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Amazon Fresh UK Closure: A Reminder That Scale Matters in Food Retail
The news that Amazon is preparing to close all of its Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, just four years after launching its first outlet in London, underlines a fundamental truth in food retail:...
Walmart: Global Reach, Local Challenges
Walmart: Global Reach, Local Challenges Walmart remains the world’s largest retailer, but it continues to face challenges in aligning its global operations with shifting market dynamics. While no new reports surfaced today, analysts highlight...
UK Bakers Expand Equipment Recovery Operations in the Scottish Region with Appointment of Investigations Officer
London, Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution has recruited Richard Morrice to...
Sainsbury’s: Organisational Streamlining to Match Market Momentum
Sainsbury’s enters the new season with a sense of momentum. Its share price reached a twelve-month high in August, and leadership is keen to show that the optimism is matched by operational clarity. From...
Aldi Accelerates U.S. Expansion with 225 New Stores Planned for 2025
Aldi has announced one of its most ambitious expansion strategies in recent years, confirming that more than 225 new stores will open across the United States before the end of 2025. This move highlights...
Cevital After Issad Rebrab: Has Algeria’s Industrial Giant Lost Its Edge?
By Riad Beladi Once the undisputed powerhouse of Algeria’s private sector, Cevital is now facing mounting challenges in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Since the retirement of its iconic founder, Issad Rebrab, questions have...
Kroger Rolls Out Smart Carts to Enhance InStore Shopping Experience Across the US
Kroger has begun the nationwide rollout of smart carts in hundreds of its US locations aiming to transform the traditional grocery shopping experience by integrating real time technology and personalised features into the in...
Be Aware of Fake Websites – The Digital Crime of 2025
In 2025, one of the fastest-growing cybercrimes targeting companies—particularly in the retail, food, and trade industries—is the creation of fake websites designed to impersonate legitimate businesses. These fraudulent platforms are not amateur scams; they...
Penny Germany Introduces Eco Price Tags Reflecting Real Environmental Cost
Penny has launched a groundbreaking pilot programme where select products are priced with both the market cost and a calculated “true cost” reflecting environmental impact. Items like cheese and fruit now display their carbon,...
UK Retail Spending Rises in June Thanks to Heatwave Surge
In a welcome rebound, UK retail sales surged by 3.1% year‑on‑year in June 2025, recovering from a 2.7% drop in May, according to The Guardian. The unseasonal heatwave galvanised shoppers into snapping up electric...