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Building smart: enabling retail’s AI journey with foundational tools
Ed Betts, COO, Retail Express, explores the importance of solid foundational data infrastructure in supporting retail’s transition to AI AI insights are the catalyst of real change in the future, an essential component of...
Europe’s Most Sophisticated Supply Chains: Innovation, Precision, and Resilience
By Riad Beladi Europe’s supply chains are among the most advanced and efficient in the world, driven by a combination of cutting-edge technology, cross-border integration, and a culture of operational excellence. From automotive to...
Kroger’s 2025 “Freshgiving” Feast — A Holiday Table for Ten, for Less Than $4.75 Each
A Feast That Feels Like Home — Without the Hefty Price Tag Thanksgiving, that time of warmth, family, and grateful hearts, often comes with a price. But this year, Kroger is rewriting the recipe...
Aldi and Mercadona Continue to Win Shoppers with Simple Ideas
Aldi once again proved its mastery of seasonal buzz with the release of its limited-edition “Specialbuys.” This time, it’s Christmas toys and decorations stealing the spotlight — shoppers queued outside stores before opening hours...
Carrefour Eyes New Territories and Strategic Sales
Carrefour appears to be reshaping its global footprint once again. Insiders say the group has been exploring potential partnerships in the Balkans and reviewing its Latin American portfolio. The moves reflect a sharper strategy...
A new retail partnership inside Tesco: home-wares brand joins grocery
In the UK, home-wares retailer The Range is set to open its first supermarket-based store within a Tesco Extra in Yardley, timed to coincide with the run-up to Christmas. The move reflects a trend...
Price war alert: Asda triggers jitters across UK supermarket shares
A sharper-than-expected move by Asda – the UK grocery chain – to cut prices on close to a thousand grocery products has sent ripple effects through the supermarket sector, prompting investor anxiety about margin...
Merger landscape in U.S. supermarkets: what comes next?
The proposed Kroger‑Albertsons merger — valued at roughly $24.6 billion — was formally challenged by the FTC on the grounds that it would reduce competition, raise prices for consumers and weaken worker bargaining power. Supermarket...
Algeria, the Diaspora Comeback & Miss Mezghana
By Riad Beladi I seldom write about cultural events. Yet this time I make an exception — because the story is about Algeria: my origins, my homeland. Though I’ve spent much of my life...
Tesco Raises Profit Outlook and Sharpens Focus on Value
Tesco has upgraded its profit expectations following a strong trading period that demonstrated the supermarket’s resilience and strategic focus. The company now anticipates adjusted operating profits of up to £3.1 billion for the financial...