Supermarkets
Waitrose: Premium Positioning in a Challenging Market
Waitrose holds a distinctive place in UK retailing as the leading premium supermarket chain. Known for quality, provenance, and exceptional customer service, the retailer has built a loyal, affluent customer base and strong supplier...
ASDA: A British Grocer Reinventing Itself for a New Generation
ASDA, one of the United Kingdom’s most recognisable supermarket chains, has undergone significant evolution since its origins in Yorkshire. Known for value-driven retailing, ASDA built its reputation on competitive prices, general merchandise ranges, and...
Albertsons: Tradition, Consolidation, and the Complexities of American Competition
Albertsons occupies a unique position in the American grocery landscape. Founded in 1939, the group has grown through successive acquisitions, bringing banners such as Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw’s under one corporate umbrella. This...
Walmart: The Unmatched Global Powerhouse Redefining Retail
Walmart’s story is one of extraordinary scale. Founded in 1962, it has grown into the world’s largest retailer, operating in multiple continents and serving hundreds of millions of customers weekly. Its philosophy of “Everyday...
Kroger: A Retail Giant Navigating a Transforming American Marketplace
The Kroger Co. stands today as one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, a retail institution whose history stretches back to 1883. Over the course of its evolution, Kroger has shifted...
A New Era of Connection: Algeria’s Diaspora Finds Its Voice Under President Tebboune
In 2025, the relationship between Algeria and its vast diaspora has reached a level of closeness not seen in decades, marking a profound shift in national cohesion and identity. Under the leadership of President...
Top Supermarket Chains in Africa: A Landscape Overview
The African supermarket scene is rapidly evolving. While informal retail (small shops, “spazas”, open markets) remains dominant in many regions, modern grocery chains are growing fast — especially in Southern and East Africa —...
Auchan France Introduces In-Store Robotics for Shelf Replenishment
Auchan, one of France’s largest supermarket chains, has announced the introduction of in-store robotics to automate shelf replenishment. The initiative, revealed this week, reflects the growing adoption of automation and AI in retail, aiming...
Ahold Delhaize Expands Online Grocery Delivery Across Europe
Ahold Delhaize, one of Europe’s largest supermarket groups, has announced an expansion of its online grocery delivery services across multiple European countries. The initiative, revealed this week, aims to meet surging demand for e-commerce,...
Lidl Expands Electric Delivery Fleet Across European Stores
Lidl, one of Europe’s leading discount supermarket chains, has announced a significant expansion of its electric delivery fleet across multiple European markets. The initiative, revealed this week, is part of Lidl’s broader strategy to...