Analysis
The United States Stands by Its Allies – A Lesson for the New Global Order
In an increasingly divided world, recent events have once again highlighted the importance of trusted alliances. As global tensions rise, one message rings clear: the United States continues to stand by its allies —...
How Algeria Can Reach $50 Billion in Non-Hydrocarbon Exports: A Strategic Roadmap
By Riad Beladi | Edited by James TaylorRiad Beladi is a senior analyst at the ISN Group. He has collaborated with the California Department of Agriculture and worked with multiple international retailers, each with...
Supermarkets Under Fire for Sourcing Cheaper Imported Meat
Supermarkets across the United Kingdom are increasingly turning to cheaper imported meat to keep prices down for consumers, but the move is sparking concern among British farmers and raising questions about long-term sourcing commitments....
Trump Acts Like He Owns America – But the Voters Hold the Deed
Donald Trump has always blurred the lines between power and possession. He treats the presidency not as a public trust, but as a personal enterprise—behaving less like an elected leader and more like the...
Is There Room Left for Supermarket Expansion in the UK?
By Riad Beladi The British supermarket landscape has undergone dramatic transformations over the past three decades. Once a golden territory for rapid retail expansion, the United Kingdom saw an explosion of supermarket store openings...
Britain Must Return to Manufacturing – The Legacy of Adam Smith Demands It
By Riad Beladi, ISN Analyst – ISN Reveal Once the beating heart of the Industrial Revolution, Britain now finds itself adrift in a global economy that demands production, not just consumption. The nation that...
Home Bargains Opens £400 Million Automated Warehouse, Pioneering Retail Logistics
Home Bargains has inaugurated a new £400 million automated warehouse in St Helens, designed to support its network of 300 stores. The facility features cutting-edge automation technology, with 80% of operations automated, positioning it...
Walmart vs. Kroger: Who Really Offers the Best Value for Weekly Groceries?
By James Taylor | International Supermarket News Over the past two weeks, I set out to compare two of America’s most prominent grocery retailers—Walmart and Kroger—by replicating the same weekly shopping trip at both...
Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Look-Alike Snack Packaging — But Can They Win?
ISN Reveal by Riad Beladi By Riad Beladi, Edited by James Taylor Is it Wheat Thins or Thin Wheat? Nutter Butters or Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cookies? Nilla Wafers or simply Vanilla Wafers? To...
Why Taking Over All of Carrefour Is Impossible — But Expansion in Select Countries Remains Viable
Recent reports that Ahold Delhaize held preliminary talks to acquire French retail giant Carrefour have reignited discussion around consolidation in Europe’s grocery sector. However, the idea of a full acquisition — taking over the...