Supermarkets
Canadian Grocer Urges Boycott of US Produce as Trade Dispute Intensifies
A prominent Canadian supermarket chain has publicly urged shoppers to boycott US‑grown fruits and vegetables following the imposition of new tariffs by the Canadian government this month The action reflects growing tensions in cross‑border...
Albertsons Enhances Loyalty Programme with Personalized Rewards and Digital Coupons
Albertsons has unveiled a major overhaul of its loyalty programme in mid‑July 2025 designed to deliver more tailored rewards and greater savings for its shoppers The refreshed scheme introduces tiered membership levels based on...
Lidl US Opens Its Largest Distribution Centre in Georgia Boosting Southeastern Supply Chain
Lidl US has officially opened its largest and most advanced distribution centre to date in Covington Georgia a strategic move aimed at strengthening the German retailers supply chain footprint across the southeastern United States...
Aldi Named Most Trusted Grocery Store in the United States for 2025
Aldi has officially been named the most trusted grocery store in the United States for the year 2025 according to a national survey conducted by Morning Consult and backed by retail analytics from NielsenIQ...
Lidl to Open 12 New Stores and Create 500 Jobs in the UK
Lidl is continuing its aggressive UK expansion strategy with the announcement of 12 new store openings scheduled across England Wales and Scotland These stores are expected to open between July and December 2025 creating...
Tesco Powers Ahead with Electric Lorry Trials in 2025
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, is accelerating its move towards a low-emission future by launching a bold trial of fully electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). As part of its ambition to reach net...
Asda to Shut Down Stepney Green Store Amid Rising Costs: What It Means for Local Retail
Asda to Shut Down Stepney Green Store Amid Rising Costs: What It Means for Local Retail In a move that has stunned both employees and local shoppers, Asda has announced the closure of its...
Kroger and Albertsons Merger Fails Amid Legal Fallout
The much-anticipated $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons collapsed in December 2024 after a federal judge blocked the deal over antitrust concerns. The proposed union of two of America’s largest grocery chains was...
Albertsons Reports Strong Q1, Raises Annual Sales Forecast
Albertsons Reports Strong Q1, Raises Annual Sales Forecast Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has kicked off 2025 with encouraging results, reporting a solid first quarter performance. The grocer saw digital sales surge by 25%, while...
Asda Drops Pig Supplier Over Animal Welfare Concerns
British retailer Asda has suspended ties with a Lincolnshire pig farm following claims of animal mistreatment. Although details remain under investigation, the swift action demonstrates Asda’s commitment to maintaining ethical supply chains. The incident...