Supermarkets
Carrefour: Korean Snacks as a Cultural Bridge
Carrefour has launched September with a bold assortment choice: rolling out a popular Korean snack brand across more than a thousand French stores. It is a statement of intent that goes beyond biscuits and...
Aldi: Wages as a Weapon in the Battle for Talent
Aldi has again raised the bar on supermarket pay, with hourly rates increasing from today to over thirteen pounds in most regions. It remains the only major retailer to offer fully paid breaks, a...
Tesco: Stability Over Spectacle as Investors Regain Confidence
Tesco begins September on solid ground. Market observers are increasingly convinced that the worst of the competitive threat from Asda has passed, giving Britain’s largest grocer breathing space to focus on its strengths. The...
Bluewater Superpowers Tap Water as Microplastics Invade Everyday Beverages
Stockholm, Sweden – A groundbreaking new UK study has revealed that microplastics are present in virtually every type of beverage we consume daily –from coffee and tea to juice, fizzy drinks, and bottled water...
U.S. Food Industry Pushes Back Against Tariffs
The American food sector is sounding alarms over new tariffs introduced this summer, warning that the measures could drive up prices for consumers and strain already fragile supply chains. Supermarkets, wholesalers, and restaurants are...
Walmart Holds Its Lead in Grocery Spending as Kroger Overtakes Costco
A new industry report has reaffirmed Walmart’s dominance in U.S. grocery spending, showing that the retail giant still accounts for over one-fifth of all grocery dollars spent nationwide. However, the report also revealed an...
Beloved New York Supermarket Chain to Close All Stores
Shoppers in New York were left shocked this week as news broke that a well-known local supermarket chain will shut down all of its stores simultaneously. The closure marks the end of an era...
Lidl’s Middle Aisle: A Retail Phenomenon That Keeps Growing
The famous “middle aisle” at Lidl continues to capture shoppers’ imagination, with this week’s launch of discounted home and garden products drawing strong footfall. From mop heads to heavily discounted vacuum cleaners, the promotions...
Aldi’s Price Promise Challenges Rivals with Big Savings
Aldi has once again turned up the pressure on mainstream rivals, claiming its customers could save as much as AUD 3,000 a year by switching from traditional supermarket chains. The retailer revealed a 16.8%...
Morrisons Expands Cash Access Amid UK Bank Closures
Morrisons has stepped into a new role beyond groceries by rolling out the UK’s largest non-bank ATM network. With 40 machines already installed and more to follow, the supermarket is bridging a gap left...