Supermarkets
Amazon Fresh Closes Richmond Store
Amazon has pulled the plug on its Amazon Fresh store in Richmond, UK, marking a strategic retreat in its high-tech retail experiment. The store, equipped with “Just Walk Out” technology, failed to gain traction...
Supermarkets Cutting Margins: The Role of Overhead Reduction
In an increasingly competitive retail landscape, major UK supermarkets such as Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s have been cutting margins to attract and retain customers. With inflation impacting consumer spending habits, these retailers have focused...
Generation Z: The New Wave of Online Grocery Shoppers
Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, is rapidly changing the landscape of grocery shopping. As digital natives who have grown up with technology, it’s no surprise that this generation is more inclined...
Kroger and Albertsons Changing CEOs – A Strategic Move or Just a Coincidence?
The recent leadership shake-ups at Kroger and Albertsons have raised questions about whether these departures are mere coincidences or part of a larger strategic move. Both companies, which have been embroiled in legal disputes...
Sainsbury’s Plans New Supermarket in Dumfries, Creating 100 Jobs
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has submitted an application to open a new store in Dumfries, Scotland, at the site of a former Homebase store in Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park. If approved, the project is expected...
Walmart’s New Video Game: Are Shoppers Buying In?
Walmart has made an unexpected move into the video game industry, launching a new title that has sparked curiosity among gamers and retail analysts alike. Known primarily for its dominance in grocery, household goods,...
Kroger and Albertsons to Replace CEOs Amidst Leadership Shakeups and Failed Merger
The two largest online grocery retailers in the U.S., Kroger and Albertsons, are both undergoing leadership changes, albeit under very different circumstances. These shifts come just months after a federal judge blocked their proposed...
. Woolworths Faces Profit Decline Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior
. Woolworths Faces Profit Decline Amidst Shifting Consumer Behavior Woolworths, Australia’s leading supermarket chain, has reported a significant 21% decrease in net profit over the past six months, totaling $739 million. This downturn is...
King Soopers Workers Strike in Colorado Over Labour Disputes and Staffing Concerns
Thousands of grocery store workers at King Soopers, a Kroger-owned supermarket chain in Colorado, have walked off the job in a two-week strike, protesting what they describe as unfair labour practices and deteriorating working...
Walmart’s Market Dominance Proves Price Reigns Supreme in Consumer Choices
Walmart’s relentless expansion across the United States—boasting over 4,700 stores, a 25% share of the U.S. grocery market, and $648 billion in global revenue in 2023—underscores a fundamental truth: consumers prioritize price above all...