Supermarkets
Kroger attracts major institutional investment ahead of FY2025 guidance —
Kroger has drawn heightened attention from the investor community, as institutional investor iA Global Asset Management Inc. disclosed a 26.6 % increase in its holding of Kroger shares during the second quarter. The firm’s...
Asda sells Leon chain back to co-founder
Asda has confirmed the sale of the fast-casual chain Leon back to its co-founder, John Vincent. The deal covers 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands...
Sainsbury’s unveils Christmas television advert featuring Roald Dahl character
Sainsbury’s has released its 2025 Christmas television advert, drawing on Roald Dahl’s imaginative characters to promote its festive offering and Taste the Difference range. The campaign centres on a much-loved Dahl figure, using a...
Tesco trials in-store measurement technology to monitor digital-screen engagement
Tesco has launched a trial to measure how shoppers interact with digital screens in selected stores, a move that could sharpen the retailer’s in-store communication and media planning as retail continues to embrace data-driven...
Cross-Border Growth: Eastern European Retailers Expand Abroad
Eastern European supermarket chains are taking confident steps onto the international stage. Poland’s leading discount retailer, Biedronka, has extended its operations into Slovakia — marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy. This...
Sourcing and Sustainability: Meeting Consumer Expectations in 2025
Modern consumers are making purchasing decisions with greater social and environmental awareness, and supermarkets are responding with sustainable sourcing and ethical practices. Private labels are evolving from budget alternatives into sophisticated ranges focusing on...
Technology and Transformation: Supermarkets in the Digital Era
Supermarkets are undergoing a technological revolution, transforming both customer experience and internal operations. Digitalisation is now a key driver of growth and efficiency across the grocery industry. Retailers are adopting electronic shelf labels, real-time...
Small Format, Big Impact: Carrefour’s Strategy in Spain and Beyond
Carrefour is adapting its operations to changing shopping patterns by investing heavily in smaller urban stores. The French retailer has recognised that today’s consumers prefer convenience, quick access, and local shopping over large, out-of-town...
Discount and Drive: Lidl’s Ambition in the Spanish Grocery Market
Lidl continues to demonstrate its determination to gain ground in Spain’s competitive grocery sector. The German discounter is expanding its store network with major investments aimed at capturing greater market share from established players....
Kroger and Albertsons: The Consolidation That Never Was
The long-discussed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, valued at around 24.6 billion dollars, may have been blocked, but its shadow still hangs over the American supermarket industry. The proposed deal, which would have created...