New thesis examines competitive pressure in the grocery sector
On Friday 6 November Emil Mathias Strøm Halseth will hold a trial lecture on a prescribed topic and defend his thesis for the PhD degree at NHH.
FOOD is a joint five-year research collaboration between NHH and NorgesGruppen to generate research and new knowledge on the grocery markets, particularly on empirical issues related to market structure, competition and productivity.
News from Food
AI is making a major impact in groceries
Kroger (KR.N) plans to cut approximately 3,000 administrative positions over the next three years, CEO Greg Foran informed employees in a memo seen by Reuters on Monday, October 13. This move is clearly linked to the industry-wide adoption of AI.
Lidl’s Bold Move to NK Signals a New Era for Swedish Retail
In a development that has surprised many in the retail industry, Lidl Sverige has confirmed that it will open a full-scale grocery store inside Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in central Stockholm during the summer of 2027.
Reduced VAT in Sweden lowers prices
Cross-border trade with Sweden is growing to new heights, worrying the food industry, grocery chains, and politicians alike. Yet the Norwegian government is hesitant to take measures to reduce the leaks.