Editor’s Picks
Walmart: Steady Trading and Bold Technology
Walmart in the United States begins September with a straightforward message: stores remain open on Labour Day, with normal hours. Reliability remains its calling card. Yet beneath that everyday stability lies a major technological...
Netto Labels Shrinkflated Products to Aid Consumer Transparency
Netto is turning the spotlight on shrinkflation by tagging products that have been reduced in size without price cuts. The move has been praised for boosting consumer transparency and reinforcing fairness at the shelf....
Solstice AV Senior Account Manager Tanita Russell set for grueling 50km ultra-marathon to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
Solstice AV Senior Account Manager, Tanita Russell, will be swapping the comfort of her office chair and computer later this month, by taking on one of the UK’s most gruelling 50km ultra marathons as...
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....
Adidas Confirms Cyber-Attack; Customer Contact Data Exposed
Adidas has confirmed that it was the target of a cyber-attack impacting customer contact data, although payment details and passwords were reportedly not compromised. The company is actively investigating the breach and working with...
Algeria’s Strawberry Surplus: High Quality, Low Prices, and Untapped Export Potential
Algeria’s agricultural sector is known for producing an abundance of high-quality produce, and one product that exemplifies this is strawberries. Despite being one of the country’s most prized fruits, strawberries in Algeria are often...
Carrefour’s Digital-First Approach – A Sustainable Future or Cost-Cutting Strategy?
Carrefour’s recent announcement that it will cease distributing paper promotional leaflets in Spain as of March 31, 2025, is being hailed as a bold move toward sustainability. The initiative, which aims to reduce paper...
CMA Should Back Off: Sainsbury’s and Asda Should Try to Merge for Survival
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has long held the position that allowing the merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda would lead to reduced competition and, ultimately, higher prices for consumers. However, in today’s rapidly...
How Beauty Brands Are Harnessing Social Media to Drive Engagement and Sales
Social media platforms have revolutionised the way beauty brands connect with consumers, turning engagement into direct sales opportunities. TikTok Shop, a rapidly growing marketplace, is at the forefront of this transformation, allowing smaller businesses...
FDA Bans Red Food Dye Linked to Cancer – A Step Toward Safer Food
In a long-awaited move, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a widely used food coloring. The decision comes after years of research and concern...