Supermarkets
Kroger and Albertsons: Why a Second Merger Attempt Could Be a Battle for Survival in the Age of Walmart and Amazon
A renewed merger attempt between Kroger and Albertsons would no longer be a simple corporate restructuring exercise. It would represent a strategic response to a retail environment that has fundamentally changed, where scale, logistics,...
Walmart Accelerates AI Training for 2.1 Million Employees as It Bets on Agentic Tools to Transform Retail Operations
Walmart is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to train its entire global workforce of around 2.1 million employees in artificial intelligence, as the retailer seeks to embed AI more deeply into everyday operations...
Asda Accelerates Price-Led Strategy as Competition Intensifies in UK Grocery Sector
Asda continues to push forward with its aggressive price-led strategy as competition in the UK grocery market becomes increasingly intense. With consumer budgets still under pressure, the retailer is leaning heavily on its “rollback”...
Sainsbury’s Strengthens Value Strategy as Competition Intensifies Across UK Grocery Market
Sainsbury’s continues to operate in an increasingly competitive UK grocery sector, where pressure from both hard discounters and higher-end retailers is reshaping the battle for market share. With consumer spending still under strain from...
Retail Technology Show: London Strengthens Its Position as a Retail Tech Centre
First day at the show set the tone for what would become a highly successful edition of the Retail Technology Show, hosted at ExCeL London. From the moment the doors opened, there was a...
Walmart Refreshes Private Label Strategy — But Tesco Still Sets the Benchmark
The decision by Walmart to modernise its flagship private label range marks a significant moment in the evolution of global retail branding. With its Great Value line touching the majority of American households, any...
Supermarkets Caught Between Costs and Consumers
Retailers are currently trapped in a difficult position. On one side, logistics, transport, and energy costs continue to rise, driven by geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains. On the other, consumers—already under pressure from...
Millennials lead demand for ‘third space’ retail: 6 in 10 want community and commerce baked into physical shopping experiences – RTS
London, UK — The growing demand for retail stores to deliver ‘third space’ environments, which seamlessly combine community and commerce, is being driven by Millennials, according to new figures from the Retail Technology Show...
Waitrose enters airport retail for the first time at Heathrow Airport
Waitrose products will launch in four new RELAY stores in Terminal 2 First store due to open in May 2026 Supports Waitrose strategy to grow across shops, new locations and channels Waitrose is...
John Lewis and Rejina Pyo Reunite for Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
British retailer John Lewis has renewed its creative partnership with designer Rejina Pyo, unveiling a second exclusive collaboration for Spring/Summer 2026. The 29-piece collection is now available online and across five of the retailer’s...
