Top 7 grocery retail stories from around the world
Print3 February 2026
From retail tech moves to brand shake-ups, supply chain shifts, and in-store innovation, this week’s round-up spotlights the key developments reshaping the grocery industry worldwide.
Whether it’s a strategic pivot by a major retailer or a breakthrough in how food gets from shelf to shopper, these are the stories you can’t afford to miss.
1) Lidl ends multi-buy offers in Netherlands
Lidl Netherlands has announced it will stop offering multi-buy and “second product free” promotions on food products to make pricing more transparent for shoppers.
CEO Peter de Roos says the move ensures customers “always see the real price” rather than being misled by bulk discounts that can hide higher unit costs.
2) Amazon fresh grocery unit to close stores
Amazon has announced it will close all 68 Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the United States as part of a pullback from physical food retail, CNN reports.
The decision reflects shifting priorities toward online and automated services, and will impact thousands of employees and local retail footprints nationwide.
3) Heinz launches first ever KegChup Keg
The Kraft Heinz Company has introduced KegChup, the first ever keg-formatted version of its iconic Heinz Tomato Ketchup designed for high-volume foodservice use.
The larger, rich-flavoured ketchup format aims to improve cost-efficiency and throughput for restaurants, pubs and casual dining venues by reducing waste and speeding up service.
4) M&S boosts British chicken farming commitment
Marks & Spencer has increased its British chicken farming commitments by one third in response to strong customer demand for its Remarksable Value range.
The £36 million expansion supports local agriculture and meets growing sales across value chicken lines while reinforcing the retailer’s quality and welfare standards.
5) Aldi to cut hundreds of German jobs
Aldi Germany has announced plans to cut hundreds of jobs as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs, Daily Finland reported.
The move reflects broader challenges in the retail sector as discount grocers adapt to rising expenses and evolving consumer behaviour.
6) Tyson Foods reports Q1 2026 results
Tyson Foods has reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, posting a 5.1% year-on-year sales increase to $14.31 billion as demand gains drove top-line growth.
Despite higher revenue, operating profits and earnings per share were lower compared with the prior year, reflecting ongoing cost pressures and market challenges for the protein giant.
7) Sainsbury’s announces 5% pay rise for 2026
Sainsbury’s has announced a 5% above-inflation pay increase for its colleagues in 2026, reflecting its commitment to reward staff amid rising living costs.
The pay rise, which applies from April, follows recent investments in colleague benefits and aims to support recruitment and retention across the supermarket’s UK workforce.
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