Supermarkets
U.S. Food Industry Pushes Back Against Tariffs
The American food sector is sounding alarms over new tariffs introduced this summer, warning that the measures could drive up prices for consumers and strain already fragile supply chains. Supermarkets, wholesalers, and restaurants are...
Walmart Holds Its Lead in Grocery Spending as Kroger Overtakes Costco
A new industry report has reaffirmed Walmart’s dominance in U.S. grocery spending, showing that the retail giant still accounts for over one-fifth of all grocery dollars spent nationwide. However, the report also revealed an...
Beloved New York Supermarket Chain to Close All Stores
Shoppers in New York were left shocked this week as news broke that a well-known local supermarket chain will shut down all of its stores simultaneously. The closure marks the end of an era...
Lidl’s Middle Aisle: A Retail Phenomenon That Keeps Growing
The famous “middle aisle” at Lidl continues to capture shoppers’ imagination, with this week’s launch of discounted home and garden products drawing strong footfall. From mop heads to heavily discounted vacuum cleaners, the promotions...
Aldi’s Price Promise Challenges Rivals with Big Savings
Aldi has once again turned up the pressure on mainstream rivals, claiming its customers could save as much as AUD 3,000 a year by switching from traditional supermarket chains. The retailer revealed a 16.8%...
Morrisons Expands Cash Access Amid UK Bank Closures
Morrisons has stepped into a new role beyond groceries by rolling out the UK’s largest non-bank ATM network. With 40 machines already installed and more to follow, the supermarket is bridging a gap left...
Walmart’s Grip on U.S. Grocery Spending Remains Firm as Kroger Edges Costco
A new report from research firm Numerator highlights the continuing dominance of Walmart in the U.S. grocery sector, where the retail powerhouse commands more than 20% of total food spending. In practical terms, one...
Jewel Lawsuit Could Unlock Mystery Behind Sudden Exit of Kroger’s Chief Executive
When Rodney McMullen abruptly stepped down as Chief Executive of Kroger in March, after nearly fifty years with the grocer, industry watchers were left stunned. The company explained only that his “personal conduct” had...
Albertsons Powers Growth with Triple-Threat Strategy: Digital Loyalty, Retail Media, and Fresh-Focused Merchandising
Albertsons Companies is entering a new growth phase after its proposed merger with Kroger came to a halt. Instead of slowing down, the supermarket giant is accelerating its own vision for the future —...
Kroger Settles Lawsuit with C&S Wholesale Grocers: A Confidential Resolution Following Failed Albertsons Merger
In a significant legal turn in the U.S. grocery retail sector, Kroger has reached a confidential settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, closing the chapter on a high-profile lawsuit tied to the collapse of Kroger’s...
