Supermarkets
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...
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...