a company record, and it now plans to grow its retail footprint through regional grocery chains. The company is positioning the expansion as the next phase of its move from direct-to-consumer sales onto physical store shelves across the United States.
- 4Erewhon-anchored shopping center tops quarterly retail sales▼Erewhon-anchored shopping center blows past priciest retail sale of last quarter
A shopping center anchored by luxury grocer Erewhon has sold for a price exceeding the most expensive retail property transaction of the previous quarter, according to real estate news coverage. The deal highlights continued investor appetite for grocery-anchored retail assets, with Erewhon's upscale brand seen as a strong draw for high-value commercial property.
- 5Convenience stores carve out their own retail media strategy▼How c-stores are charting their own course in retail media
Convenience store operators are developing their own approach to retail media, the fast-growing business of selling advertising space powered by shopper data. Rather than simply following playbooks from larger grocers and mass retailers, c-store chains are adapting retail media networks to their format, footprint and customer relationships, according to a CSP Daily News report.
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US grocery chain Albertsons has withdrawn its full-year financial guidance and announced plans to conduct a business review. The move leaves investors without a forecast for the coming year and raises questions about the company's strategy following the collapse of its proposed merger with Kroger. Wall Street is watching closely for details on what the review could mean for the supermarket operator's future direction.
- 7Boxer Retail Posts Over ZAR2 Billion Profit for FY 2026▼Boxer Retail Ltd (JSE:BOX) (FY 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Profit Tops ZAR2 Billion as ...
Boxer Retail Ltd, the South African discount grocer listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, reported annual profit exceeding ZAR2 billion for its fiscal year 2026, with the figures shared during its earnings call. The results point to continued strong trading for the retailer. Investors are responding to the update, with analysts weighing what the profit level signals for the company's growth and the broader South African food retail sector.
- 8Two Sprouts sued over avocado oil claims on chip packaging▼Two Sprouts class action lawsuits claim chips not made with 100% avocado oil
Two class action lawsuits have been filed against Sprouts Farmers Market, alleging that chips sold under its brand are not made with 100% avocado oil as the packaging claims. The suits accuse the grocer of misleading consumers through false advertising about ingredients. Consumers and legal watchers are debating the accuracy of 'avocado oil' labeling on snack foods and whether shoppers were deceived into paying a premium.
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WTIP has published a Local Business Spotlight feature on Johnson's Foods, highlighting the grocer as part of its coverage of community businesses. The piece introduces the store to a wider regional audience. Beyond the feature itself, no further details or reactions have emerged yet.
- 10Albertsons suspends full-year forecasts amid business review●US grocer Albertsons suspends full-year forecasts amid business review
US supermarket chain Albertsons has withdrawn its full-year financial guidance as it conducts a business review. The grocer is holding off on issuing new forecasts until the review is complete, leaving investors without a clear outlook for sales and earnings. The move adds to uncertainty around the company's direction following the collapse of its proposed merger with Kroger.
- 11Nutrition experts urge education at heart of Food Nation 2040 plans▼Nutrition experts call for education to sit at heart of Food Nation 2040 plans
Nutrition experts are calling for education to be placed at the centre of the Food Nation 2040 plans, arguing that long-term food strategy must teach people about healthy eating as well as addressing production and supply. The appeal was reported by The Grocer, though the experts' specific policy proposals and the government's response remain unclear.
- 12Rohlík data breach exposes customer AI conversations▼Data breach at Rohlík. Conversations with AI have also been revealed
Czech online grocer Rohlík has reportedly suffered a data breach in which users' conversations with the company's AI assistant were among the information revealed. The incident raises questions about how the retailer stores and protects customer data, including records of automated support chats.
- 13Supermarket wars heat up across Connecticut ahead of 2027▼Supermarket wars are raging across Connecticut. Here's watch to watch for in 2027
Competition among supermarket chains in Connecticut is intensifying, with a New Haven Register and Greenwich Time report outlining what shoppers should watch for in 2027. The piece points to a battle for market share as grocers expand, relocate or reposition stores across the state, reshaping where residents shop and what they pay.