Interviews & Comments
Asda Strengthens Marketing Leadership with Appointment of Tom Hampson
Asda has announced the appointment of Tom Hampson to its Customer and Marketing senior leadership team. Tom will join the business in June as Vice President – Marketing, reporting to Rachel Eyre, Chief Customer...
Marca 2026: Rossano Bozzi on How Private Label Is Shaping the Future of European Retail at MARCA by BolognaFiere
Exhibition: Marca 2026 – Private LabelEditor: Riad Beladi, International Supermarket NewsInterviewee: Rossano Bozzi, Director, Heritage Business Unit, BolognaFiere Private label continues to gain momentum across Europe, reshaping the relationship between retailers, manufacturers and consumers....
Daniel Canzian Appointed Norwegian Stockfish Ambassador in Italy 2025
A new contemporary interpreter for an iconic product deeply rooted in Italian culinary tradition. Milan, Chef Daniel Canzian has been named Norwegian Stockfish Ambassador 2025 by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), following in the...
Exclusive ISN Interview with Pete Gillett, Founder of Marketpoint Recall
For more than 25 years, Marketpoint Recall has been helping brands prepare for, manage, and recover from product recalls with confidence. With supermarkets under constant pressure to respond quickly and effectively to recalls, the...
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...
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...