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Riad Beladi commented on the FTC’s decision to attempt to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger
By Alain Taylor Riad Beladi is a British international media and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in the retail industry. He serves as a journalist and market analyst for International Supermarket...
FTC Stops Kroger-Albertsons Merger Until Court Delivers a Decision
Portland ISN Reporter: George Putchek Those arguments, delivered in a courtroom on the 14th floor of the federal courthouse in downtown Portland, showcased the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) push to block the nearly $25...
Supermarkets in France to Start Selling Diet Pills Without Prescription
Supermarkets in France to Start Selling Diet Pills Without Prescription A significant change is coming to France’s retail landscape as supermarkets are set to begin selling diet pills without the need for a prescription....
TikTok May Be Blocked in the USA as Its Fate Rests with Three Judges
The future of TikTok, one of the most popular apps in the United States, now hangs in the balance as a crucial legal battle unfolds in the nation’s capital. On Monday, attorneys for TikTok...
Tesco Supermarket Interim Results 2024/25
Interim Results 2024/25 STRONG CUSTOMER OFFER DELIVERS VOLUME GROWTH AND MARKET SHARE GAINS. Performance highlights (on a continuing operations basis)1,2H1 24/25H1 23/24Change at actual ratesChange at constant ratesGroup sales (exc. VAT, exc. fuel)3£31,463m£30,401m3.5%4.0%Adjusted operating profit4£1,649m£1,426m15.6%15.8% ...
USA Historic Dockworker Strike Threatens Major Disruptions Across US Ports: Supermarket Supply Chains at Risk
Historic Dockworker Strike Threatens Major Disruptions Across US Ports: Supermarket Supply Chains at Risk In a landmark event, approximately 45,000 dockworkers went on strike this Tuesday for the first time in nearly five decades....
Carrefour’s Strategic Expansion: Rebranding Cora Supermarkets Across Franc
Carrefour is taking a bold step to reinforce its dominance in the French retail market with the rebranding of 60 Cora supermarkets across the country. The transition, which began in early October 2024, follows...
China’s Luxury Fashion Market: Top Brands Dominating the Glamour World
As one of the world’s largest luxury markets, China has become a key battleground for global fashion houses. With a rapidly growing middle class and a rising number of affluent consumers, the country’s appetite...
Top 10 Best Bargain Shopping Spots for Brands in New York City
By Riad Beladi New York City is synonymous with world-class shopping, but you don’t have to break the bank to score top brands. Whether you’re hunting for high-end labels or stylish steals, the city...
How to spot signs of modern slavery in your supply chain
This week a BBC exposé revealed that modern slavery victims were forced to work at a McDonald’s in Cambridge, and a factory supplying goods to major supermarkets, including Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Asda, M&S and Co-op. While McDonald’s...