Supermarkets
Cyberattack Hits UK Supermarket Supplier, Disrupting Retail Chains and Exposing Sector Vulnerabilities
A leading chilled logistics and distribution supplier serving UK supermarket chains has been hit by a severe cyberattack, creating a ripple effect across the retail sector. The affected company, Peter Green Chilled, supplies well-known...
Albertsons Fires Back as Merger with Kroger Implodes — Accuses Kroger of Disorganised Divestiture Efforts and FTC Miscalculation
The collapse of the proposed mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons—a deal that once promised to reshape the American grocery landscape—is now descending into a complex legal battle involving counterclaims, finger-pointing, and accusations of regulatory...
Global Retail Faces Cybersecurity Reckoning: Lessons from the M&S Breach
In April 2025, Marks & Spencer (M&S), a leading UK retailer, suffered a significant cyberattack that disrupted operations and is projected to reduce annual operating profit by approximately £300 million. The breach led to...
Asda’s Strategic Store Divestment: Navigating Financial Challenges and Market Dynamics
Asda, the UK’s third-largest supermarket chain, is actively exploring the sale of some of its larger-format stores as part of a comprehensive strategy to address financial pressures and adapt to evolving consumer preferences. Financial...
Trump to Walmart: “Shoulder the Tariff Burden – Don’t Pass It to Consumers
President Donald Trump has unleashed a pointed rebuke against Walmart, insisting that the retail behemoth absorb the cost of import tariffs rather than transferring the financial burden to its customer base. The comment follows...
Price Tag Discrepancies at DIA Spain Raise Consumer Concerns
A growing number of Spanish consumers are voicing frustration over what they describe as a recurring issue at DIA supermarkets: prices on shelf tags not matching what customers are charged at the till. Customers...
Supermarkets Welcome UK-EU Trade Deal Boost and What It Means for Food Exports
UK-EU Trade Deal Brings Relief to Supermarkets and Food Exporters A new UK-EU trade agreement focused on food and drink has delivered much-needed relief to British supermarkets, food producers, and grocery exporters. After years...
Rami Baitiéh, The Terry Leahy of 2025, Morrisons’ CEO Redefines Grocery Retail
In the fast-evolving landscape of British retail, one name is rapidly emerging as the defining figure of 2025: Rami Baitiéh, the new CEO of Morrisons. With a bold leadership style rooted in pragmatism, deep...
Kroger Pays CEO Rodney McMullen $15.6 Million Before Resignation Following Conduct Probe | ISN Reveal
In a year marked by leadership upheaval, Kroger Co. paid its outgoing CEO Rodney McMullen a total of $15.6 million in fiscal 2024—just before he stepped down in the wake of a board-led investigation...
Walmart Warns It Will Rise Prices as Tariffs Take Toll – Shoppers to Be Hit Hard | ISN Reveal
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has confirmed that it will raise prices on a broad range of items as a direct consequence of new tariffs on imported goods. This announcement, made during the company’s...