Supermarkets
The Winning Format in the Evolving Discount Retail Sector
Verona, 12 June 2025 ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group and a leading global player in the organised retail sector, enters a new strategic phase in Italy—seven years after launching its first store...
45,000 Kroger and Albertsons Workers Authorise Strike Over Pay and Conditions
Southern California’s grocery industry is standing on a knife’s edge, as nearly 45,000 workers across Ralphs, Vons, Pavilions, and Albertsons have voted to authorise what could become one of the most significant supermarket strikes...
Legal Ambiguity Fuels Row Over Heated Tobacco Ads in UK Supermarkets
Two of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, have come under scrutiny from the government for allegedly promoting heated tobacco products in a manner that may breach advertising laws. The Department of...
Amazon Unveils Next-Generation AI Tools to Boost Delivery, Forecasting, and Robotics
Amazon has unveiled three new artificial intelligence technologies aimed at enhancing its operations and improving services for customers, employees, and delivery partners. These innovations include a generative AI system called Wellspring, a time-sensitive AI...
Whole Foods Faces Food Shortage Fears After Cyberattack on Main Supplier UNFI
Whole Foods Market, one of the largest grocery chains in the United States, is facing food shortage concerns following a significant cyberattack on its primary distributor, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI). The tech outage,...
Tesco Strengthens Market Lead as 2025/26 Begins with Strong Performance
Tesco has started the 2025/26 financial year with firm momentum, reporting a 4.6% rise in like-for-like sales. This performance reflects growing customer confidence, a sharper focus on value and quality, and continued investment in...
Amazon’s Bold Grocery Overhaul Sets New Standard for 2025
Amazon is making big moves in the grocery business in 2025. The company recently announced a major reorganisation to combine its grocery operations, including Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh, under one leadership to create...
Costco Leads the Charge in Adapting to Rising Food Prices
Costco Leads the Charge in Adapting to Rising Food Prices As food prices continue their steady climb, Costco is emerging as a frontrunner in responding effectively to the changing needs of consumers and shoppers...
Walmart CEO: Americans Are Running Out of Money Before Month’s End
Walmart’s top boss, Doug McMillon, has issued a stark warning: many Americans are struggling to make ends meet as food prices keep rising. Speaking recently at the Economic Club of Chicago, McMillon said that...
Kroger on the Brink: Labour Unrest Threatens Operations Nationwide
America’s largest supermarket chain, Kroger, is facing one of the most critical labour crises in its modern history. As both warehouse drivers and store workers edge closer to a full-scale strike, the retailer risks...