Supermarkets
M&S Picks up the Baton on Industry Initiative to Turn Surplus Food Into Meals for Those That Need Them
M&S is joining an industry-first coalition to support families who are experiencing hunger by turning surplus food from supply chains into millions of meals Working with supplier partners, M&S is helping redistribute surplus...
Retail Crime on the Rise
Supermarkets were once among the most ordinary spaces in public life—predictable, neutral, almost invisible in their routine. That quiet normalcy is eroding. The growing call from major chains like Sainsbury’s for increased police presence...
Lidl GB unveils hundreds of new store locations across Great Britain
Lidl GB has published its latest Site Requirements Brochure, identifying hundreds of potential locations across Great Britain for new store developments as part of its continued expansion strategy. The discounter is actively seeking freehold,...
Frostkrone Food Group: Fresh Inspiration for Irresistible Finger Food and Snacks
Rietberg, does great snacking look like today? Frostkrone Food Group has a clear answer – and it’s on show at PLMA 2026. With a line-up of new finger food and snack ideas, the company...
Tesco Shares Rise, Outperforming the Wider Market
Tesco shares moved higher earlier this week, outperforming the broader market and drawing renewed attention from investors. The uptick reflects a combination of steady operational performance and growing confidence in the retailer’s near-term outlook....
Supermarket Marketplaces vs Amazon: Competition or Strategic Coexistence?
The rapid evolution of e-commerce has led traditional retailers to rethink their business models, with many supermarket giants launching their own online marketplaces. Companies such as Carrefour and Kaufland have entered the marketplace arena,...
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...
