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Nathan Ansell, Chief Customer Officer at Waitrose, Appointed President-Elect of the Advertising Association
The UK advertising industry is preparing for a new chapter following the announcement that a new President-Elect has been appointed to lead the Advertising Association from next spring. In a personal announcement shared with...
Fresh Produce and High-Protein Foods Drive Spain’s Grocery Growth
Spain’s grocery market is evolving rapidly as consumers increasingly prioritise health, convenience and value. The latest market trends from Algori reveal that fresh food, protein-rich products and healthier beverages are among the fastest-growing categories...
Calories at the Shelf: The Next Evolution of Electronic Shelf Labels
By International Supermarket News For decades, the supermarket shelf label had one primary purpose: displaying the price. Today, however, electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are rapidly transforming into digital information hubs, offering consumers far more...
Mercadona’s Scale Makes Rapid Percentage Growth Unlikely
Lidl Leads Spain’s Supermarket Growth While Mercadona Strengthens Its Market Leadership By International Supermarket News Spain’s grocery retail market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with discount retailers leading the way as consumers remain focused...
The Hichem Zouaoui Watermelon Controversy: When Social Media Destroys a Harvest Overnight
By International Supermarket News Editorial Team In today’s digital world, a single video can travel faster than any newspaper headline. A TikTok or Facebook post can reach millions of people within hours, influencing public...
Tesco Reportedly Explores Sale of Central European Business
Tesco is reportedly considering the sale of its remaining Central European operations, a move that would mark the end of the retailer’s international expansion strategy and leave the UK and Ireland as its sole...
Interview: Christina Freier, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA, in Conversation with Riad Beladi, Editor of International Supermarket News (ISN)
FRUIT LOGISTICA is widely regarded as the world’s leading trade fair for the global fresh produce industry, bringing together growers, exporters, importers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology companies from across the international supply chain....
As England’s World Cup win against Mexico prompts +16% rise in retail theft, retailers warned shoplifting could jump +26% ahead of Quarter Final fixture.
Pre-match tension bubbled up in stores ahead of the Mexico match, with the number of violent incidents reported in UK stores increasing by +5% on Sun 05 July Operational burden also saw a...
Ahmad Tea Clinches “Social Impact Initiative of the Year” at The Grocer Gold Awards for Groundbreaking Profit-Share Scheme
Ahmad Tea has officially been awarded the prestigious Social Impact Initiative of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards. The accolade recognizes the company’s pioneering Hand-picked Profit Shared programme, an initiative designed to structurally...
SPECIAL REPORT: The Tech-Driven Grocery Reset
Comprehensive 10-Year Analysis of the European Retail Technology Market (2021–2031) Published by the International Supermarket News Editorial Team Executive Summary: The Structural Shift in European Grocery Commerce The European grocery sector is moving away...