News Summary:
On February 20, 2026, the GfK E-Bike Monitor 2025 provided insights into the rapidly changing (E-)Bike Market. Earlier on the same day, a new map was introduced, illustrating how location in France impacts online supermarket prices, revealing areas where costs are higher or lower than the average. Also on February 20, Karl Chessell, Director – Hospitality Operators and Food EMEA at NIQ, reported flat sales for the hospitality sector in January, following the Christmas period. Previously, on February 19, NielsenIQ findings, shared by FMI, indicated that wealthier shoppers are driving grocery spending, with higher-income individuals purchasing fresh foods, while those with less money direct their spending toward shelf-stable products, reflecting an increasing bifurcation of the economy. This followed the release of the latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor, a quarterly survey from the Night Time Industries Association and NIQ powered by CGA intelligence, which outlined key takeaways on the state of the hospitality and night-time economy for 2026.
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