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Inside the Mind of a European Supermarket Buyer
A Simulated Interview by Riad Beladi, Publisher, International Supermarket News Behind every successful supermarket shelf is a buyer making hundreds of decisions each week. From selecting innovative products and negotiating with suppliers to responding...
Italy’s Coffee Market: Consumption Trends, Leading Suppliers and Supermarket Opportunities
Research by International Supermarket News (ISN) Italy remains one of the world’s most influential coffee markets, where coffee is more than a beverage—it’s an integral part of daily life and national culture. Despite its...
Co-op Extends Overnight Grocery Delivery to 4 a.m. as World Cup Sparks Late-Night Shopping
LONDON — UK supermarket chain Co-op has expanded its grocery delivery service until 4 a.m., responding to increased late-night demand as football fans stay up to watch FIFA World Cup matches. The temporary extension...
Australia’s Anti-Price-Gouging Law Takes Effect, Targeting Major Supermarkets
CANBERRA — Australia’s new legislation aimed at preventing excessive pricing by the country’s largest supermarket chains has officially come into force, marking one of the most significant reforms to grocery market regulation in recent...
Waitrose Invests £20 Million to Cut Prices on More Than 160 Everyday Grocery Items
LONDON — Waitrose has announced a major £20 million investment to reduce the prices of more than 160 own-brand grocery products, aiming to help customers manage rising household costs while maintaining the retailer’s reputation...
British Supermarkets Need a Revamp: Are They Keeping Pace with Today’s Global Consumer?
British supermarkets have long been recognised for their convenience and strong private-label ranges, but consumer expectations have changed dramatically over the past decade. The traditional supermarket model is being challenged by a generation of...
Can Kroger’s $1.65 Billion Giant Eagle Deal Create a Grocery Giant That Can Challenge Walmart?
The second half of 2026 has opened with one of the biggest supermarket deals of the year as Kroger announced a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle, Inc. for $1.65 billion....
Frans Muller Reflects on a Decade of Ahold Delhaize: “Our Local Brands Are the Secret Sauce”
ZAANDAM, Netherlands – As Ahold Delhaize celebrates the tenth anniversary of the merger between Royal Ahold and Delhaize Group, President and CEO Frans Muller has reflected on the journey that transformed two established retailers...
Auchan Accelerates Modernisation Efforts Across Its Retail Network
PARIS, France — Auchan is continuing its transformation strategy as the French retail group focuses on modernising operations, improving customer experience and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive grocery market. The retailer, which...
Mercadona: The Quiet Retail Giant Setting the Pace in Southern Europe
Not every supermarket success story is built on headlines. Some are built aisle by aisle, customer by customer, year after year. That is perhaps the best way to describe Mercadona, the Spanish supermarket chain...