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Retail Theft Doubles in 2025: A Growing Crisis and How Technology Can Help Retailers Fight Back – ISN Reveal
Retail theft has reached alarming levels in 2025, with incidents more than doubling compared to pre-pandemic figures. This surge has sparked a united response from law enforcement and major retail chains across the United...
ISN Report – American Beef in Europe: Who’s Buying and Why?
ISN Report – American Beef in Europe: Who’s Buying and Why? American beef, renowned for its rich flavour and high quality, is making inroads into the European market, albeit slowly and within strict regulatory...
Tesco Has Entered the Arena of Price Wars
Tesco has entered the arena of supermarket price wars, rolling out significant price cuts across its range in an effort to defend its position against increasing pressure from discount rivals. However, while lower prices...
Prescription Collapse: Why Rite Aid’s Bankruptcy Reflects a Deeper Crisis in U.S. Drugstores
Retail expert Neil Saunders, of GlobalData, said: “The second bankruptcy of Rite Aid comes as no real surprise. The first bankruptcy did little to resolve the chain’s issues, and it has been teetering on...
Atty McGrath Takes the Helm at ALDI U.S.: What’s Next for America’s Fastest-Growing Grocer?
A new chapter begins at ALDI U.S. as Atty McGrath steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jason Hart, who now oversees global operations as Group COO of ALDI South. With over...
Sir Terry Leahy: The Man Who Transformed the UK Supermarket Industry
Few figures have had as lasting an impact on British retail as Sir Terry Leahy. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco from 1997 to 2011, Leahy didn’t just grow the supermarket...
What We Remember from the FTC and the Kroger-Albertsons Attempted Merger
The attempted $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons marked one of the most significant developments in the U.S. grocery retail sector in recent years. It drew national attention and sparked debate over competition,...
Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer. Building Tomorrow’s Supermarkets Today
Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer & Global Chief Technology Officer Suresh Kumar is the Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Lead Retail Technology Buyer at...
Walmart vs. Kroger: Who Really Offers the Best Value for Weekly Groceries?
By James Taylor | International Supermarket News Over the past two weeks, I set out to compare two of America’s most prominent grocery retailers—Walmart and Kroger—by replicating the same weekly shopping trip at both...
Buy Now, Pay Later – Costco USA Unveils New Flexible Payment Option
In a bold move aimed at meeting the evolving financial habits of American consumers, Costco USA has introduced a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution across select locations, partnering with payment platform Affirm to...
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