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Retail Technology Show: London Strengthens Its Position as a Retail Tech Centre
First day at the show set the tone for what would become a highly successful edition of the Retail Technology Show, hosted at ExCeL London. From the moment the doors opened, there was a...
Walmart Refreshes Private Label Strategy — But Tesco Still Sets the Benchmark
The decision by Walmart to modernise its flagship private label range marks a significant moment in the evolution of global retail branding. With its Great Value line touching the majority of American households, any...
Supermarkets Caught Between Costs and Consumers
Retailers are currently trapped in a difficult position. On one side, logistics, transport, and energy costs continue to rise, driven by geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains. On the other, consumers—already under pressure from...
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...