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Albertsons Named in U.S. Wine Bribery Investigation Involving Distributor Executives
Albertsons has been named in a federal bribery investigation in the United States involving senior executives from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, one of the largest alcohol distributors in the country. The case centres...
RTS 2026 Press Day: Retail’s next phase: why customer insight, not AI hype, will define the sector’s long-term winners
The retail sector is no stranger to reinvention, and that constant state of evolution – and the innovation required to support it – was central to discussions among senior brand leaders at the 2026...
Marks & Spencer: Marketing and Press Communication at Its Finest
How a UK Retailer Masters Media, Messaging, and Consumer Engagement In a world where supermarket chains often stumble with public communication, Marks & Spencer stands head and shoulders above its peers. For International Supermarket...
ISN Joins the Global Push for Animal Welfare in Supermarket Supply Chains
Retailers Under Pressure to Honour Cage-Free Commitments Across Europe and the United States, the supermarket industry is facing growing scrutiny over one issue that increasingly shapes consumer trust: animal welfare. Campaign groups, consumer advocates...
Tesco and Sainsbury’s Tighten Their Grip on the UK Grocery Market — But At What Cost?
The UK grocery sector is once again witnessing a familiar pattern: Tesco and Sainsbury’s steadily tightening their hold on the market while several competitors struggle under financial pressure. On the surface, this may appear...
air up® expands across 1,000 UK stores as Boots and Sainsbury’s rollout coincides with new tumbler and pod launches
New Tumbler and Lemon Pods launch as air up® reaches 1,000 UK stores across Boots and Sainsbury’s, marking the brand’s first retail tumbler and expanding its hydration portfolio in store Simon Nüesch, Co-Founder and...
Walmart in 2035: The Rise of the Grab-and-Go Supermarket
By 2035 the supermarket may look dramatically different from the stores consumers know today. The traditional image of shoppers pushing trolleys through long aisles before queuing at checkout counters could become a relic of...
Global Grocery Competition Intensifies: Walmart, Carrefour and Kroger Redefine the Supermarket Battlefield
Across the global retail landscape, the supermarket industry is entering a new phase of strategic competition. Major grocery operators are no longer competing solely within national markets; they are increasingly influenced by global trends...
European Supermarket Giants Under Pressure: Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ahold Delhaize Face a New Retail Reality
The European grocery sector is entering a period of significant adjustment as major supermarket groups confront a combination of economic pressure, evolving consumer behaviour and intensifying competition. Retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Ahold...
The Price War Returns: Supermarket Giants Fight for Value in a Tough Market
If technology is transforming the operational side of grocery retail, pricing remains the battlefield where supermarkets ultimately compete for customers. In 2026, the pressure on food retailers has intensified once again. Consumers across Europe...