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Interview with Riad Beladi. By John Moverley
Riad Beladi is widely known as a British–Algerian analyst with a long career in international trade. Having worked in the United States with the California Department of Agriculture, he played a key role in...
Why Soolking, the International Star, Remains Deeply Algerian
By John Moverley edited by Riad Beladi Soolking’s rise from the streets of Algiers to global stardom is one of the most remarkable success stories in modern music. His songs fill arenas in Paris,...
Lidl: The Disciplined Competitor Driving Price Wars Across Europe
Lidl, another German discount powerhouse, operates in more than 30 countries and has become one of the fastest-growing food retailers in Europe and the United States. Like Aldi, Lidl focuses on limited assortments and...
Aldi: The Discounter Disrupting Global Grocery Markets
Aldi has emerged as one of the most disruptive forces in global retail. Originating in Germany, the chain operates a lean, efficient business model built around private labels, limited assortments, and tightly controlled operating...
Waitrose: Premium Positioning in a Challenging Market
Waitrose holds a distinctive place in UK retailing as the leading premium supermarket chain. Known for quality, provenance, and exceptional customer service, the retailer has built a loyal, affluent customer base and strong supplier...
ASDA: A British Grocer Reinventing Itself for a New Generation
ASDA, one of the United Kingdom’s most recognisable supermarket chains, has undergone significant evolution since its origins in Yorkshire. Known for value-driven retailing, ASDA built its reputation on competitive prices, general merchandise ranges, and...
Amazon: The Retail Disruptor Pushing the Industry Toward Automation and AI
Amazon’s entry into the grocery and retail food sector, while relatively recent compared with legacy supermarket chains, has caused seismic market shifts. The company’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market in 2017 marked the start...
Albertsons: Tradition, Consolidation, and the Complexities of American Competition
Albertsons occupies a unique position in the American grocery landscape. Founded in 1939, the group has grown through successive acquisitions, bringing banners such as Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw’s under one corporate umbrella. This...
Walmart: The Unmatched Global Powerhouse Redefining Retail
Walmart’s story is one of extraordinary scale. Founded in 1962, it has grown into the world’s largest retailer, operating in multiple continents and serving hundreds of millions of customers weekly. Its philosophy of “Everyday...
Kroger: A Retail Giant Navigating a Transforming American Marketplace
The Kroger Co. stands today as one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, a retail institution whose history stretches back to 1883. Over the course of its evolution, Kroger has shifted...