Supermarkets
Greg Foran Takes the Helm at Kroger as America’s Largest Traditional Supermarket Chain Begins a New Era
By ISN Magazine Kroger has entered a new chapter with the appointment of Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer, placing one of the grocery industry’s most experienced executives in charge at one of the...
Kroger Announces Store Closures as Retail Giant Resets Following Failed Albertsons Merger
By ISN Magazine Less than a year after the collapse of its proposed merger with Albertsons, Kroger has unveiled plans to close approximately 60 underperforming supermarkets across the United States, marking the beginning of...
Albertsons’ $6 Billion Lawsuit Against Kroger Signals a New Chapter in U.S. Grocery Retail
The collapse of the proposed Kroger–Albertsons merger may have ended one of the largest acquisition attempts in U.S. retail history, but the legal battle between the two supermarket giants is only just beginning. Albertsons...
Court Finds Coles Misled Shoppers Over Discounts in Landmark Pricing Case
Court Finds Coles Misled Shoppers Over Discounts in Landmark Pricing Case By ISN Magazine One of the most closely watched supermarket legal cases in Australia has delivered a significant blow to retail giant Coles,...
Tesco Uses Fuel Discounts to Drive Summer Footfall Across the UK
Tesco is once again using fuel to strengthen its position in Britain’s highly competitive grocery market, launching a nationwide promotion offering customers discounts of up to 8 pence per litre at hundreds of petrol...
Sainsbury’s Sells Argos: A Decade-Long Retail Experiment Comes to an End
By ISN Magazine One of the most significant chapters in British retail is drawing to a close. Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos and Habitat, bringing an end to a strategy that once promised...
Ahold Delhaize Expands Digital Grocery Strategy Across Europe and the United States
ZAANDAM – Ahold Delhaize is continuing to strengthen its digital grocery business as demand for online shopping and faster home deliveries remains a major priority for consumers in both Europe and the United States....
Tesco Expands Convenience Strategy as Shopping Habits Continue to Evolve
LONDON – Tesco is continuing to strengthen its convenience store network as changing consumer habits reshape the UK’s grocery market. The retailer is increasing investment in smaller-format stores while improving digital services and...
US Grocery Competition Intensifies as Retailers Fight for Every Customer
The battle for American grocery shoppers is becoming increasingly competitive as supermarket operators invest heavily in pricing, technology and store improvements to strengthen their market positions. While inflation has eased compared with previous years,...
Aldi Accelerates US Expansion with New August Store Openings
CHICAGO – Aldi is continuing its aggressive expansion across the United States, confirming two new store openings in August as part of one of the largest growth programmes currently underway in the American grocery...