Interviews & Comments
Riad Beladi in Conversation with Alice Ancona, COO of World Trade Center Miami – Spotlight on the America Food & Beverage Show & Conference
As the global food and beverage industry continues to navigate shifting trade dynamics, evolving consumer demands, and post-pandemic recovery, the America Food & Beverage Show and Conference stands out as a crucial platform connecting...
Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity
Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity Interview by Jim Taylor, Edited by Riad Beladi Jim Taylor (JT): Georgina, you have extensive experience working with Carrefour and Auchan. From your perspective,...
Kroger Pays CEO Rodney McMullen $15.6 Million Before Resignation Following Conduct Probe | ISN Reveal
In a year marked by leadership upheaval, Kroger Co. paid its outgoing CEO Rodney McMullen a total of $15.6 million in fiscal 2024—just before he stepped down in the wake of a board-led investigation...
Ollie Shayer Joins SMG: Retail Media’s New Chapter Begins
Retail media is no longer an emerging trend—it’s now a critical pillar in the future of commerce. The appointment of Ollie Shayer, former Omni-Media Director at Boots, as SMG’s new Senior Director of Global...
Tesco Central Europe CEO Matt Simister to Step Down After 30-Year Career
Tesco has announced that Matt Simister, CEO of its Central Europe division, will leave the retail giant after three decades of service. The decision marks a pivotal moment for the company’s international operations, particularly...
Walmart 2025 Annual Report & Proxy Statement: A Year of Resilient Growth, People-Centred Strategy, and Future Readiness
Walmart has once again demonstrated its enduring strength as a retail leader, revealing in its 2025 Annual Report and Proxy Statement a year marked by impressive financial growth, strategic adaptability, and continued investment in...
Kamel Rezig Returns to Ministry: Export Strategy Needs Clear Vision, Not Publicity Stunts
Riad Beladi Reports ALGIERS – Kamel Rezig officially took office on Tuesday as Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, replacing Mohamed Boukhari, who was appointed a day earlier as President of the...
AI and the future of fair and efficient workforce scheduling
Eoin Houlihan, VP EMEA at Legion Technologies, discusses how AI and intelligent automation can transform retail workforce management, to deliver not only the efficiencies needed to help retailers mitigate against the ‘Budget burden’ of...
Food waste reduction becomes key ESG priority for 70% of price-conscious, value-driven consumers – Retail Insight research
Food waste reduction becomes key ESG priority for 70% of price-conscious, value-driven consumers – Retail Insight research Price-sensitive and sustainably-minded shoppers are demanding retailers address food waste and improve markdowns, according to the latest...
Kroger Appoints New Retail Leaders to Drive Strategic Growth
The Kroger Co. has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and future growth across its retail divisions. Joe Kelley, formerly president of the King Soopers & City...