Top 7 grocery retail stories from around the world
ShelfLife’s pick of the week’s top global industry stories from around the world, focusing on grocery retail
Print11 May 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) M&S buys fashion hub for online push
Marks & Spencer has acquired a new automated fashion distribution hub as it ramps up plans to double online sales.
The site will expand fulfilment capacity, speed up deliveries and support the retailer’s wider digital growth strategy.
2) Asda cuts back Rewards perks
Asda is scaling back parts of its Rewards scheme, with fewer products qualifying for discounts and cashback offers, the Daily Mail reports.
The changes come as the supermarket shifts focus toward lower shelf prices and wider “Rollback” promotions instead of app-based rewards.
3) Lidl launches Scan & Go in Luxembourg
Lidl has introduced a new Scan & Go system in Luxembourg, allowing shoppers to scan items with their phones and pay digitally for a faster checkout experience, Chronicle.lu reported.
The move is part of Lidl’s wider push into retail technology and aims to reduce queues while improving convenience in-store.
4) Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery
Amazon Business is rolling out same-day grocery delivery to companies in more than 2,300 US cities, adding fresh food to workplace supply orders.
Businesses can now buy produce, dairy and frozen goods alongside office essentials in a single checkout and delivery service.
5) Prosus sells Delivery Hero stake
Prosus is selling a portion of its Delivery Hero stake to Aspex Management for about $395 million as part of ongoing portfolio reshaping, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The deal reflects continued investor repositioning in the food delivery sector amid regulatory and strategic pressure on ownership stakes.
6) IDDBA appoints Abby Despins VP role
IDDBA has appointed Abby Despins as vice president of Education and Industry Relations, strengthening its leadership team.
She will oversee education programmes and industry engagement across the dairy, deli and bakery sectors.
7) Ahold Delhaize names new CEO nominee
Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier as its next CEO, with current chief Frans Muller set to retire in 2027.
The leadership transition signals long-term continuity as the group prepares for a planned succession period.
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