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Building smart: enabling retail’s AI journey with foundational tools
Ed Betts, COO, Retail Express, explores the importance of solid foundational data infrastructure in supporting retail’s transition to AI AI insights are the catalyst of real change in the future, an essential component of...
Pricing agility as strategic resilience
Faced with a familiar list of shocks around growth, margins, inflation, supply chain disruption and geopolitical risk, supermarkets don’t just need to be efficient; they need to be agile, says Peter Ward, Regional Sales...
Europe’s Most Sophisticated Supply Chains: Innovation, Precision, and Resilience
By Riad Beladi Europe’s supply chains are among the most advanced and efficient in the world, driven by a combination of cutting-edge technology, cross-border integration, and a culture of operational excellence. From automotive to...
North Africa’s Grocery Market: A Region Balancing Growth and Dependency
By Riad Beladi The grocery market in North Africa is valued at tens of billions of dollars annually and continues to show steady growth despite global inflation, import dependency, and evolving consumer habits. The...
Dubai Supermarkets: Innovation, Diversity, and the Future of Retai
By Riad Beladi Dubai’s supermarket sector stands as one of the most advanced and diverse in the world, reflecting the city’s global outlook, multicultural population, and relentless drive for innovation. As the emirate continues...
Local Burger Chain Closes Final Store After Nearly 50 Years
A beloved local burger chain has closed its final store, ending a nearly 50-year presence in the community. Established decades ago, the chain was known for its signature burgers, friendly service, and strong ties...
Automotive Brand Makes Unconventional Retail Debut
In a surprising move, a leading automotive brand has made its debut at a retail-focused exhibition, signalling a new approach to customer engagement. By showcasing its vehicles in a retail environment, the company is...
High-Street Fashion Chain Launches “Everything Must Go” Sale Amid Store Closures
A major UK fashion chain has launched a dramatic “Everything Must Go” sale across its remaining stores, marking the latest chapter in a wave of high-street closures. With discounts of up to 30%, the...
Algeria’s First Fennec d’Or 2025 — A Football Celebration in Paris?
Algeria’s First Fennec d’Or 2025 — A Football Celebration in Paris?By Riad Beladi Algeria marked a first this year: the Fennec d’Or 2025, a new awards ceremony celebrating football and national talent, was staged...
When Celebration Crosses the Line — Algeria’s “Fennec d’Or 2025” in Paris
By Riad Beladi – International Supermarket News The Fennec d’Or 2025, Algeria’s glitzy annual celebration of entertainment, culture and music, was held this year not in Algiers, Oran, or even Tlemcen — but in...