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Kroger and Albertsons: The Consolidation That Never Was
The long-discussed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, valued at around 24.6 billion dollars, may have been blocked, but its shadow still hangs over the American supermarket industry. The proposed deal, which would have created...
UK: Asda and the Return of the Price War
Asda, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, continues to face mounting challenges as competition intensifies and inflationary pressures reshape consumer behaviour. The retailer’s market share slipped to around 11.8% in the 12 weeks...
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...