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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:...
Walmart: Global Reach, Local Challenges
Walmart: Global Reach, Local Challenges Walmart remains the world’s largest retailer, but it continues to face challenges in aligning its global operations with shifting market dynamics. While no new reports surfaced today, analysts highlight...
UK Bakers Expand Equipment Recovery Operations in the Scottish Region with Appointment of Investigations Officer
London, Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution has recruited Richard Morrice to...