Supermarkets

Kroger remains in a strategic holding pattern. Day-to-day operations continue, stores trade strongly in key regions and interim leadership maintains stability. Yet across the global supermarket industry, attention is fixed on one unresolved issue:...

American grocery titan The Kroger Co., the largest traditional supermarket operator in the United States, is navigating one of the most significant leadership transitions in its long history. In March 2025, longtime CEO Rodney McMullen...

The UK grocery market in 2026 is being shaped less by price wars and more by convenience. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer are investing heavily in smaller store formats, digital...

In 2026, the United States supermarket landscape is being reshaped not by new stores, but by technology. Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons and Publix are investing heavily in automation, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms, signalling...

In the Iberian Peninsula, one supermarket name consistently dominates the conversation: Mercadona. Spain’s largest grocery chain has long been celebrated for its streamlined operations, focus on private label, and disciplined pricing. In 2026, the...

The supermarket of 2026 is no longer defined by shelves alone. It is a hybrid of store, data platform, logistics hub and media channel. Across Europe and the United States, the world’s largest grocery...

In early 2026, promotions are back at the centre of European grocery retail, but not in the way they once were. After years of inflation, margin pressure and supply chain disruption, supermarkets are rediscovering...

Across Europe, the official narrative is cautiously optimistic. Inflation is easing. Energy prices have stabilised. Supply chains are less chaotic than they were two years ago. Yet inside Europe’s supermarkets, a different reality persists:...

Supermarket chain CEOs are the driving force behind growth and transformation in the grocery sector. Their decisions set the strategic direction of the company, influence operational priorities, and shape customer experience. Often, changes in...