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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...
A Diplomat and a Gentleman: Algeria’s Voice on the World Stage
By Riad Beladi On 2 May 2025, Amar Bedjemaa was appointed as Algeria’s representative to United Nations and Algeria turn to be a member of the Security Council. His appointment was hailed as one...
Algeria’s Diplomatic Achievement: Recognition of Palestine and the Push for Full UN Membership
Algeria has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to justice and self-determination on the international stage. As soon as it secured a seat at the United Nations Security Council, Algeria wasted no time in...
Amazon Fresh UK Closure: A Reminder That Scale Matters in Food Retail
The news that Amazon is preparing to close all of its Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, just four years after launching its first outlet in London, underlines a fundamental truth in food retail:...