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A Note on Imitators: Protecting the Integrity of International Supermarket News
A Note on Imitators: Protecting the Integrity of International Supermarket NewsBy Riad Beladi, Editor In the evolving landscape of trade media, credibility is everything. So it’s disappointing—though not surprising—to see a newly created entity...
Doug McMillon and Walmart: Steering Change with Quiet Power
Doug McMillon presides over Walmart at a moment of bold transformation—anchored in AI leadership, operational efficiency, and a commitment to affordable pricing. His balanced leadership style is steering Walmart into the future, not through...
Tesco’s New Era: Can Ashwin Prasad Navigate the Next Price War?
As Tesco opens a new chapter under the leadership of Ashwin Prasad, questions naturally surface about how the UK’s largest grocery retailer will defend its position in a tightening retail environment. The appointment signals...
Kroger and Albertsons – The Unravelling of a Retail Power Play
This week marks a turning point in what was once hailed as the most ambitious merger in the American grocery sector. The proposed union between Kroger and Albertsons has not only collapsed under regulatory...
Why Personal Safety Products for Women Are Becoming a Focus for Retailers
Retailers worldwide are expanding their shelves to include more personal safety products specifically designed for women. This shift reflects a growing response to real concerns about safety in everyday life. Items like pepper sprays,...
A GAME OF TWO HALVES – NOW AVAILABLE IN PIZZA FORM AT ASDA Asda serves up the ultimate Half & Half Pizza for Sunday’s big game
To celebrate the biggest football showdown of the summer, Asda has launched a delicious way to celebrate, serving up “Half & Half” pizzas at its Pizza Counters nationwide. Set to hit the back of...
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...
Interview with Riccardo Caravita, Brand Manager at Fiera di Parma, by ISN Editor Riad Beladi – Tuttofood 2026
As Italy continues to position itself as a global leader in food innovation and excellence, TUTTOFOOD stands at the forefront of the country’s international outreach. Organised by Fiere di Parma, TUTTOFOOD has become more than a trade...
Exclusive Brands: The Retail Strategy Bringing Shoppers Back
Retailers are increasingly turning to exclusive brands as a strategy to stand out in a highly competitive marketplace. With price and convenience no longer enough to secure loyalty, stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon...
EY Report: More UK Retailers Warning of Lower Profits
UK-listed retailers issued seven profit warnings in the second quarter of 2025, more than double the number recorded in the previous quarter, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. FTSE Retailers issued four profit...