Author: Diario Retail Newsroom
The Hispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce (HRCOC) proudly recognizes Supermarket Employee Day, celebrated each year on February 22, honoring the people who keep our stores running and our communities served. From cashiers, stockers, butchers, bakers, and department leads to supervisors, managers, and support teams—supermarket employees are the backbone of food retail, showing up every day with discipline, resilience, and service. HRCOC also extends special recognition to independent operators, whose leadership, entrepreneurship, and commitment create opportunity, jobs, and access to essential goods—often where it matters most. Today, we simply say: thank you. Your work matters. Your consistency matters. And your…
The Hispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce has introduced a structured initiative designed to facilitate the entry of Latin American manufacturers into the U.S. supermarket industry. The U.S. Retail Market Access Program aims to bridge the gap between companies ready to export and those prepared to operate successfully within the retail channel. Entering the U.S. supermarket ecosystem requires more than logistics and export readiness. Manufacturers must align with regulatory standards, pricing structures, distribution systems, and category management expectations, while also developing strong brand positioning and commercial strategies. According to the Retail Chamber’s research framework, many companies in Latin America have competitive…
The Grand Retail Show (GRS) has officially launched its PRE-SALES program for the 2026 edition, activating an exclusive early-access opportunity for brands, suppliers, and solution providers seeking to participate in one of the most relevant platforms for Hispanic and independent retail in the United States. Scheduled to take place in October 2026 in Miami, the Grand Retail Show continues to consolidate its position as a strategic meeting point for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers, and industry leaders operating across the U.S. and international Hispanic retail ecosystem. A PRE-SALES MODEL BUILT AROUND MEMBERSHIP AND LONG-TERM VALUE Unlike traditional trade shows that…
Madrid / Buenos Aires – Grupo DIA has reported a solid acceleration in sales growth during the fourth quarter of 2025, confirming the effectiveness of its strategic turnaround and reinforcing its position as a leading proximity retailer in its core markets. According to the company’s latest trading update, Grupo DIA closed the quarter with particularly strong performance in Spain, while Argentina continued to show encouraging signs of stabilization and recovery. Spain Leads Growth and Expansion In Spain, DIA reported gross sales under banner (GSUB) of €1.47 billion, representing a 10.1% increase year-over-year and like-for-like growth of 7.7%. The company also…
Amazon Pulls Back From Bricks-and-Mortar Grocery: A Strategic Pivot With Broad Implications for the U.S. Retail Landscape DIARIO RETAIL USA In a major strategic shift that reverberates across the grocery and retail sectors, Amazon has announced it will shutter all of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores and Amazon Go convenience locations in the United States, signaling a decisive retreat from standalone physical grocery formats under its own brands and a renewed commitment to digital fulfillment and expansion of its Whole Foods Market footprint. The closures, affecting approximately 57 Amazon Fresh supermarkets and 15 Amazon Go outlets, are expected to…