Supermarkets
Asda and Costa Coffee Open New Café in Tilbury Superstore
In a move aimed at enhancing the in-store experience for its customers, Asda has teamed up with Costa Coffee to open a brand-new café inside its Tilbury Superstore. The partnership brings together one of...
NRF Retail 2025: Book Your Interview with James Taylor or Riad Beladi to Showcase Innovative Products
As the NRF Retail 2025 approaches, the spotlight is firmly on innovation. This year’s event promises to bring together industry leaders, pioneering brands, and groundbreaking products that are shaping the future of retail. International...
Tesco Issues Urgent Recall and Files Lawsuit Amid Buyback Programme
Tesco found itself at the centre of multiple headlines on 3 September 2025. The retailer was forced to urgently recall its Stir Fry Tikka Chicken ready meal after undeclared allergens were found in the...
Sainsbury’s Launches Facial Recognition Trial as New Leader Takes Office
Sainsbury’s ushered in both technological and organisational changes on 3 September 2025. The grocer officially welcomed Tracey Clements to its Operating Board as Chief Retail, Logistics & Supply Chain Officer, consolidating several key functions...
Asda Eyes Costa Coffee and Expands Convenience Ambitions
Asda’s owners have sparked interest in the UK retail and hospitality sector by reportedly considering a bid for Costa Coffee. The coffee chain, currently on the market, could provide Asda with a strong foothold...
Walmart Profits from Side Revenues as Goldman Sachs Backs Stock
Walmart’s strategy of diversifying beyond traditional retail continues to pay dividends. On 3 September 2025, the retailer reported second-quarter revenue of US$177.4 billion, a 4.8% year-on-year rise, alongside a net profit of US$7.2 billion,...
Carrefour: Korean Snacks as a Cultural Bridge
Carrefour has launched September with a bold assortment choice: rolling out a popular Korean snack brand across more than a thousand French stores. It is a statement of intent that goes beyond biscuits and...
Aldi: Wages as a Weapon in the Battle for Talent
Aldi has again raised the bar on supermarket pay, with hourly rates increasing from today to over thirteen pounds in most regions. It remains the only major retailer to offer fully paid breaks, a...
Tesco: Stability Over Spectacle as Investors Regain Confidence
Tesco begins September on solid ground. Market observers are increasingly convinced that the worst of the competitive threat from Asda has passed, giving Britain’s largest grocer breathing space to focus on its strengths. The...
Bluewater Superpowers Tap Water as Microplastics Invade Everyday Beverages
Stockholm, Sweden – A groundbreaking new UK study has revealed that microplastics are present in virtually every type of beverage we consume daily –from coffee and tea to juice, fizzy drinks, and bottled water...