Supermarkets
Ottolenghi debuts ice cream range exclusively in Waitrose
Ice cream is about to get the Ottolenghi treatment this summer, with three flavours launching exclusively in Waitrose The limited edition trio are the delicious Madagascan Vanilla & Miso Salted Caramel, Roasted Pistachio &...
Unlock, shop & save: Sainsbury’s rolls out Your Nectar Prices across tills nationwide
Digital Nectar customers will soon be able to take advantage of personalised offers with Your Nectar Prices directly at Sainsbury’s supermarket checkouts Your Nectar Prices could save customers over £150 per year1, in addition...
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...