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The Real Cost of a Standard Grocery Basket at Major UK Supermarkets – Fresh Produce Not Included
With food inflation hitting shoppers hard across the UK, International Supermarket News set out to compare the cost of a typical grocery basket across five leading supermarkets: Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, and Aldi. The...
Supermarkets Must Evolve or Risk Falling Behind – ISN Report
The pace of change in consumer behaviour is accelerating faster than ever, and supermarkets that fail to adapt swiftly are likely to find it increasingly difficult to remain competitive. In today’s retail landscape, flexibility...
Kroger CEO Ron Sargent Highlights Shift Toward Health-Conscious and Premium Shopping Trends
During Kroger’s latest earnings call on June 20, CEO Ron Sargent reported strong performance in key categories including pharmacy, e-commerce, and fresh food. Notably, fresh food sales outpaced traditional centre-store items, pointing to a...
Tesco’s Momentum Grows While Asda’s Market Share Dips Below 12%
Kantar’s latest UK grocery market data, covering the 12 weeks to 15 June 2025, reveals significant shifts in the retail landscape, with Tesco’s growth accelerating and Asda’s market share falling below 12% for the...
Henderson Foodservice serves up streamlined supplier product data management, in partnership with Akeneo
Akeneo’s Supplier Data Manager (SDM) automates the collection, cleaning and enrichment of product data – saving an estimated 10 minutes of processing time per item across Henderson’s 5,000+ product range SDM streamlines product record...
Aldi CEO Giles Hurley Sends a Strong Message of Support to Britain’s Farmers
In a world where supply chains have become increasingly complex, and where supermarket pricing continues to face scrutiny from both consumers and regulators, a rare voice of clarity and support has emerged this week...
From Belfast to Britain: How Barista Bar is Stirring Up the Coffee-to-Go Market – ISN Reveal
By James Taylor Barista Bar, Northern Ireland’s homegrown coffee-to-go sensation, has brewed its way into the hearts of British consumers with a bold expansion strategy that’s winning over retailers and shoppers alike. Launched in...
Electronic Shelf Labels: Tesco Leads the Charge in Retail’s Digital Overhaul
Electronic Shelf Labels: Tesco Leads the Charge in Retail’s Digital Overhaul Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly transforming the way supermarkets operate, bringing automation, real-time pricing, and greater efficiency to the shop floor. These...
Gel-clear Unveils UCP700+: The Condensate Pump Engineered for Refrigerated Display Cabinets
Blackburn, UK – Gel-clear, the refrigeration drainage specialists known for practical innovation, has launched the UCP700+, a high-performance condensate pump designed specifically to overcome the unique challenges found in supermarket refrigerated display cabinets. Unlike...
French Winemakers Furious at Aldi Over Rock-Bottom Wine Prices
Aldi stores across south-west France, from the Rhône Valley to Bordeaux, have become flashpoints of protest after controversial comments by the discount retailer’s national wine, beer and spirits buyer, Roger Anthony, triggered outrage among...