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North American retail trends 2023

We highlight five trends that we expect to shape the North American grocery retail market over the next 12 months and beyond.

The Americas channel forecasts
2022 – 2027

This report shares the Americas view of our channel forecasts to 2027, combining data from four major markets across the region. 

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How Kroger developed an urban supermarket concept

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How Whole Foods Market is bringing back retail theatre

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Fuel giant BP recently acquired TravelCenters of America (TA) in a US$1.3 billion deal in the US, as part of its strategy to expand downstream to enjoy greater synergies and advantage its aims in areas like EV charging.

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We review Sobeys’ third quarter performance, including the impact of a cybersecurity event on its financial and operational performance. Q3 key numbers Total sales increased 1.5% to $7,377.3m Same-store sales, ex-fuel, increased 0.1% Grocery ecommerce sales fell by 14.7% year-on-year, but increased 9.4% versus Q2 Net earnings fell by 37.9% to $125.7m Cybersecurity event imp...
We look at how Kroger is planning to rollout a fleet of driverless trucks in partnership with autonomous middle mile logistics supplier Gatik. Transport of customer orders Kroger and Gatik have announced a multi-year partnership to transport customers orders within Kroger’s distribution network in Dallas, Texas. Gatik’s autonomous box trucks will be used to transport products from a Kroger ...
Circle K’s parent company, Couche-Tard, has entered into a firm offer to acquire assets from TotalEnergies in Germany and the Netherlands, and a 60% controlling interest in its Belgium and Luxembourg entities. The €3.1 bn deal is subject to regulatory approvals and will be submitted to relevant employee representative bodies. Adding over 2,000 sites This deal covers operations across 2,193 ...

Major markets we cover in North America

Presentations

24/03/2023
Five retail trends shaping the year ahead.
24/03/2023
Delivering value in an era of unparalleled choice and economic turbulence.
13/03/2023
Digital signage is a key part of the Amazon Fresh format. This month the retailer has introduced new category digital signage. We take a look at this, how it aligns with the broader strategy and highlight what else is new in-store.
09/03/2023
We look at five trends that will shape the online channel globally in 2023 and highlight the key considerations for retailers and suppliers.
01/03/2023
How Metro is flexing its categories and model to adapt to local shopper needs and trends.

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