Supermarkets
Walmart vs. Kroger: Who Really Offers the Best Value for Weekly Groceries?
By James Taylor | International Supermarket News Over the past two weeks, I set out to compare two of America’s most prominent grocery retailers—Walmart and Kroger—by replicating the same weekly shopping trip at both...
Buy Now, Pay Later – Costco USA Unveils New Flexible Payment Option
In a bold move aimed at meeting the evolving financial habits of American consumers, Costco USA has introduced a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution across select locations, partnering with payment platform Affirm to...
How Online Gaming Impacts Retail Trends
Online gaming has been growing at an accelerated pace over the past decade. It’s now a $200+ billion global industry that covers over 3.3 billion players worldwide. Beyond entertainment, gaming involves pop culture and...
Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd Families in Merger Talks: A Historic Shift for Germany’s Discount Giant
By Riad Beladi For decades, Aldi has stood as one of the most iconic and enigmatic names in global retail—a titan split in two. Now, in what could mark the most significant change in...
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy Sets Bold Course for the Future: “Stability Isn’t Enough — We Must Do More”
As Britain’s grocery market experiences one of its most dynamic shifts in recent years, Tesco remains firmly in the lead — but its CEO, Ken Murphy, knows better than to take that position for...
Giles Hurley Leads Aldi UK to Historic Milestone as It Overtakes ASDA: The Rise of a Discount Giant
In one of the most significant shifts in British supermarket history, Giles Hurley, the steadfast and quietly driven CEO of Aldi UK, has led the discount chain to overtake ASDA and secure its position...
Alain Leighton Takes the Helm at ASDA: A Veteran Leader Facing Retail’s Toughest Test
In a defining moment for British retail, Alain Leighton has stepped into the top role at ASDA, bringing with him decades of experience — and a towering challenge. The former Selfridges and BHS executive,...
New ALDI U.S. CEO Atty McGrath Steps In as Jason Hart Moves to Global Role
Atty McGrath has been appointed the new CEO of ALDI U.S., stepping into the role as Jason Hart prepares to join the executive board of ALDI South as Group Chief Operating Officer, based in...
AI Gives Programmatic Advertising New Muscle – Why Supermarkets Must Shift from TV to Social-Driven Campaigns
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for the advertising world — it’s the engine behind a sweeping transformation of programmatic advertising, offering real-time targeting, sharper analytics, and greater efficiency than ever...
Allan Leighton Says Asda Unlikely to See Growth Before Year-End
Asda is unlikely to return to growth before the end of the year, according to supermarket chair Allan Leighton, as the retailer continues to face falling sales despite cutting prices and expanding product availability....