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M&S Picks up the Baton on Industry Initiative to Turn Surplus Food Into Meals for Those That Need Them
M&S is joining an industry-first coalition to support families who are experiencing hunger by turning surplus food from supply chains into millions of meals Working with supplier partners, M&S is helping redistribute surplus...
Retail Crime on the Rise
Supermarkets were once among the most ordinary spaces in public life—predictable, neutral, almost invisible in their routine. That quiet normalcy is eroding. The growing call from major chains like Sainsbury’s for increased police presence...
Lidl GB unveils hundreds of new store locations across Great Britain
Lidl GB has published its latest Site Requirements Brochure, identifying hundreds of potential locations across Great Britain for new store developments as part of its continued expansion strategy. The discounter is actively seeking freehold,...
Frostkrone Food Group: Fresh Inspiration for Irresistible Finger Food and Snacks
Rietberg, does great snacking look like today? Frostkrone Food Group has a clear answer – and it’s on show at PLMA 2026. With a line-up of new finger food and snack ideas, the company...
Tesco Shares Rise, Outperforming the Wider Market
Tesco shares moved higher earlier this week, outperforming the broader market and drawing renewed attention from investors. The uptick reflects a combination of steady operational performance and growing confidence in the retailer’s near-term outlook....
Supermarket Marketplaces vs Amazon: Competition or Strategic Coexistence?
The rapid evolution of e-commerce has led traditional retailers to rethink their business models, with many supermarket giants launching their own online marketplaces. Companies such as Carrefour and Kaufland have entered the marketplace arena,...
Kroger and Albertsons: Why a Second Merger Attempt Could Be a Battle for Survival in the Age of Walmart and Amazon
A renewed merger attempt between Kroger and Albertsons would no longer be a simple corporate restructuring exercise. It would represent a strategic response to a retail environment that has fundamentally changed, where scale, logistics,...
International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine – Next Issue Preview
International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine – Next Issue Preview The upcoming issue of International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine is set to deliver a strong editorial mix, combining exclusive interviews, retail technology insights, and sharp...
Fruit and Vegetable Prices Set to Rise Sharply as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Supply Chains
A fresh wave of food inflation may be on the horizon, with industry experts warning that fruit and vegetable prices could rise by as much as 30% if tensions involving Iran and the Strait...
Riad Beladi Speaks to Donna Morris at EmTech AI Summit: Walmart Accelerates AI Rollout Across 2.1 Million Employees
Walmart is moving ahead with one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence workforce strategies in global retail, with plans to equip its entire 2.1 million-strong workforce with AI skills over the coming years as...
