Supermarkets
El Mordjene: The Hazelnut Spread That Became a Symbol of Identity—and Got Banned in Europe
Every summer in France, a familiar exodus begins like clockwork. The first week of July marks the end of the school year, and with it comes les grandes vacances, France’s grand summer holiday. Roads...
Atty McGrath Takes the Helm at ALDI U.S.: What’s Next for America’s Fastest-Growing Grocer?
A new chapter begins at ALDI U.S. as Atty McGrath steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jason Hart, who now oversees global operations as Group COO of ALDI South. With over...
Sir Terry Leahy: The Man Who Transformed the UK Supermarket Industry
Few figures have had as lasting an impact on British retail as Sir Terry Leahy. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco from 1997 to 2011, Leahy didn’t just grow the supermarket...
What We Remember from the FTC and the Kroger-Albertsons Attempted Merger
The attempted $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons marked one of the most significant developments in the U.S. grocery retail sector in recent years. It drew national attention and sparked debate over competition,...
Walmart vs. Kroger: Who Really Offers the Best Value for Weekly Groceries?
By James Taylor | International Supermarket News Over the past two weeks, I set out to compare two of America’s most prominent grocery retailers—Walmart and Kroger—by replicating the same weekly shopping trip at both...
Buy Now, Pay Later – Costco USA Unveils New Flexible Payment Option
In a bold move aimed at meeting the evolving financial habits of American consumers, Costco USA has introduced a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution across select locations, partnering with payment platform Affirm to...
How Online Gaming Impacts Retail Trends
Online gaming has been growing at an accelerated pace over the past decade. It’s now a $200+ billion global industry that covers over 3.3 billion players worldwide. Beyond entertainment, gaming involves pop culture and...
Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd Families in Merger Talks: A Historic Shift for Germany’s Discount Giant
By Riad Beladi For decades, Aldi has stood as one of the most iconic and enigmatic names in global retail—a titan split in two. Now, in what could mark the most significant change in...
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy Sets Bold Course for the Future: “Stability Isn’t Enough — We Must Do More”
As Britain’s grocery market experiences one of its most dynamic shifts in recent years, Tesco remains firmly in the lead — but its CEO, Ken Murphy, knows better than to take that position for...
Giles Hurley Leads Aldi UK to Historic Milestone as It Overtakes ASDA: The Rise of a Discount Giant
In one of the most significant shifts in British supermarket history, Giles Hurley, the steadfast and quietly driven CEO of Aldi UK, has led the discount chain to overtake ASDA and secure its position...