Interviews & Comments
Interview with Emiel Lommen, Commercial Director, Frostkrone Food Group
Frostkrone Food Group is recognised as one of the world’s leading producers of finger food, celebrated for its focus on quality, creativity, and innovation. With an extensive portfolio that blends culinary expertise and trend-driven...
Interview with Riad Beladi – ISN’s Own Analyst on Why Some Supermarkets Win and Others Disappear
By Emma Carter For over three decades, Riad Beladi has been one of the sharpest observers of the retail and supermarket landscape. As an analyst, journalist, and interviewer, he has spoken with some of...
For U.S. Grocers, It’s Game On
Why Now Is the Time for Retailers to Embrace Gamified Loyalty Strategies Jeff Baskin, Chief Revenue Officer at Eagle Eye Despite growing evidence of its impact, gamification remains an underutilized strategy among U.S. grocers,...
Retail Technology: An Interview with Sarah Cole, Founder of Flagship PR, by Riad Beladi
Our editorial team at International Supermarket News has had the pleasure of working with Sarah Cole for over three years. During this time, she has represented some of the most respected names in retail...
Sir Ken Morrison (1931–2017): From Market Stall to Supermarket Titan
By Riad Beladi Few individuals have left such a lasting mark on British retail as Sir Kenneth Duncan Morrison, better known as Sir Ken Morrison. From humble beginnings on a Bradford market stall to...
Fruit Attraction: Interview with María José Sánchez, Director – by Riad Beladi, Fresh Produce Editor, ISN Magazine
• Fruit Attraction has become a must-attend event for international buyers and suppliers. What key factors have contributed to the event’s incredible growth and reputation in recent years? Since its creation, Fruit Attraction has...
Algeria–UK Trade Future: Riad Beladi Talks to Member of Parliament and Energy Minister-in-Waiting Alexander Stafford
Algeria, Not France’s Chasse Gardée: Sovereignty and Trade with the UK In a powerful and, at moments, politically charged exchange, Riad Beladi, journalist and market analyst for International Supermarket News, spoke with Alexander Stafford,...
Alexandre Bompard Rejects Social VAT Proposal, Calls for Fairer Economic Measures
Alexandre Bompard Rejects Social VAT Proposal, Calls for Fairer Economic Measures – ISN Reveal By Riad Beladi – Editor: James Taylor At the Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence 2025, Alexandre Bompard, President and CEO of Carrefour...
Aldi USA’s Seamless Leadership Shift: Atty McGrath Steps In with Confidence
Aldi USA’s Seamless Leadership Shift: Atty McGrath Steps In with Confidence Aldi USA is proving once again that smooth leadership transitions are not only possible—they can be strategic. As the discount grocery chain continues...
Cevital After Issad Rebrab: Has Algeria’s Industrial Giant Lost Its Edge?
By Riad Beladi Once the undisputed powerhouse of Algeria’s private sector, Cevital is now facing mounting challenges in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Since the retirement of its iconic founder, Issad Rebrab, questions have...