Supermarkets

Modern consumers are making purchasing decisions with greater social and environmental awareness, and supermarkets are responding with sustainable sourcing and ethical practices. Private labels are evolving from budget alternatives into sophisticated ranges focusing on...

Carrefour is adapting its operations to changing shopping patterns by investing heavily in smaller urban stores. The French retailer has recognised that today’s consumers prefer convenience, quick access, and local shopping over large, out-of-town...

Lidl continues to demonstrate its determination to gain ground in Spain’s competitive grocery sector. The German discounter is expanding its store network with major investments aimed at capturing greater market share from established players....

The long-discussed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, valued at around 24.6 billion dollars, may have been blocked, but its shadow still hangs over the American supermarket industry. The proposed deal, which would have created...

Asda, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, continues to face mounting challenges as competition intensifies and inflationary pressures reshape consumer behaviour. The retailer’s market share slipped to around 11.8% in the 12 weeks...

Tesco continues to reinforce its position as the UK’s leading supermarket, with its market share climbing to 28.3% for the 12 weeks ending 5 October 2025, representing a 0.7 percentage point increase year-on-year, according...

Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery retailers, is taking bold steps to redefine its approach to retail media and advertising. Recognising the rapid growth of digital and retail media platforms, the company...

When it comes to bargains, American shoppers have long turned to Walmart — the undisputed king of low prices. But in recent years, a quiet challenger has been growing stronger: Aldi. Known for its...

Protection of Consumer or Other Political Issue?  The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons has reignited one of the most important debates in the American retail...