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UK Retail Sales Rebound: A Sign of Real Recovery?
In a welcome shift for the UK’s high streets and shopping centres, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a third consecutive month of growth in retail sales, sparking renewed...
The Real Supermarket Battle: How Many People Have Downloaded Your App?
By Emma Carter – International Supermarket News The rules of supermarket competition are changing fast. It’s no longer about who has the biggest store or the most colourful leaflets—it’s about who owns the space...
Amazing Survey by ISN Predicts Gen Z Will Abandon Supermarkets in Favour of Mobile Shopping
Supermarkets of the future will face an uphill battle to stay relevant—especially among Generation Z shoppers. According to a forward-looking consumer trends survey carried out by International Supermarket News, the traditional supermarket experience will...
Adapting to Generation Z: The Future of Grocery Shopping and the App War
Generation Z has grown up with a mobile phone in their hand, where “click and shop” is second nature. Their lifestyle and priorities are different from previous generations. They would often rather spend time...
Anuga 2025: The True International Innovative Food Show
By Riad Beladi Anuga 2025, the world’s leading food and beverage trade fair, is set to take place in Cologne from October 4 to 8, 2025. Marking its 100th anniversary, Anuga promises to be...
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,...
USA Leading the Way in Supermarket Cybersecurity: What UK Retailers Can Learn
As cyberattacks against the retail sector continue to rise, UK supermarkets have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated digital threats targeting customer data, loyalty schemes, and payment systems. In recent months, several major British grocers...
Walmart Cuts 1,500 Tech and Corporate Jobs in Structural Shake-Up
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is undergoing a significant corporate transformation as it prepares to cut approximately 1,500 positions, largely affecting roles within its technology and e-commerce divisions. This strategic shift is designed to...
Ólimpica Leads Latin America’s Retail Innovation with Toshiba’s AI-Powered Checkout Technology
Ólimpica Leads Latin America’s Retail Innovation with Toshiba’s AI-Powered Checkout Technology In an era where seamless customer experiences and operational efficiency are paramount, Colombia’s Ólimpica S.A. has positioned itself at the forefront of retail...
Building Cyber Resilience: Practical Steps and Lessons from Recent Retail Cyberattacks
Following the rising wave of cyberattacks targeting British retailers and their supply chains, it is vital to move beyond awareness and focus on actionable strategies that protect businesses from digital disruption. Here are practical...