Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) reports results for the quarter ended December 2025. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be release ...

Supermarket chain SPAR International has extended its preferred supplier agreement with South Korean retail technology provider SOLUM. The extension reaffirms the company’s role as a global supplier of electronic shelf labels (ESL) and digital signage to SPAR-licensed organisations worldwide. According to the company, the preferred supplier programme is designed to support Spar licensees in assessing and adopting retail technology solutions more effectively. Spar International operations head Tom Rose ...

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. de C.V. reports its 2025 fourth-quarter results. All figures are shown in nominal terms and reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 4Q'25 Highlights:  Same Store Sales (SSS) growth of 3.0% in Mexico.  Chedraui's Mexico SSS exceeded ANTAD's self-service SSS for the twenty-second consecutive quarter, this time by 164 basis points (bps).  Consolidated EBITDA margin 7.7% (excluding additional expenses 8.6%). ...

Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv Australia's Woolworths posts 16% rise in first-half profit Feb 25 (Reuters) - Woolworths (WOW.AX), opens new tab on Wednesday reported a 16.4% rise in half-year underlying profit, helped by growth in its core Australian Food unit and lower prices aimed at attracting customers. Australia's top supermarket chain said underlying net profit after tax rose to A$859 million ($606.28 million) for the ...

For decades, Costco offered members a simple proposition. Pay an annual membership fee and get access to the chain's warehouses, where it sells a narrow selection of high-volume items at very good prices. Until 1998, Costco did not even sell items directly through its website. You had to visit its stores if you wanted to buy anything. Even when it did add some online sales, they were limited for many years, and not a focus of the brand. Now, Costco has quietly come into the modern age with CEO Ron Vachr ...

Core Insights - Young adults and the UK's lowest-income households remain financially worse off compared to pre-cost-of-living crisis levels, despite a slight increase in average disposable income in January 2026 [1] Group 1: Household Income and Spending - Average household spending power increased by £4.24 year-on-year in January, reaching £261 per week after essentials [2] - Total average household income was £1,067 weekly, with £649 allocated to essential outgoings and £157 to taxes [2] Group 2: Discretionary Income Trends - Individuals under 30 and those aged 30-49 experienced declines in discretionary income, remaining below pre-crisis levels, with younger adults having £175 per week available compared to £195 in March 2021 [3] - The lowest-earning fifth of households faced a £71 shortfall between income and essential costs in January, with an estimated decline of £1.91 per week compared to the previous year [4] Group 3: Income Disparity and Inflation - The purchasing-power gap between the richest and poorest households widened by £18.89 year-on-year [5] - Inflation rates for food and non-alcoholic beverages moderated to 3.6%, while housing and utilities costs rose by 4.5% year-on-year [5] Group 4: Future Outlook - Inflation is expected to approach the Bank of England's 2% target by the second half of 2026, which may support discretionary income growth, although weaker earnings growth could offset some gains [6] - The Asda Income Tracker indicates that nominal discretionary incomes have seen modest year-on-year growth, primarily due to slowing inflation [7]

Key TakeawaysFedEx (FDX) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs paid, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that struck down the administration's emergency trade duties.The U.S. government faces potential liabilities of $133 billion to $175 billion in contested duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).Legal experts warn of a "tough legal landscape" for the Trump administration as it attempts to block these refunds, despite t ...

COLUMBUS, Wis., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mounting evidence suggests the U.S. economy is entering a more fragile and bifurcated phase, as major corporations, institutional investors, and market insiders signal rising concern over consumer strength, labor market stability, and equity valuations. Walmart, a company that has benefited from high-income consumers trading down during the recent difficult economy, has now raised concerns about what it calls a “hiring recession.” The unusual corporate use o ...

Core Insights - A new Consumer Trends Tracker indicates a shift in U.S. household shopping habits due to tightening budgets, with mass-market retailers and dollar stores gaining popularity over traditional supermarkets [1] Group 1: Market Trends - Walmart's customer penetration reached 72% of U.S. households in December, marking the first time it has exceeded 70% since the tracker began [2] - Mass retailers have matched traditional grocers in overall penetration, highlighting a trend towards price-focused shopping [3] - Dollar stores have increased their penetration to 42%, surpassing warehouse clubs for the first time since August 2023, with Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar each gaining 4-6 percentage points year-over-year [4] Group 2: Consumer Sentiment - 57.4% of households reported they would struggle to cover an unexpected $400 expense, and 27.5% indicated they have skipped or reduced meal sizes for financial reasons, both figures showing an increase from the previous survey [5] - Consumers perceive food-at-home inflation at 19.6%, significantly higher than the official rate of 2.4%, with those earning under $50,000 estimating it at 23.6% [6] - The use of loyalty coupons has increased, with 47% of shoppers redeeming them most or all of the time, up 2.5% from August [6] Group 3: Technology Adoption - Only 15% of U.S. consumers utilized AI tools for grocery shopping in the past year, primarily for creating shopping lists or comparing prices [7]

Core Insights - The retail sector in lower-tier cities is undergoing significant transformation, with intense competition among supermarkets, particularly during the recent Spring Festival [2][5][6] - Traditional market leader, Dennis, is facing unprecedented challenges from new entrants like Tao Xiaopang and Hema Fresh, as well as local community supermarkets [2][5][6] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The competition in the supermarket sector in Shangqiu has intensified, with multiple players vying for market share, including established brands and new entrants [5][6] - Tao Xiaopang, a newcomer, has quickly gained popularity by leveraging its brand association with "Fat Donglai," and has opened two stores in Shangqiu [5][6] - Hema Fresh, which has performed well in first- and second-tier cities, opened a store in Shangqiu and attracted significant customer traffic during the Spring Festival [5][6] Group 2: Pricing Strategies - Community supermarkets are employing aggressive pricing strategies to attract customers, with some stores offering bundled deals at competitive prices [3][4] - The local community stores have maintained stable business due to established relationships with residents, while franchise stores face intense competition [3][4] - Major retailers like RT-Mart are also launching promotional campaigns with discounts and bundled offers to draw in customers during the festive season [4] Group 3: Challenges for Traditional Retailers - Dennis, the long-standing market leader, is experiencing a decline in sales, with reports of significant revenue drops during the Spring Festival compared to the previous year [6] - The store's outdated appearance and declining customer traffic highlight the challenges faced by traditional retailers in adapting to the evolving market landscape [6] - Overall, the supermarket industry is in a critical phase of transformation, with many companies struggling to implement effective changes [6][7] Group 4: Future Trends - Experts suggest that the supermarket industry is under systemic pressure for adjustment, with future changes likely focusing on product differentiation and channel upgrades [7][8] - The shift from homogeneous competition to a focus on private labels and multi-channel retail capabilities is seen as essential for survival in the current market [8]