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Jihane Brahamia Case: When Justice Tilts, Processed Meat, Public Health, and the Price of Speaking Out
By International Supermarket News When justice appears to lean toward industrial power, a deeper question emerges: is the system defending truth—or silencing it? The recent case involving Algerian nutrition engineer Jihane Brahamia has stirred...
Millennials lead demand for ‘third space’ retail: 6 in 10 want community and commerce baked into physical shopping experiences – RTS
London, UK — The growing demand for retail stores to deliver ‘third space’ environments, which seamlessly combine community and commerce, is being driven by Millennials, according to new figures from the Retail Technology Show...
BANANA SALES REPORT: SUPPLY, DEMAND AND THE GEN Z SHIFT – NEXT ISSUE INSIGHT
BANANA SALES REPORT: SUPPLY, DEMAND AND THE GEN Z SHIFT – NEXT ISSUE INSIGHT Bananas remain one of the most traded fresh fruits globally, but the market is entering a subtle yet important phase...
Waitrose enters airport retail for the first time at Heathrow Airport
Waitrose products will launch in four new RELAY stores in Terminal 2 First store due to open in May 2026 Supports Waitrose strategy to grow across shops, new locations and channels Waitrose is...
Algeria: The Quiet Power of Africa’s Largest Nation
By John Meverly There are countries that sell themselves loudly, and there are countries that do not need to. Algeria belongs firmly to the latter. It does not chase attention, yet it leaves a...
Time for Consolidation: Why Mergers Are Inevitable in British Supermarkets
The idea that the British supermarket sector can continue operating in its current fragmented and hyper-competitive form is increasingly difficult to defend. Margin pressure, rising operational costs and shifting consumer behaviour are pushing the...
POP Retail: The Rise of Digital POP and the Reinvention of the Supermarket Shelf
Point of Purchase is no longer a static concept. What was once limited to cardboard displays, shelf talkers and promotional signage is being fundamentally redefined. POP retail is entering a new phase—dynamic, data-driven and...
Fresh Pasta Overtaking Dry Pasta: A Premium Shift Reshaping Supermarket Shelves
The pasta aisle is undergoing a quiet but decisive transformation. For decades, dry pasta defined the category—reliable, affordable and a staple in every household. Today, that dominance is being challenged. Fresh pasta is no...
North Africa’s Supermarket Revolution: Carrefour Leads While Auchan Hesitates
The supermarket landscape in North Africa is undergoing a structural transformation, moving steadily from fragmented traditional retail towards organised modern distribution. This shift is not merely about shopping habits; it reflects deeper economic evolution,...
Algeria and Helium: The Quiet Power Rising in a Strategic Global Race
Helium is no longer a trivial gas reserved for balloons and entertainment. Helium has become one of the most strategic natural resources of the 21st century, silently powering critical sectors such as medical imaging,...