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Algeria’s Musical Tapestry: A Journey Through Sound and Innovation
By Jenny Richards and Riad Beladi Culture is the essence of my life. My background is rooted in artistic pursuits—music, performance art, theatre, cooking, painting, and artisanal crafts. Recently, through a close Algerian friend,...
Supermarket Giants: The Ongoing Trend of Mergers and Acquisitions
In recent years, the supermarket and retail sectors have witnessed a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between some of the largest companies in the industry. These deals are reshaping the global retail landscape,...
The Butcher, the Baker, and Beyond: The Evolution from Local Shops to Supermarkets
By James Taylor In days gone by, communities were built around the local butcher, baker, chemist, and grocer, each offering specialised services and products. These small, independent shops were more than just places to...
Former Tesco CEO’s Bold Plan to Power Britain with Moroccan Green Energy
In Morocco’s south-west, a vast network of solar and wind farms, sprawling across an area as large as Greater London, could soon provide clean electricity to over 9 million homes in Britain. At the...
The Fight is On: Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Hit Another Roadblock
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC5) for a Global Plastics Treaty concluded without an agreement, leaving critical decisions postponed until the final negotiation meeting. In response to the delay, Graham Forbes,...
Greenpeace Demands Release of Plastics Treaty Activists as Talks Near Conclusion
Busan, South Korea, 1 December 2024 – Greenpeace has called for the immediate release of four international activists from Britain, Germany, Taiwan, and Mexico who were detained by South Korean authorities following a peaceful protest...
Greenpeace challenges petrochemical tanker as Busan plastics treaty talks enter final stage
https://internationalsupermarketnews.com/wp-content/uploads/GP0SU3OIC_Preview.mp4 Video and Images at the Greenpeace Media Library Daesan, South Korea, 30 November 2024 – As the final negotiations for a UN Global Plastics Treaty enter a critical phase in Busan, South Korea...
The Shift in Retail: Layoffs, E-commerce, and the Globalisation Challenge
Retail as we know it is undergoing a seismic transformation. Despite global consumption steadily rising, the traditional brick-and-mortar retail model is faltering, with major retailers downsizing staff as e-commerce takes centre stage. This shift,...
The ISN Christmas Shopper Survey: What’s on the Table This Holiday Season?
Christmas dinner is the heart of festive celebrations, where families and friends gather around the table to share a special meal. With the cost of living on everyone’s minds, this year’s Christmas shopping choices...
Major UK Supermarkets Issue Product Recalls Over Safety Concerns
Several leading supermarkets in the UK have issued urgent product recalls following safety alerts from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The recalls, aimed at protecting consumer health, involve products that may pose serious risks...