Interviews & Comments
Legion Technologies, a leader in Workforce Management (WFM), announces the strategic hire of Marcus Beaver, to accelerate its growth and delivery of AI-powered workforce innovation across the UK and Europe
Legion Technologies, a leading innovator in workforce management (WFM), today announced the appointment of Marcus Beaver, who joins as Strategic Advisor to the CEO, to support the business as it scales and expands across...
Interview: Riad Beladi, Analyst & Editor at International Supermarket News, in Conversation with Alexander Stein, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA
FRUIT LOGISTICA has become the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to the fruit and vegetable industry. What began as a modest gathering of professionals has evolved into a global meeting point for fresh produce...
Kroger CEO Ron Sargent Highlights Shift Toward Health-Conscious and Premium Shopping Trends
During Kroger’s latest earnings call on June 20, CEO Ron Sargent reported strong performance in key categories including pharmacy, e-commerce, and fresh food. Notably, fresh food sales outpaced traditional centre-store items, pointing to a...
Ashwin Prasad Takes the Helm at Tesco: Steering the Grocery Giant Through a Fierce Price War Era
Tesco has announced Ashwin Prasad as its new CEO for the UK and Ireland, marking a pivotal moment in the supermarket giant’s leadership. Prasad, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer, is set to take...
Allan Leighton: Like a Gladiator Going Into the Arena
Allan Leighton returns to ASDA like a gladiator stepping into the arena — fully aware of the brutal contest ahead. The UK supermarket sector is locked in a fierce price war. Aldi and Lidl...
Celebrating Our People – A Message from Rami Baitiéh, CEO of Morrisons
Taking a moment to appreciate our colleagues and reflect on the hard work and dedication they give every day is so important. Every month, Jodie Keating and I have the privilege of hand-signing congratulatory...
M&S Food Backs British Farming as Berry Season Begins – A Message from Alex Freudmann
Alex Freudmann, Managing Director of M&S Food, recently highlighted a message that deserves more frequent attention — that the UK, thanks to its long hours of daylight, reliable rainfall, fertile soil, skilled farmers, and...
Sir Terry Leahy: The Man Who Transformed the UK Supermarket Industry
Few figures have had as lasting an impact on British retail as Sir Terry Leahy. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco from 1997 to 2011, Leahy didn’t just grow the supermarket...
Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer. Building Tomorrow’s Supermarkets Today
Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer & Global Chief Technology Officer Suresh Kumar is the Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Lead Retail Technology Buyer at...
Lisa Sequino Appointed President of Makeup Brand Cluster at The Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies has officially announced the appointment of Lisa Sequino as President of its Makeup Brand Cluster, effective June 9, 2025. In this pivotal role, Sequino will spearhead the global strategy, innovation,...