Supermarkets
George Home launches stylish Autumn Winter 25 collection to elevate your space
George Home has unveiled its latest collection for Autumn/Winter 2025, designed to bring warmth, comfort and style to homes as the seasons change. This year’s offering centres around four key trends, including: French Fancy,...
UK plum revival gathers momentum with annual yield set to double this year
Great news for British plum lovers – the UK industry which has been in decline for more than 35 years has started to bounce back this summer – with production predicted to be the...
Sir Ken Morrison (1931–2017): From Market Stall to Supermarket Titan
By Riad Beladi Few individuals have left such a lasting mark on British retail as Sir Kenneth Duncan Morrison, better known as Sir Ken Morrison. From humble beginnings on a Bradford market stall to...
Walmart’s Colossal Reach: Bigger Than Half the World’s Economies
In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, few names command as much respect—or spark as much awe—as Walmart. With a staggering turnover of $685.08 billion USD in the past year, the retail titan has...
A Note on Imitators: Protecting the Integrity of International Supermarket News
A Note on Imitators: Protecting the Integrity of International Supermarket NewsBy Riad Beladi, Editor In the evolving landscape of trade media, credibility is everything. So it’s disappointing—though not surprising—to see a newly created entity...
Doug McMillon and Walmart: Steering Change with Quiet Power
Doug McMillon presides over Walmart at a moment of bold transformation—anchored in AI leadership, operational efficiency, and a commitment to affordable pricing. His balanced leadership style is steering Walmart into the future, not through...
Tesco’s New Era: Can Ashwin Prasad Navigate the Next Price War?
As Tesco opens a new chapter under the leadership of Ashwin Prasad, questions naturally surface about how the UK’s largest grocery retailer will defend its position in a tightening retail environment. The appointment signals...
Kroger and Albertsons – The Unravelling of a Retail Power Play
This week marks a turning point in what was once hailed as the most ambitious merger in the American grocery sector. The proposed union between Kroger and Albertsons has not only collapsed under regulatory...
A GAME OF TWO HALVES – NOW AVAILABLE IN PIZZA FORM AT ASDA Asda serves up the ultimate Half & Half Pizza for Sunday’s big game
To celebrate the biggest football showdown of the summer, Asda has launched a delicious way to celebrate, serving up “Half & Half” pizzas at its Pizza Counters nationwide. Set to hit the back of...
Exclusive Brands: The Retail Strategy Bringing Shoppers Back
Retailers are increasingly turning to exclusive brands as a strategy to stand out in a highly competitive marketplace. With price and convenience no longer enough to secure loyalty, stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon...
