Analysis
Asda: Automation Meets Perception Battle
Asda begins September with its reputation under scrutiny. The separation from Walmart’s technology systems has caused teething issues, from disrupted deliveries to customer complaints about digital interfaces. Yet beneath the noise, Asda is quietly...
German Food Market Summer 2025: Signs of Slowdown with Modest Recovery
The German food market in the summer of 2025 has shown mixed signals, marked by a short-term slowdown followed by a mild recovery. While demand for food remains resilient, the pace of growth has...
For U.S. Grocers, It’s Game On
Why Now Is the Time for Retailers to Embrace Gamified Loyalty Strategies Jeff Baskin, Chief Revenue Officer at Eagle Eye Despite growing evidence of its impact, gamification remains an underutilized strategy among U.S. grocers,...
Packaging Imitation in the Grocery Sector: Legal Battles and High Costs
By Riad Beladi In the fiercely competitive grocery industry, brand identity is everything. A product’s packaging is not merely a design choice; it is a psychological trigger that taps into consumer familiarity and trust....
Alexandre Bompard Rejects Social VAT Proposal, Calls for Fairer Economic Measures
Alexandre Bompard Rejects Social VAT Proposal, Calls for Fairer Economic Measures – ISN Reveal By Riad Beladi – Editor: James Taylor At the Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence 2025, Alexandre Bompard, President and CEO of Carrefour...
Walmart Shows Retail at Its Best – Helping Where It Matters Most
By Riad Beladi, Analyst At a time when families across the globe are feeling the pinch from inflation, rising education costs, and economic uncertainty, Walmart has once again demonstrated what it means to be...
France’s Mercialys Consolidates Retail Power with Full Supermarket Control
In a bold move reshaping the landscape of French food retail, property giant Mercialys has taken full operational control of a national supermarket portfolio. This strategic consolidation will allow the group to optimise leasing...
The Ice Cream Industry’s Colourful Turn: U.S. Makers Move Away from Artificial Dyes
In a major shift for America’s frozen dessert market, the nation’s leading ice cream manufacturers have announced a sweeping commitment to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028. This voluntary pledge marks a...
A Healthy Economy Is Measured by a Healthy Retail Sector
By Riad Beladi, Analyst for International Supermarket News With over three decades of experience analysing global retail trends, I’ve seen firsthand how the strength of a nation’s economy is reflected in its supermarket aisles....
What Lies Behind the Price Tag: Understanding Supermarket Overheads – ISN Reveal
When a shopper places a product in their supermarket trolley, they may assume the majority of what they pay goes directly to the supplier or producer. However, behind every £1 spent lies a complex...