Supermarkets
Supermarkets Under Fire for Sourcing Cheaper Imported Meat
Supermarkets across the United Kingdom are increasingly turning to cheaper imported meat to keep prices down for consumers, but the move is sparking concern among British farmers and raising questions about long-term sourcing commitments....
SPAR China: Growth in a Competitive Retail Landscape
SPAR China represents one of the most dynamic regional expansions within the global SPAR retail network. Since entering the Chinese market in 2004, SPAR has steadily carved out a presence across key provinces, adapting...
USA Shoppers at Risk as Hackers Target Supermarkets and Distributors
Supermarkets and distributors across the United States are facing an alarming surge in cyberattacks that threaten to disrupt the entire grocery supply chain. From food delivery logistics to in-store systems and customer data protection,...
Cyberattack Hits UNFI, Disrupting Major Grocery Supply Chains Across North America
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), one of the largest grocery distributors in North America, is currently facing serious operational challenges after falling victim to a cyberattack. The incident, which was discovered late last week,...
Walmart Moves On from Capital One, Launches New Credit Cards with In-House Fintech
In a bold move that reshapes its financial services strategy, Walmart is replacing its former credit card partnership with Capital One by introducing a new programme powered by its own fintech firm, One. The...
UK Supermarket Market Share Is Being Redistributed, Not Expanded – The Next Five Years Will Be Crucial
By Riad Beladi The UK supermarket landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, but it is not one of expansion. Rather, it is a redistribution of existing market share—a competitive reshuffling driven by shifting consumer...
Costco to Launch Early Shopping Hours for Executive Members in the U.S.
Costco is reportedly planning to introduce a new benefit for its Executive Members by offering earlier access to its U.S. warehouses, a move that could begin later this month. According to internal communications shared...
Is There Room Left for Supermarket Expansion in the UK?
By Riad Beladi The British supermarket landscape has undergone dramatic transformations over the past three decades. Once a golden territory for rapid retail expansion, the United Kingdom saw an explosion of supermarket store openings...
Trump’s Tariffs: A Short-Term Show with Long-Term Consequences – ISN Reveal
Trump’s Tariffs: A Short-Term Show with Long-Term Consequences By Riad Beladi, ISN Analyst When Donald Trump entered the White House, his bold economic rhetoric captured headlines worldwide. Among his most controversial moves were the sweeping...
Costco Breaks Fuel Sales Records with Extended Petrol Station Hours
Costco has recorded a surge in fuel sales after expanding the operating hours of its petrol stations and opening new sites across the United States. The move, aimed at improving customer convenience, has paid...