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The World’s Top 20 Social Media Influencers How Much They Earn
The World’s Top 20 Social Media Influencers How Much They Earn and Why They Matter to Global Brands Introduction Social media influencers have become a central force in global marketing, reshaping how brands communicate...
Retail Rewired | 2026 trends – thought leadership series
2026 Trends | RTS’s Matt Bradley on how retail media will reshape retail in 2026 Too often, the narrative around retail fixates on the sector’s perennial issues rather than the opportunities those challenges present. ...
Frozen Foods Industry Report 2025–2035: Market Booms as Lifestyles Shift and Innovation Accelerates
The global frozen food industry is experiencing one of its most dynamic growth periods in decades, driven by changing consumer habits, expanding retail channels, technological innovation and evolving product portfolios that are redefining how...
Mega Grocery Shakeup: Kroger-Albertsons $25B Merger Implodes, CEOs Resign, and a Billion-Dollar Legal War Begins
The American grocery landscape is in turmoil. The highly anticipated $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which would have created the largest supermarket chain in the U.S., has spectacularly collapsed — leaving a...
Price Wars and Competitive Pressures
The global supermarket sector is witnessing one of the most intense periods of price competition in decades. Discount retailers continue to expand aggressively, compelling legacy chains to reduce prices, offer promotions, and re-evaluate product...
Supermarkets in 2025: Virality, Consumer Dynamics, and Strategic Transformations
A global analytical perspective on what is shaping grocery retail today The supermarket industry in 2025 is at a pivotal moment. Viral news stories are no longer isolated incidents; they reveal fundamental shifts in...
The World’s Biggest and Richest Retailers in 2025
Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Discount Chains and Global E-Commerce Giants The global retail industry in 2025 is dominated by a small group of extraordinarily powerful companies. These retailers control tens of thousands of physical outlets, massive...
Plastic in Our Bodies: Bluewater calls for more funding to study health risks of plastic pollution.
Washington, DC, Plastic pollution is no longer only an environmental concern; it is increasingly being found inside the human body, and far too little is being done to understand what this means for human...
The Tesco DNA: How Terry Leahy Built What Asda Never Had
To understand what Tesco has that Asda does not, it is impossible to ignore the long shadow of Sir Terry Leahy. Even years after his departure, his influence still shapes Tesco’s culture, decision-making and...
Tesco’s 2025 Share Price Story: Steady Gains in a Demanding Retail Year
Tesco’s share price journey through 2025 tells a story of steadiness rather than drama, a year defined by resilience, disciplined management and growing investor confidence rather than sharp spikes or collapses. From the opening...