Supermarkets
Walmart Moves On from Capital One, Launches New Credit Cards with In-House Fintech
In a bold move that reshapes its financial services strategy, Walmart is replacing its former credit card partnership with Capital One by introducing a new programme powered by its own fintech firm, One. The...
UK Supermarket Market Share Is Being Redistributed, Not Expanded – The Next Five Years Will Be Crucial
By Riad Beladi The UK supermarket landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, but it is not one of expansion. Rather, it is a redistribution of existing market share—a competitive reshuffling driven by shifting consumer...
Costco to Launch Early Shopping Hours for Executive Members in the U.S.
Costco is reportedly planning to introduce a new benefit for its Executive Members by offering earlier access to its U.S. warehouses, a move that could begin later this month. According to internal communications shared...
Is There Room Left for Supermarket Expansion in the UK?
By Riad Beladi The British supermarket landscape has undergone dramatic transformations over the past three decades. Once a golden territory for rapid retail expansion, the United Kingdom saw an explosion of supermarket store openings...
Trump’s Tariffs: A Short-Term Show with Long-Term Consequences – ISN Reveal
Trump’s Tariffs: A Short-Term Show with Long-Term Consequences By Riad Beladi, ISN Analyst When Donald Trump entered the White House, his bold economic rhetoric captured headlines worldwide. Among his most controversial moves were the sweeping...
Costco Breaks Fuel Sales Records with Extended Petrol Station Hours
Costco has recorded a surge in fuel sales after expanding the operating hours of its petrol stations and opening new sites across the United States. The move, aimed at improving customer convenience, has paid...
The World’s Richest Supermarket Owners: Power Behind the Aisles
In the global supermarket industry, vast fortunes are quietly amassed by a handful of individuals who rarely make headlines but control some of the largest food and retail empires in history. While consumers scan...
Tesco Offers Clubcard Members a Chance to Become Points Millionaires
Tesco, Britain’s leading supermarket chain, is celebrating 30 years of its iconic Clubcard with a major shake-up and a tantalising offer for loyal customers: a chance to become a Points Millionaire overnight. As part...
Walmart’s Push to Empower Seniors: Retail Giant Rolls Out Senior-Focused Services and Support
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is taking bold steps in 2025 to address the evolving needs of one of its most loyal customer bases: senior citizens. In an ageing America where over 56 million...
Kroger-Albertsons Face Wave of Strike Votes as Labour Tensions Escalate
Kroger and Albertsons, two of America’s largest supermarket chains, are facing growing unrest among their workforce, with thousands of employees across multiple states voting to authorise strike action. These developments represent a significant escalation...