Supermarkets
11Ants 2025 Loyalty Sentiment Report Reveals the Power of Knowing Your Shopper
Auckland, New Zealand – 11Ants, the leader in self-service retail analytics for grocers, has released its landmark 2025 Loyalty Sentiment Report—one of the largest studies ever conducted on grocery shopper loyalty in the United...
Kroger and Barrows Redefine the In-Store Experience with the Connected Store Concept
International Supermarket News Report In a major leap forward for brick-and-mortar retail, Kroger has joined forces with Barrows, a global retail marketing and activation agency, to bring the Connected Store concept into the mainstream....
The Silent Salesman: How Point-of-Purchase Displays Shape Retail Success in Europe
Point-of-purchase displays, often referred to as POP displays, have become a fundamental element of modern retail strategy. Their presence is nearly universal in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores across Europe, acting as silent yet...
Aldi Cuts Prices on 100+ Items: A Price War or Strategic Reinforcement?
Aldi, the global discount supermarket giant, has announced significant price cuts on more than 100 everyday items in its latest effort to support customers facing ongoing inflationary pressures. While Aldi is already widely regarded...
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...