Analysis
Retail Reawakening: What the Latest ONS Figures Really Tell Us
The latest retail sales release from the Office for National Statistics signals something the sector has been waiting for: a decisive lift in consumer activity. January’s 1.8 per cent monthly rise in sales volumes...
Carrefour’s Exit from Romania
Carrefour’s Exit from Romania: Strategic Retreat or Calculated Value Creation? A Deep Analysis of Market Entry, Profit Extraction and the Real Purpose of Global Expansion By Riad Beladi When a Giant Walks Away When...
Will Kroger sharpen prices, refresh its stores and finally make e-commerce pay under its new chief executive, Greg Foran?
If history is any guide, the answer is yes — and that is precisely why Kroger may be better positioned than critics assume. Foran arrives in Cincinnati with a reputation forged at Walmart, where...
International Supermarket News: 31 Years of Multilingual Leadership in Retail Media
For more than three decades, International Supermarket News (ISN) has been a trusted voice in the global retail industry. Celebrating 31 years of continuous publication, ISN has built a strong reputation as a reliable...
Kauno Grūdai and Grybai LT: Building One of Europe’s Most Scalable Organic Convenience Food Platforms
The acquisition of Grybai LT by Kauno Grūdai marks far more than the transfer of ownership of a soup and canned food factory. It represents a strategic acceleration toward building one of the largest...
Aldi Crowned UK’s Cheapest Supermarket as Price Pressure Intensifies Across Grocery Sector
New analysis of UK grocery prices for January shows that Aldi remains the benchmark for low‑cost shopping, reinforcing its long‑held position at the bottom of the price ladder and putting renewed pressure on full‑service...
Supermarket Predictions 2026–2027: Price, Consolidation and the Rise of the Silent Movers
By Riad BeladiWritten on 2 February 2026 After 30 years of observing the global grocery industry, it is clear that 2026–2027 will not be a year of stability. The UK and US supermarket landscapes...
Automation Becomes Strategic: Why High-Tech Distribution Centres Are Redefining Supermarket Supply Chains
For years, automation in supermarket logistics was framed as an efficiency upgrade — a way to move cases faster, reduce labour dependency and cut operational costs. In 2026, that narrative has shifted. Highly automated...
Exporting Food in the Age of Protectionism
An Investigative Report by Riad Beladi In an era where global supply chains are increasingly stressed and geopolitical tensions intensify, the world’s food markets face a paradox: even as demand for food exports grows,...
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...