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Kroger and Albertsons: A New Chapter of Strategic Collaboration Without Merger
In the ever-evolving world of American retail, two of the industry’s biggest players—Kroger and Albertsons—may be shifting the narrative from a halted merger to a possible future built on strategic collaboration. Sources close to...
Survey Results: Price is King – 80% of Shoppers Will Walk the Extra Mile for Cheaper Goods
In a recent survey conducted by International Supermarket News (ISN) involving 1,000 shoppers, the overwhelming majority revealed that price is the primary factor influencing their choice of supermarket. A staggering 80% of respondents said...
Carrefour: The Most Strategic Supermarket in the World – Why British Supermarkets Can’t Adapt Its Model
When it comes to supermarket strategies, Carrefour stands out as one of the most strategically sound and successful players in the global retail industry. Over the years, Carrefour has made calculated decisions that have...
Who Will Pay for the Supermarket Price War? Understanding the Dilemma for Supermarkets, Suppliers, and Consumers
The ongoing supermarket price war, with retailers slashing prices on essential items like fresh produce, has raised a significant question: who will bear the cost? Supermarkets, suppliers, and consumers are all involved in this...
Why Are Growers Concerned About Supermarkets’ Heavy Easter Discounts on Vegetables?
Supermarkets have come under fire for using vegetables as the latest battleground in their ongoing price wars, particularly during the Easter period, where prices for essentials like potatoes and carrots have been slashed to...
Enough is Enough: France Has Pushed Algeria to the Brink – The 45 Million Algerians Have Had Enough
France has gone too far. The incessant attacks, the disrespect, the insults—they’ve crossed a line that cannot be ignored. This is not just about the Algerian government; this is about the 45 million Algerians,...
Easter delivers a weekly boost to footfall, as shoppers shell out an estimated £2.3billion on Easter spending – Sensormatic Solutions
Good Friday delivered a +40.8% week-on-week increase to store visits across all retail destinations Easter Monday saw total retail footfall rise by +17.4% versus the week before Shoppers were expected to have spent £2.3billion...
British Supermarkets Shift Focus to Own Labels
In recent years, the shelves of Britain’s leading supermarkets—Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda—have seen a quiet but significant transformation. Once dominated by big-name brands, they are now increasingly filled with own-label products. These private label...
Why Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda Can’t Imitate Aldi and Lidl
In recent years, Aldi and Lidl have captured the hearts—and wallets—of millions of British shoppers. Their lean model, efficient operations, and unbeatable value have shaken the foundations of the UK’s traditional supermarket giants. Yet...
Albertsons’ New CEO Susan Morris: What Will Change and What Comes Next?
As Albertsons steps into a new chapter, the spotlight is now firmly on Susan Morris, the seasoned executive set to take the reins as CEO on 1st May 2025. After nearly 40 years at...