Supermarkets
alcheMe Brings a Revolutionary New Approach to Tween Skincare as Gen Alpha Beauty Market Explodes
The skincare industry is entering a new and unexpected battleground as children and young teenagers become increasingly interested in beauty routines. Now, Australian startup alcheMe is taking a radically different approach, creating skincare specifically...
FTC vs Kroger: Did Protecting Consumers Come at the Cost of American Grocery Jobs?
The collapse of the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger left behind a question that reaches far beyond one supermarket deal: can regulators protect consumers from excessive supermarket consolidation without creating new problems for the retailers and...
NYC Grocery Fight Escalates as Independent Grocers Sue to Stop Municipal Supermarkets
New York City’s increasingly heated debate over grocery prices has moved into the courts, with a coalition representing independent grocers and other local food retailers challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to establish five city-owned...
Costco Sets Sights on Brisbane with $145 Million Airport Warehouse
Costco is preparing for a major expansion in Queensland with plans for a new warehouse at Brisbane Airport, bringing its membership-based retail model directly into one of the city’s fastest-growing commercial areas. The retailer...
Sheng Siong Posts Strong Profit Growth as Singapore Shoppers Continue to Seek Value
Sheng Siong has delivered another strong set of results, with Singapore’s supermarket sector continuing to benefit from consumers placing greater emphasis on affordability, promotions and everyday value. The supermarket operator reported net profit of...
Woolworths Turns Cost-of-Living Pressure into a Profit Story
Woolworths has delivered a stronger-than-expected financial performance, highlighting just how dramatically Australia’s grocery shoppers have changed their behaviour as household budgets remain under pressure. Australia’s largest supermarket group reported underlying net profit of A$1.60...
UK Households Told to Stock Up on Food as Climate and Security Risks Put Supermarkets in the Spotlight
The British government is preparing to tell households to keep supplies of essential food and water at home as it steps up national resilience planning in response to extreme weather, cyber-attacks and growing threats...
John Lewis Brings In-Store Theatre to Life with New Platter Restaurant Concept
John Lewis is giving customers another reason to spend time in its stores with the launch of Platter, a new restaurant concept designed to make food, drink and hospitality a central part of the...
Asda Warns Britain’s Lowest Earners Are Losing Spending Power
Britain’s supermarket battle is becoming increasingly complicated because millions of shoppers are not simply looking for lower prices — they have less money available to spend in the first place. New figures highlighted by...
Sainsbury’s Makes a Huge Bet on Food as Argos Exit Changes the Business
Sainsbury’s is preparing for a major change in its business following its decision to sell Argos for £120 million, bringing an end to one of the supermarket industry’s most unusual combinations. Sainsbury’s acquired Argos...