Interviews & Comments
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,...
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...