Supermarkets
Ashwin Prasad Takes the Helm at Tesco: Steering the Grocery Giant Through a Fierce Price War Era
Tesco has announced Ashwin Prasad as its new CEO for the UK and Ireland, marking a pivotal moment in the supermarket giant’s leadership. Prasad, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer, is set to take...
Allan Leighton: Like a Gladiator Going Into the Arena
Allan Leighton returns to ASDA like a gladiator stepping into the arena — fully aware of the brutal contest ahead. The UK supermarket sector is locked in a fierce price war. Aldi and Lidl...
Celebrating Our People – A Message from Rami Baitiéh, CEO of Morrisons
Taking a moment to appreciate our colleagues and reflect on the hard work and dedication they give every day is so important. Every month, Jodie Keating and I have the privilege of hand-signing congratulatory...
M&S Food Backs British Farming as Berry Season Begins – A Message from Alex Freudmann
Alex Freudmann, Managing Director of M&S Food, recently highlighted a message that deserves more frequent attention — that the UK, thanks to its long hours of daylight, reliable rainfall, fertile soil, skilled farmers, and...
Supermarkets Under Fire for Sourcing Cheaper Imported Meat
Supermarkets across the United Kingdom are increasingly turning to cheaper imported meat to keep prices down for consumers, but the move is sparking concern among British farmers and raising questions about long-term sourcing commitments....
SPAR China: Growth in a Competitive Retail Landscape
SPAR China represents one of the most dynamic regional expansions within the global SPAR retail network. Since entering the Chinese market in 2004, SPAR has steadily carved out a presence across key provinces, adapting...
USA Shoppers at Risk as Hackers Target Supermarkets and Distributors
Supermarkets and distributors across the United States are facing an alarming surge in cyberattacks that threaten to disrupt the entire grocery supply chain. From food delivery logistics to in-store systems and customer data protection,...
Cyberattack Hits UNFI, Disrupting Major Grocery Supply Chains Across North America
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), one of the largest grocery distributors in North America, is currently facing serious operational challenges after falling victim to a cyberattack. The incident, which was discovered late last week,...
Walmart Moves On from Capital One, Launches New Credit Cards with In-House Fintech
In a bold move that reshapes its financial services strategy, Walmart is replacing its former credit card partnership with Capital One by introducing a new programme powered by its own fintech firm, One. The...
UK Supermarket Market Share Is Being Redistributed, Not Expanded – The Next Five Years Will Be Crucial
By Riad Beladi The UK supermarket landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, but it is not one of expansion. Rather, it is a redistribution of existing market share—a competitive reshuffling driven by shifting consumer...