Supermarkets
Tesco Reinvents the Role of the Supermarket Through Nutrition Strategy
Tesco has begun repositioning itself not just as a food retailer, but as a public health stakeholder. Across the United Kingdom, the supermarket group has introduced a broad nutrition-focused strategy aimed at addressing declining...
Retail Rewired | 2026 trends – thought leadership series
2026 Trends | RTS’s Matt Bradley on how retail media will reshape retail in 2026 Too often, the narrative around retail fixates on the sector’s perennial issues rather than the opportunities those challenges present. ...
Mega Grocery Shakeup: Kroger-Albertsons $25B Merger Implodes, CEOs Resign, and a Billion-Dollar Legal War Begins
The American grocery landscape is in turmoil. The highly anticipated $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which would have created the largest supermarket chain in the U.S., has spectacularly collapsed — leaving a...
Plastic in Our Bodies: Bluewater calls for more funding to study health risks of plastic pollution.
Washington, DC, Plastic pollution is no longer only an environmental concern; it is increasingly being found inside the human body, and far too little is being done to understand what this means for human...
The Tesco DNA: How Terry Leahy Built What Asda Never Had
To understand what Tesco has that Asda does not, it is impossible to ignore the long shadow of Sir Terry Leahy. Even years after his departure, his influence still shapes Tesco’s culture, decision-making and...
Tesco’s 2025 Share Price Story: Steady Gains in a Demanding Retail Year
Tesco’s share price journey through 2025 tells a story of steadiness rather than drama, a year defined by resilience, disciplined management and growing investor confidence rather than sharp spikes or collapses. From the opening...
Aldi: The Discounter That Changed the Rules
Aldi is no longer an outsider. It is the system shock that permanently altered supermarket economics. What makes Aldi dangerous to traditional retailers is not just low pricing. It is discipline. A limited range,...
The UK Market: Tesco and Sainsbury’s Under Relentless Pressure
The UK grocery market has always been one of the most competitive in the world. Margins are thin, consumers are sophisticated, and price comparison is ingrained in everyday shopping habits. Today, that pressure has...
Walmart’s Command of the 2025 Holiday Season
As the 2025 festive season approaches, Walmart has positioned itself as the strongest retail force in Christmas value, assortment, and logistics. The company has moved far beyond simply offering competitive prices. Its strategy is...
Asda Faces Mounting Pressure as Sales Decline Ahead of Critical Christmas Trading
Asda has emerged as the weakest performer among all major British supermarkets, with sales falling at a time when most rivals are seeing growth. This downturn places significant pressure on the retailer as the...
