Interviews & Comments
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...
Wolf Haldenstein Investigates Data Breach Impacting Ahold Delhaize USA Services
The prominent national consumer rights law firm Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”) has launched an investigation into potential claims related to the recent Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC (“Ahold Delhaize”)...
Terry Leahy: The Quiet Architect Behind Tesco’s Rise
By Riad Beladi When the retail history of Britain is told, few names carry as much strategic weight as Sir Terry Leahy. Often working behind the scenes, Leahy was the man who not only...
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...