Supermarkets
Food Suppliers Under Pressure to Prioritise Private Label Over Own Brands
Across the food industry, a growing number of suppliers are being urged—if not forced—to shift their focus from developing their own branded products to manufacturing private label goods for major retailers. As supermarket chains...
Tesco Customers Left Frustrated After App Glitch Disrupts Evening Orders
Tesco faced a wave of customer frustration on Wednesday evening after its app and online services experienced technical difficulties, leaving many unable to complete their grocery orders. The issue began shortly after 7pm, with...
We’ve All Forgotten – But Kroger and Albertsons Haven’t
While the media spotlight has shifted elsewhere, the retail world has not forgotten the attempted merger between Kroger and Albertsons—and now, it’s back in the headlines. The two U.S. grocery giants are set to...
AI Retail Marketing: The Self-Learning Algorithm Revolutionising Consumer Engagement
Artificial intelligence is changing how retail marketing works. Retailers are no longer relying on old strategies or guesswork. Today, they use self-learning algorithms that adapt to how consumers behave—day by day, even hour by...
Refrigeration Revolution: The Smart, Sustainable Cold Chain
In the ever-competitive world of food retail, refrigeration remains the backbone of supermarket operations. As sustainability targets tighten and energy costs surge, supermarket chains are rethinking the way they cool. From cutting-edge refrigerants to...
Supermarkets’ Slow Payments Push Suppliers to the Brink
A growing number of British farmers and small food producers are facing serious financial pressure due to long payment delays from major UK supermarkets. While shelves remain fully stocked and advertising campaigns champion British...
Asda Takes on Primark with George Fashion Revival
In a bold strategic move aimed at shaking up Britain’s high-street fashion scene, Asda has launched its first standalone George store, marking the start of an ambitious plan to challenge fast-fashion heavyweight Primark. The...
Can Asda Bounce Back? A Deep Dive into Strategy, Stores, and Shopper Shifts
Geolocation and Store Distribution Asda’s physical presence remains one of its strongest assets. It operates more than 1,000 stores across the UK, including: Superstores – large-format hypermarkets, often outside city centres Supermarkets – medium-sized,...
Marks & Spencer Launches First Dessert Sandwich – Could It Spark a New Trend?
Marks & Spencer has introduced a brand new addition to its lunchtime range – a dessert sandwich. Inspired by popular Japanese fruit sandwiches, this unique sweet treat combines soft white bread, whipped cream cheese,...
Amazon Bets Big on Britain with £40 Billion Investment Plan
Amazon has unveiled a landmark commitment to the UK economy, announcing plans to invest £40 billion over the next three years. The tech and retail giant will significantly expand its operations across the country,...