Supermarkets
Kroger’s $1 Billion Attempt to Acquire Albertsons: A Detailed Breakdown
Kroger’s attempt to acquire Albertsons, a move that has caught the attention of both the retail industry and antitrust regulators, came with a hefty price tag — $1 billion. But what exactly does that...
Temu Halts Direct Shipments from China to US Customers – A Major Shift in E-Commerce
In a dramatic shake-up of the global e-commerce industry, Temu, the popular online shopping platform known for its low-cost Chinese goods, has announced it will no longer ship products directly from China to customers...
Frozen Foods: Cooking From Frozen – Is It Safe? Supermarkets Fail to Warn Consumers
In today’s fast-paced world, frozen foods offer unmatched convenience, enabling consumers to quickly prepare meals without the need for complex preparation. However, an often-overlooked question arises: Is it safe to cook frozen foods directly...
Kroger, Albertsons, and Costco Dominate U.S. Grocery Headlines Amid Market Shifts
In a rapidly evolving U.S. grocery market, three names continue to dominate national supermarket headlines — Kroger, Albertsons, and Costco — each navigating a unique strategy in response to changing consumer behaviours, regulatory scrutiny,...
Walmart Opens Next-Generation Supercenter in Cypress, Texas: A Major Step in U.S. Retail
Walmart has officially opened its first new Supercenter built from the ground up in four years — and it’s not just any store. The all-new Walmart Supercenter in Cypress, Texas, is being hailed as...
Algeria: The Prosperous Consumer Society That Rejects the Supermarket Model
Algeria stands today at a unique economic and cultural crossroad. As one of Africa’s most resource-rich and increasingly prosperous nations, the country has all the markers of a modern consumer-driven economy. Household consumption is...
Tesco Ramps Up Shareholder Value Strategy with Expanded £1 Billion Buyback –
In a bold move to reaffirm its financial strength and reward investor confidence, Tesco PLC has advanced its ongoing £1 billion share buyback programme with the latest repurchase of more than 2 million ordinary...
Kroger Faces Unprecedented Executive Shake-Up as Leadership Exits Mount
Kroger, America’s largest supermarket operator by revenue, is undergoing its most significant executive turnover since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Company disclosures reveal at least five major senior leadership changes in just over...
Supermarket Price Wars and Tariff Pressures: A Lose-Lose Situation – But for Whom? | ISN Investigates USA
As grocery competition heats up across the United States, a fierce price war is erupting among major supermarket chains. From Walmart and Kroger to regional players and discounters like Aldi and Lidl, all are...
Did Walmart CEO Convince Trump to Back Off Tariffs?
In an unfolding episode that illustrates the immense influence of corporate America on policymaking, all eyes have turned to Doug McMillon, the CEO of Walmart, as a key figure in the apparent reversal of...