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How AI Is Transforming Inventory, Forecasting and Waste Reduction in European Supermarkets
Artificial intelligence has become an indispensable tool for European supermarkets, particularly in the fields of demand forecasting and inventory optimisation. French retailers have embraced machine-learning systems to manage stock with levels of precision impossible...
Inside France’s Smart-Store Revolution: How Carrefour Is Redefining the Modern Supermarket
France has become a global testing ground for next-generation grocery innovation, with major retailers accelerating the rollout of smart-store concepts designed to merge efficiency with enhanced customer experience. Carrefour’s “Flash 10/10” format is at...
The Rise of Autonomous Supermarkets: A New Era in Global Food Retail
The global supermarket landscape is entering a decisive new chapter as autonomous retail technologies become commercially viable. The launch of the world’s largest autonomous supermarket at NRF 2025 has officially moved the concept from...
A New Era of Connection: Algeria’s Diaspora Finds Its Voice Under President Tebboune
In 2025, the relationship between Algeria and its vast diaspora has reached a level of closeness not seen in decades, marking a profound shift in national cohesion and identity. Under the leadership of President...
Algeria: A Land Where Contrasts Become Wonder
Few destinations in the world can claim the kind of natural, cultural and historical diversity Algeria offers. It is a country where visitors wake up to fresh alpine air, spend the afternoon swimming in...
U.S. Clothing Retailers See Strong October Sales Amid Pre-Holiday Surge
U.S. clothing and apparel retailers experienced robust growth in October 2025, as shoppers ramped up spending ahead of the holiday season. According to the NRF/CNBC Retail Monitor, overall retail sales climbed 0.6% month-over-month, with...
U.S. Grocery Sales Growth Slows in November
U.S. Grocery Sales Growth Slows in November Amid Consumer Caution Washington, D.C., USA – Grocery-store sales in the United States grew by just 0.3% in November 2025, according to preliminary data from the U.S....
Walmart Leads U.S. Hypermarket Sector
Walmart Leads U.S. Hypermarket Sector Amid Continued Investment in Private Labels Bentonville, Arkansas, USA – Walmart remains the undisputed leader in the U.S. hypermarket sector, according to the latest industry report. Analysts highlight the...
U.S. Consumers Set to Spend Over $1 Trillion This Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has projected that U.S. shoppers will spend between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion during the 2025 holiday season, marking the first time in history that holiday spending is expected...
Top Supermarket Chains in Africa: A Landscape Overview
The African supermarket scene is rapidly evolving. While informal retail (small shops, “spazas”, open markets) remains dominant in many regions, modern grocery chains are growing fast — especially in Southern and East Africa —...