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Supermarket Trends Shift as Consumers Redefine Value
The global supermarket industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by changes in consumer expectations and the redefinition of value. Shoppers today are no longer guided solely by price. Instead, factors such as sustainability,...
Asda Leads Retail Innovation with Electronic Shelf Labels
In a move that signals the future of in-store retail technology, Asda is introducing digital pricing labels across hundreds of its Express format stores in the UK. The initiative replaces traditional paper labels with...
Asda’s Bold Price Cuts Spark a Supermarket Price War
Asda has launched a sweeping round of price cuts across nearly a thousand grocery items, igniting fierce competition among British supermarkets ahead of the Christmas trading season. The retailer announced average price reductions of...
Kroger’s Retail Media Strategy: Transforming Advertising for the Modern Consumer
Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery retailers, is taking bold steps to redefine its approach to retail media and advertising. Recognising the rapid growth of digital and retail media platforms, the company...
Aldi vs Walmart: The Price War That Could Change American Shopping
When it comes to bargains, American shoppers have long turned to Walmart — the undisputed king of low prices. But in recent years, a quiet challenger has been growing stronger: Aldi. Known for its...
Why the FTC Won’t Let Kroger Rival Walmart
Protection of Consumer or Other Political Issue? The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) decision to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons has reignited one of the most important debates in the American retail...
Interview: James Taylor, French Editor at ISN, Talks to Jean-Michel Le Marchand, Former Dairy Buyer at Carrefour France
Interview: James Taylor, French Editor at ISN, Talks to Jean-Michel Le Marchand, Former Dairy Buyer at Carrefour France, About the Challenges of Sourcing, Supplier Certifications, and Distribution Across Over 2,000 Carrefour Stores in France...
Europe’s Cheapest Supermarkets in 2025: A Country-by-Country Comparison
Europe’s Cheapest Supermarkets in 2025: A Country-by-Country Comparison As grocery prices continue to rise across Europe, consumers are increasingly seeking affordable shopping options. Discount chains like Aldi and Lidl maintain their stronghold in many...
UK Retail Industry Report – October 2025
The UK retail sector is grappling with persistent inflationary pressures, regulatory challenges, and shifting consumer behaviours. Food price inflation remains elevated, while non-food categories experience declining sales volumes. Retailers are responding with strategic pricing,...
Kroger and Albertsons: What Comes After the Broken Deal?
The long-anticipated merger between Kroger and Albertsons—once billed as a transformation that would reshape the American supermarket landscape—has now evolved into a complex post-merger standoff that continues to dominate retail headlines. What began as...