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UK: Tesco Strengthens While Inflation Bites
Tesco continues to reinforce its position as the UK’s leading supermarket, with its market share climbing to 28.3% for the 12 weeks ending 5 October 2025, representing a 0.7 percentage point increase year-on-year, according...
IFE 2026 introduces new Sports & Nutrition section as sector continues rapid growth
IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will debut a dedicated Sports & Nutrition section at its 2026 event on 30 March – 01 April, responding to the rapid growth of the UK’s...
UK Retail Technology: Shaping the Future of Grocery Innovation
By Riad Beladi The United Kingdom is fast becoming a world leader in retail technology, combining innovation, adaptability, and a clear understanding of changing consumer habits. From artificial intelligence to automated warehouses, and from...
Smart Shopping Carts Revolutionise Grocery Retail in South Africa
Shoprite’s Checkers division has unveiled a high-tech innovation that could change the shopping experience forever — the smart trolley. The new trolleys allow customers to scan products as they shop, monitor their spending in...
Cyberattack Disrupts Grocery Supply Chains in North America
A major cyberattack has disrupted operations at one of North America’s largest grocery distributors, creating ripple effects throughout the supermarket sector. The affected company, which supplies leading supermarket chains including natural and organic retailers,...
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...