Supermarkets
Tesco Ramps Up Shareholder Value Strategy with Expanded £1 Billion Buyback –
In a bold move to reaffirm its financial strength and reward investor confidence, Tesco PLC has advanced its ongoing £1 billion share buyback programme with the latest repurchase of more than 2 million ordinary...
Kroger Faces Unprecedented Executive Shake-Up as Leadership Exits Mount
Kroger, America’s largest supermarket operator by revenue, is undergoing its most significant executive turnover since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Company disclosures reveal at least five major senior leadership changes in just over...
Supermarket Price Wars and Tariff Pressures: A Lose-Lose Situation – But for Whom? | ISN Investigates USA
As grocery competition heats up across the United States, a fierce price war is erupting among major supermarket chains. From Walmart and Kroger to regional players and discounters like Aldi and Lidl, all are...
Did Walmart CEO Convince Trump to Back Off Tariffs?
In an unfolding episode that illustrates the immense influence of corporate America on policymaking, all eyes have turned to Doug McMillon, the CEO of Walmart, as a key figure in the apparent reversal of...
Albertsons Warns Suppliers: No Price Increases Due to Tariffs
In a bold move that reflects growing retailer resistance to supplier-driven inflation, Albertsons Companies, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, has issued a firm warning to its suppliers: tariff-related cost...
Walmart Stands to Gain as Temu and Shein Face Tariff Headwinds
As American consumers continue to battle stubborn inflation and rising living costs, the retail landscape is shifting once again — and this time, Walmart appears to be emerging as one of the big winners....
52% of retail managers blame burdening admin for labour productivity paralysis
Retail managers, overwhelmed with administrative tasks and manual processes, are struggling to find sufficient time to coach and develop their teams, leaving sorely-needed labour productivity gains on the table, the latest research from Legion...
Albertsons Welcomes Susan Morris as CEO: A Bold Vision for Growth with 285,000 Associates at the Heart of It
In a landmark moment for one of America’s leading food and drug retailers, Albertsons Companies has officially welcomed Susan Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 285,000 dedicated employees under her wing,...
Walmart 2025 Annual Report & Proxy Statement: A Year of Resilient Growth, People-Centred Strategy, and Future Readiness
Walmart has once again demonstrated its enduring strength as a retail leader, revealing in its 2025 Annual Report and Proxy Statement a year marked by impressive financial growth, strategic adaptability, and continued investment in...
Marks & Spencer Warns Customers as Cyber Attack Disrupts Contactless Card Payments
Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent warning to customers after a cyber attack caused significant disruption to its contactless card payment system and order fulfilment services. The attack, which began last weekend, has...