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Kroger and Albertsons: Why a Second Merger Attempt Could Be a Battle for Survival in the Age of Walmart and Amazon
A renewed merger attempt between Kroger and Albertsons would no longer be a simple corporate restructuring exercise. It would represent a strategic response to a retail environment that has fundamentally changed, where scale, logistics,...
International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine – Next Issue Preview
International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine – Next Issue Preview The upcoming issue of International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine is set to deliver a strong editorial mix, combining exclusive interviews, retail technology insights, and sharp...
Fruit and Vegetable Prices Set to Rise Sharply as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Supply Chains
A fresh wave of food inflation may be on the horizon, with industry experts warning that fruit and vegetable prices could rise by as much as 30% if tensions involving Iran and the Strait...
Riad Beladi Speaks to Donna Morris at EmTech AI Summit: Walmart Accelerates AI Rollout Across 2.1 Million Employees
Walmart is moving ahead with one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence workforce strategies in global retail, with plans to equip its entire 2.1 million-strong workforce with AI skills over the coming years as...
Walmart Accelerates AI Training for 2.1 Million Employees as It Bets on Agentic Tools to Transform Retail Operations
Walmart is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to train its entire global workforce of around 2.1 million employees in artificial intelligence, as the retailer seeks to embed AI more deeply into everyday operations...
Carrefour Reinforces European Strategy as Market Pressures and Consumer Shifts Intensify
Carrefour continues to strengthen its position across key European markets as the grocery sector faces persistent pressure from inflation, shifting consumer behaviour, and heightened competition. The retailer is focusing on operational efficiency, strategic partnerships,...
Asda Accelerates Price-Led Strategy as Competition Intensifies in UK Grocery Sector
Asda continues to push forward with its aggressive price-led strategy as competition in the UK grocery market becomes increasingly intense. With consumer budgets still under pressure, the retailer is leaning heavily on its “rollback”...
Sainsbury’s Strengthens Value Strategy as Competition Intensifies Across UK Grocery Market
Sainsbury’s continues to operate in an increasingly competitive UK grocery sector, where pressure from both hard discounters and higher-end retailers is reshaping the battle for market share. With consumer spending still under strain from...
Privately SA launches AgeAI+ for retail, bringing offline, privacy-first age assurance to the point of sale
New solution helps retailers manage growing age-control complexity across tobacco, vapes, alcohol and other restricted goods SafetyTech company Privately SA has today launched AgeAI+, a new retail age assurance solution designed to help retailers manage...
USA — Electronic Shelf Labels Under Scrutiny: Why Regulators Are Raising Concerns
USA — Electronic Shelf Labels Under Scrutiny: Why Regulators Are Raising ConcernsBy the ISN Editorial Team The rapid rollout of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across the United States has sparked a political and regulatory...