Supermarkets
UK Supermarkets Enter New Phase as Food Inflation Eases and Competition Intensifies
The UK grocery sector is continuing to evolve rapidly as supermarkets adjust to shifting consumer behaviour, stabilising inflation, and intensified competition across both physical stores and online retail channels. Recent market data shows that...
Gymkhana Fine Foods Brings the Flavour of the Tandoor to British Barbecues with Exclusive Waitrose Launch
New pre-marinated range introduces authentic Indian fire-cooking flavours to summer grillingLaunching exclusively in Waitrose from 6th MayA bold new take on the classic British barbecue This summer, Gymkhana Fine Foods is transforming the British...
Asda Named Cheapest Major Supermarket for Family Shops
Asda has emerged as the cheapest major supermarket for larger family grocery shops in the latest UK price comparison, reinforcing the growing pressure on rivals such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons as households continue...
LIDL GB EXPANDS ‘LIDL & GO’ TRIAL TO SEVEN STORES
Self-scanning tool ‘Lidl & Go’ now available to shoppers in seven stores across the country following successful friends and family pilot. New features enable customers to scan items as they shop, tracking their spending...
At ISN, We Celebrate Communication Excellence – And This Year, Marks & Spencer Takes the Cake
At International Supermarket News, we don’t just report on the retail industry—we actively observe, test, and evaluate what truly works. Every year—just as our counterparts do in the United States—we look closely at one...
The Future of Shopping: How QR Codes Could Gradually Replace Barcodes
For more than half a century, the humble barcode has been at the heart of global retail. From supermarket checkouts to warehouse logistics, those simple black-and-white lines have quietly powered the modern consumer economy....
UK Supermarket Regulation: How Chains Qualify as Discounters and the Advantages They Receive
In the UK grocery sector, the term “discounter” is not a formal legal label, but rather a classification used by regulators and industry analysts to describe a specific type of supermarket business model. The...
Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Iceland Challenge Aldi and Lidl’s Regulatory Advantage
A fresh dispute has emerged in the UK grocery sector, as three established supermarket chains — Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Iceland — call on regulators to overhaul competition rules they say no longer reflect today’s...
A LIDL REWARD FOR STUDENTS: DISCOUNTER OFFERING FREE VOUCHERS AND TOP NUTRITION TIPS AS EXAM SEASON STARTS
New research by Lidl GB reveals that students are more likely to turn to unhealthy habits during exams with many turning to quick-fix energy habits. But these habits may be backfiring, with students reporting...
DIA: Rebuilding the Discount Model Through Simplification and Local Focus
DIA remains one of Spain’s most recognizable discount supermarket chains in 2026, but its recent history has been marked by restructuring, operational changes, and a continuous effort to regain stability in a highly competitive...