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Kaufland Germany Overhauls Management After Hygiene Scandal
Following public backlash over serious hygiene violations uncovered in two German stores, Kaufland has removed senior management at the affected locations. Reports of unsafe storage, vermin, and mould triggered a sharp response from consumers...
Casino France Shifts Gears with Price Cuts and Human Touch
Casino France Shifts Gears with Price Cuts and Human Touch Casino, one of France’s most well-known supermarket groups, has embarked on a radical turnaround strategy. Facing growing competition and economic headwinds, the retailer is...
France’s Mercialys Consolidates Retail Power with Full Supermarket Control
In a bold move reshaping the landscape of French food retail, property giant Mercialys has taken full operational control of a national supermarket portfolio. This strategic consolidation will allow the group to optimise leasing...
British Tourist Dies After Fall at Ibiza Mercadona Car Park
A tragic incident unfolded today when a 25‑year‑old British holidaymaker died following a fall from the car park of a Mercadona supermarket in San Antonio, Ibiza. The event took place around 8 pm, at which...
UK Retail Spending Rises in June Thanks to Heatwave Surge
In a welcome rebound, UK retail sales surged by 3.1% year‑on‑year in June 2025, recovering from a 2.7% drop in May, according to The Guardian. The unseasonal heatwave galvanised shoppers into snapping up electric...
New Red Leicester Quavers Debut Across UK Shelves
A brand-new Red Leicester‑flavoured Quavers crisp has made a long‑awaited return to UK supermarket aisles today, thrilling snack fans up and down the country. After a three‑year hiatus, this tangy twist on the iconic...
The Ice Cream Industry’s Colourful Turn: U.S. Makers Move Away from Artificial Dyes
In a major shift for America’s frozen dessert market, the nation’s leading ice cream manufacturers have announced a sweeping commitment to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028. This voluntary pledge marks a...
The Unsung Hero of the Aisles: Inside the Role of a Fresh Produce Buyer
When shoppers walk through the vibrant produce aisles of a supermarket—admiring gleaming apples, sun-ripened tomatoes, and crisp lettuce—they rarely consider the person behind the scenes making it all happen: the Fresh Produce Buyer. In...
Back to Algiers Algeria – A Journey Through the Senses of a Reawakening City
By Riad Beladi, International Supermarket News Returning to my beloved home city of Algiers after years away was more than a personal journey—it was a revelation. As my plane descended over the Bay of...
DIA and BP Unite to Launch Supermarkets at Petrol Stations
Spanish supermarket chain DIA and energy giant BP are joining forces in a new strategic alliance that blends food retail and fuel convenience. Starting September 2025, the two companies will pilot ten co-branded stores...