Supermarkets
Walmart Soars Ahead with Drone Delivery Expansion and Innovative Customer Experiences — A New Era of Retail Excellence
Walmart is once again making headlines as it doubles down on innovation, customer engagement, and employee appreciation—all within a single week. The retail giant has announced a major expansion of its drone delivery programme,...
Marks & Spencer’s Bold Move into Large Format Food Stores Signals New Era
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is making a significant push into the large standalone food store segment, announcing plans to open 12 new sites primarily on former Homebase locations. This initiative is expected to create...
Aldi UK Accelerates Growth with £650 Million Investment and Ambitious Expansion Plan
Aldi UK has unveiled plans for rapid expansion in 2025, aiming to open 10 new stores and upgrade 30 existing locations within just 14 weeks. This aggressive rollout forms part of a broader strategy...
Electronic Shelf Labels: Who Is Supplying ESL Technology to Supermarkets?
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly becoming a vital tool for supermarkets worldwide. As retailers strive to improve pricing accuracy, operational efficiency, and the customer shopping experience, ESLs offer a dynamic solution that allows...
Tesco Has Entered the Arena of Price Wars
Tesco has entered the arena of supermarket price wars, rolling out significant price cuts across its range in an effort to defend its position against increasing pressure from discount rivals. However, while lower prices...
Tesco Hits 52-Week High as Dividend Boost Signals Investor Confidence
Tesco PLC (OTCMKTS: TSCDY) reached a new 52-week high on Monday, trading as high as $16.12 per share before closing at the same level. The strong market performance comes on the back of growing...
El Mordjene: The Hazelnut Spread That Became a Symbol of Identity—and Got Banned in Europe
Every summer in France, a familiar exodus begins like clockwork. The first week of July marks the end of the school year, and with it comes les grandes vacances, France’s grand summer holiday. Roads...
Atty McGrath Takes the Helm at ALDI U.S.: What’s Next for America’s Fastest-Growing Grocer?
A new chapter begins at ALDI U.S. as Atty McGrath steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jason Hart, who now oversees global operations as Group COO of ALDI South. With over...
Sir Terry Leahy: The Man Who Transformed the UK Supermarket Industry
Few figures have had as lasting an impact on British retail as Sir Terry Leahy. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco from 1997 to 2011, Leahy didn’t just grow the supermarket...
What We Remember from the FTC and the Kroger-Albertsons Attempted Merger
The attempted $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons marked one of the most significant developments in the U.S. grocery retail sector in recent years. It drew national attention and sparked debate over competition,...