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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...
Kroger Rolls Out Smart Carts to Enhance InStore Shopping Experience Across the US
Kroger has begun the nationwide rollout of smart carts in hundreds of its US locations aiming to transform the traditional grocery shopping experience by integrating real time technology and personalised features into the in...
Asda Launches Affordable Family Meal Bundles Amid Ongoing Cost of Living Crisis
Asda has launched a new range of affordable family meal bundles in July 2025 designed to support UK households struggling with rising food costs as inflation continues to impact everyday budgets The initiative called...
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...
Algorithmic Pricing: The Future of Retail Price Strategy
Algorithmic pricing, also known as dynamic or AI-driven pricing, is rapidly emerging as a game-changer for the retail industry. While still in development in many parts of the world, early adopters are already witnessing...
Be Aware of Fake Websites – The Digital Crime of 2025
In 2025, one of the fastest-growing cybercrimes targeting companies—particularly in the retail, food, and trade industries—is the creation of fake websites designed to impersonate legitimate businesses. These fraudulent platforms are not amateur scams; they...
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...