Supermarkets
From Past to Present: The Return of Hands-On Leadership in Grocery Retail
The story of grocery retail leadership over the past two decades is really a story about how far removed executives have become—or in some cases, how deliberately they’ve returned—to the shop floor. During the...
UK SUPERMARKET INDUSTRY FACES CALL FOR STRATEGIC MERGER AS PRICE WAR AND DISCOUNTER PRESSURE INTENSIFIES
The UK grocery sector is entering a critical phase as pressure mounts on traditional supermarket operators to reassess their competitive structure in response to sustained price competition and the continued expansion of discount retailers....
Fast Grocery Delivery War Intensifies as Retailers Race to Redefine Convenience and Speed
The global grocery sector is entering a new competitive phase as major retail and technology-driven companies accelerate investment in ultra-fast delivery, dark stores, and hybrid fulfilment models aimed at reshaping how consumers shop for...
Tesco, Carrefour and Walmart Accelerate AI and Automation Investment in Grocery Operations
Major global supermarket retailers are entering a new phase of transformation as artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven logistics become central to grocery operations and customer experience strategies. Leading chains including Tesco in the UK,...
UK Supermarkets Enter New Phase as Food Inflation Eases and Competition Intensifies
The UK grocery sector is continuing to evolve rapidly as supermarkets adjust to shifting consumer behaviour, stabilising inflation, and intensified competition across both physical stores and online retail channels. Recent market data shows that...
Gymkhana Fine Foods Brings the Flavour of the Tandoor to British Barbecues with Exclusive Waitrose Launch
New pre-marinated range introduces authentic Indian fire-cooking flavours to summer grillingLaunching exclusively in Waitrose from 6th MayA bold new take on the classic British barbecue This summer, Gymkhana Fine Foods is transforming the British...
Asda Named Cheapest Major Supermarket for Family Shops
Asda has emerged as the cheapest major supermarket for larger family grocery shops in the latest UK price comparison, reinforcing the growing pressure on rivals such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons as households continue...
LIDL GB EXPANDS ‘LIDL & GO’ TRIAL TO SEVEN STORES
Self-scanning tool ‘Lidl & Go’ now available to shoppers in seven stores across the country following successful friends and family pilot. New features enable customers to scan items as they shop, tracking their spending...
At ISN, We Celebrate Communication Excellence – And This Year, Marks & Spencer Takes the Cake
At International Supermarket News, we don’t just report on the retail industry—we actively observe, test, and evaluate what truly works. Every year—just as our counterparts do in the United States—we look closely at one...
The Future of Shopping: How QR Codes Could Gradually Replace Barcodes
For more than half a century, the humble barcode has been at the heart of global retail. From supermarket checkouts to warehouse logistics, those simple black-and-white lines have quietly powered the modern consumer economy....