Rising food prices and pressure on producers in Sweden have led to innovative solutions like Mylla's digital marketplace connecting producers directly with consumers.
Swedish retail is expected to grow strongly in 2026, driven by lower food VAT, increased consumer spending, and the ongoing dominance of low-cost retailers despite economic challenges.
Prices for essential Christmas grocery items like chocolate and coffee rise in Sweden for 2025, while potatoes and salmon become cheaper.
Christmas 2025 food prices in Sweden rise amid notable increases in chocolate and coffee costs, while investigations reveal dubious pricing tactics by Ica stores.
Storekey is introducing next-generation secure payment and self-scanning technologies to support unmanned grocery stores in Sweden, addressing system reliability concerns.
Finnish Apetit purchases Swedish pea producer Foodhills in a 60 million kronor deal, while Eye World plans a cybersecurity acquisition.
Axfood plans to significantly expand its retail store network, with CEO Simone Margulies highlighting the growth potential.
Significant health violations at Willys grocery stores reported across Sweden.
Lidl plans significant expansion in Sweden to improve competition and affordability in the grocery market.
Coop's crisis measures and competitive critiques shape Sweden's supermarket landscape.
Ica Maxi achieves record sales growth amidst strong competition.
Swedish grocery chains commit to lowering food prices as VAT is halved from 12% to 6% by 2026.