Supermarkets
Why Taking Over All of Carrefour Is Impossible — But Expansion in Select Countries Remains Viable
Recent reports that Ahold Delhaize held preliminary talks to acquire French retail giant Carrefour have reignited discussion around consolidation in Europe’s grocery sector. However, the idea of a full acquisition — taking over the...
Alibaba’s Taobao Instant Commerce Surpasses 40 Million Daily Orders in Just One Month – A New Era of ‘Instant Retail’ Unfolds
Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba, widely recognised as the world’s leading trade platform, announced on Monday that its newly launched Taobao Instant Commerce portal has exceeded 40 million daily orders, less than a month after...
Kroger Faces New Allegations in Failed $24.6B Merger with Albertsons
Kroger is facing fresh legal fire as Albertsons intensifies its accusations in the wake of their collapsed $24.6 billion merger. In a recent court filing dated May 17, Albertsons claims that Kroger acted in...
Costco’s Bold New Moves – A Blessing or a Burden?
As retail giants continue to battle for dominance in a strained economic landscape, Costco has quietly rolled out three major changes across all 905 of its US warehouses—moves that could redefine how customers interact...
Leveraging Technology in Expedited Logistics for Produce Shipping
Fresh exotic fruits from distant islands or a pack of juicy strawberries in winter – a few decades ago, such delicacies could be a dream for most consumers. However, today, anyone can buy non-seasonal...
Message from Alex Freudmann, Managing Director, M&S (Marks & Spencer) Moving Forward Together: Our Recovery Post-Cyber Incident
With food stock now flowing more reliably across our network, we are pleased to report that we have entered a strong recovery phase following the recent cyber incident. This progress is a testament to...
Tesco CEO Resigns: What It Reveals About the Struggles Facing UK Supermarkets
Matthew Barnes’ sudden resignation from his role as Tesco UK CEO after just over a year has sparked serious questions—not just about Tesco, but about the entire UK supermarket sector. While the official reason...
The Real Supermarket Battle: How Many People Have Downloaded Your App?
By Emma Carter – International Supermarket News The rules of supermarket competition are changing fast. It’s no longer about who has the biggest store or the most colourful leaflets—it’s about who owns the space...
Amazing Survey by ISN Predicts Gen Z Will Abandon Supermarkets in Favour of Mobile Shopping
Supermarkets of the future will face an uphill battle to stay relevant—especially among Generation Z shoppers. According to a forward-looking consumer trends survey carried out by International Supermarket News, the traditional supermarket experience will...
Walmart Cuts 1,500 Tech and Corporate Jobs in Structural Shake-Up
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is undergoing a significant corporate transformation as it prepares to cut approximately 1,500 positions, largely affecting roles within its technology and e-commerce divisions. This strategic shift is designed to...