Supermarkets
Aldi: The Quiet Strategist Transforming U.S. Supermarkets
By R Beladi Aldi has become one of the most strategically impressive players in the U.S. supermarket world. While competitors make noise with big campaigns and headline-grabbing promotions, Aldi moves with quiet confidence—disrupting the...
Kroger to Close 60 Stores as Part of Strategic Restructure
Kroger, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, has announced it will close around 60 stores over the next 18 months. The decision comes as part of a planned effort to...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy: AI Will Reduce Corporate Workforce, Staff Push Back
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently informed employees that the company’s increasing use of artificial intelligence will result in a reduction of its corporate workforce. This announcement marks a clear strategic direction as Amazon continues...
Waitrose Breaks Seven-Year Drought with New Convenience Store
Waitrose & Partners has opened its first new store in seven years, marking a major step in the supermarket’s strategy to modernise and expand its retail footprint. This development is part of a broader...
Heat-and-Eat Horror: Deadly Listeria Outbreak Tied to Popular Chicken Alfredo Meals Sold at Walmart and Kroger
What should have been a quick and easy dinner has turned into a national food safety crisis. A heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo dish — a staple in many American households — is now at...
11Ants 2025 Loyalty Sentiment Report Reveals the Power of Knowing Your Shopper
Auckland, New Zealand – 11Ants, the leader in self-service retail analytics for grocers, has released its landmark 2025 Loyalty Sentiment Report—one of the largest studies ever conducted on grocery shopper loyalty in the United...
Kroger and Barrows Redefine the In-Store Experience with the Connected Store Concept
International Supermarket News Report In a major leap forward for brick-and-mortar retail, Kroger has joined forces with Barrows, a global retail marketing and activation agency, to bring the Connected Store concept into the mainstream....
The Silent Salesman: How Point-of-Purchase Displays Shape Retail Success in Europe
Point-of-purchase displays, often referred to as POP displays, have become a fundamental element of modern retail strategy. Their presence is nearly universal in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores across Europe, acting as silent yet...
Aldi Cuts Prices on 100+ Items: A Price War or Strategic Reinforcement?
Aldi, the global discount supermarket giant, has announced significant price cuts on more than 100 everyday items in its latest effort to support customers facing ongoing inflationary pressures. While Aldi is already widely regarded...
The Winning Format in the Evolving Discount Retail Sector
Verona, 12 June 2025 ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group and a leading global player in the organised retail sector, enters a new strategic phase in Italy—seven years after launching its first store...