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UK retailers flag inflation risk from Middle East disruption

UK retailers warn Middle East conflict disruption is adding inflation pressure across supply chains, raising risks for food prices and wider consumer costs.

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Retailers in Australia demand relief amid Middle East supply shock

Australian retailers are calling for targeted government support as the Middle East crisis deepens global supply chain disruption and drives up operating costs.

Ahold Delhaize expands Uber Eats grocery delivery to nearly 2,000 US stores

Under the expanded arrangement, stores run by brands such as Food Lion, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop are now available through Uber Eats.

Pepco expands DHL partnership to five European sites

The wider agreement now includes Pepco distribution facilities in Poland, Hungary and Romania, along with an existing site in Spain.

Ahold Delhaize maintains 2026 outlook despite weaker Q1 sales

Net sales fell 4.3% at actual exchange rates in the quarter, although they increased 2% at constant exchange rates.

Amazon Business adds same-day grocery delivery in 2,300 US cities

Fulfilment runs through Amazon's temperature-controlled logistics infrastructure, with delivery timed to customer-specified windows to accommodate business operating hours.

Ireland’s DPC investigates Shein over EU data transfers to China

Launched under Section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018, the enquiry concerns Infinite Styles Services (Shein Ireland), the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa headquarters in Dublin.