Interviews & Comments
The People Behind the Shelves: An Interview with a Former E.Leclerc Buyer
Interview by Riad Beladi, Editor, International Supermarket News Supermarket buyers play one of the most important roles in the food retail industry. Every product that reaches a supermarket shelf has, in most cases, been...
Nathan Ansell, Chief Customer Officer at Waitrose, Appointed President-Elect of the Advertising Association
The UK advertising industry is preparing for a new chapter following the announcement that a new President-Elect has been appointed to lead the Advertising Association from next spring. In a personal announcement shared with...
Interview: Christina Freier, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA, in Conversation with Riad Beladi, Editor of International Supermarket News (ISN)
FRUIT LOGISTICA is widely regarded as the world’s leading trade fair for the global fresh produce industry, bringing together growers, exporters, importers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology companies from across the international supply chain....
Inside the Mind of a European Supermarket Buyer
A Simulated Interview by Riad Beladi, Publisher, International Supermarket News Behind every successful supermarket shelf is a buyer making hundreds of decisions each week. From selecting innovative products and negotiating with suppliers to responding...
Marks & Spencer Appoints John Hunt as New Chief Digital and Technology Officer Amid Ongoing Transformation
Marks & Spencer has announced a significant leadership appointment that marks another step in its ongoing digital transformation journey. John Hunt will be joining the business as Chief Digital and Technology Officer this summer,...
During My Visit to Spain: Grocery Growth, Competition, and the Changing Shape of European Retail
During my visit to Spain to attend a major retail and consumer goods trade show in Madrid, I met with several industry experts to discuss how grocery consumption is evolving across the country. What...
Shaping the Future of Fresh Food: A Conversation with Bobby Chacko, Bonduelle Americas
Bobby Chacko is Chief Executive Officer of Bonduelle Americas, the U.S. business of Bonduelle Group — a 170-year-old, family-owned company built around the belief that plant-rich food can help build a better world. The...
González-Regalado Gourmet: bringing Andalusian excellence to the wider table
Spain has long held a special place in the world of fine food. From the sun-drenched groves of Andalusia to the traditional curing houses of Iberian ham producers, the south of Spain is often...
Sainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Uber and Uber Eats to bring Nectar loyalty to customers
From today, Nectar members can now turn their points into Uber rides or Uber Eats orders – a first for Nectar and for Uber Customers can swap Nectar points for an Uber voucher,...
Carrefour’s AI Leap: Alexandre Bompard Brings Retail Innovation to Life
By Riad Beladi In a bold and highly symbolic move, Alexandre Bompard has chosen not just to announce innovation—but to demonstrate it. In a recently released video on LinkedIn, the CEO of Carrefour illustrates...