DOJ sides with Colorado against Kroger-Albertsons merger

CMA urges UK supermarkets to display pricing more accurately. Morrisons acquires 38 Channel Islands stores to boost convenience presence. And UK's Carpetright to lay off more than 25% of head office staff.

Forward this email  |  View in browser Retail Insight Network In Brief May 09, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ Colorado gets DOJ backing in antitrust lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons merger Colorado has argued the merger would damage competition and negatively impact residents. Got a minute to spare? Take part in our research by answering our poll: Answer our poll question LATEST NEWS CMA urges UK supermarkets to display pricing more accurately  The authority's review found that 60% of pricing errors led to customers being overcharged at checkout.   Morrisons acquires 38 Channel Islands stores to boost convenience presence The acquired stores are located across the islands of Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney.   UK's Carpetright to lay off more than 25% of head office staff  The redundancies will not affect store numbers or headcount in its shops.   M&S expands footprint in East Midlands, UK Fosse Park shopping centre in Leicestershire has unveiled plans for the expansion of its M&S anchor store.   Levi Strauss settles trademark dispute with Brunello Cucinelli  Levi Strauss initiated the lawsuit against the Italian luxury brand in January 2024.   Why did McDonald's miss its profit estimates – and can other brands learn? McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski cited "consumer pressures" and "a difficult macro environment for the industry" as the reasons.   Cart.com to support ModCloth with omnichannel fulfilment capabilities  The retailer will use Cart.com's third-party logistics solutions to support its supply chain and order fulfilment. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ Future of Physical Retail   GlobalData's latest report outlines the future of physical retail in the retail and apparel sectors, consumer attitude towards offline and online retail, and a range of innovations that will shape the future of physical retail. Physical retail is forecast to maintain a somewhat steady market share of the total retail market, making it consistently important and relevant to retailers. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Explore our marketing solutions   Merging industry-leading business intelligence & award-winning journalism, this is an unrivalled opportunity for engagement with B2B professionals across a network of 40+ leading media websites.    Request a demo Click below to view more from across the network: Packaging Gateway    |   Just Style   |   Just Drinks   |   Just Food        Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences