Supermarkets
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,...
The Real Cost of a Standard Grocery Basket at Major UK Supermarkets – Fresh Produce Not Included
With food inflation hitting shoppers hard across the UK, International Supermarket News set out to compare the cost of a typical grocery basket across five leading supermarkets: Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, and Aldi. The...
Kroger CEO Ron Sargent Highlights Shift Toward Health-Conscious and Premium Shopping Trends
During Kroger’s latest earnings call on June 20, CEO Ron Sargent reported strong performance in key categories including pharmacy, e-commerce, and fresh food. Notably, fresh food sales outpaced traditional centre-store items, pointing to a...
Aldi CEO Giles Hurley Sends a Strong Message of Support to Britain’s Farmers
In a world where supply chains have become increasingly complex, and where supermarket pricing continues to face scrutiny from both consumers and regulators, a rare voice of clarity and support has emerged this week...
Electronic Shelf Labels: Tesco Leads the Charge in Retail’s Digital Overhaul
Electronic Shelf Labels: Tesco Leads the Charge in Retail’s Digital Overhaul Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly transforming the way supermarkets operate, bringing automation, real-time pricing, and greater efficiency to the shop floor. These...
French Winemakers Furious at Aldi Over Rock-Bottom Wine Prices
Aldi stores across south-west France, from the Rhône Valley to Bordeaux, have become flashpoints of protest after controversial comments by the discount retailer’s national wine, beer and spirits buyer, Roger Anthony, triggered outrage among...
Kroger Hit With $75 Million Payout After ‘Hero’ Worker Loses Fingers
One of America’s biggest supermarket chains, Kroger, has been ordered to pay a massive $75 million after a repair worker lost several fingers while trying to stop a major accident in one of its...