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A Healthy Economy Is Measured by a Healthy Retail Sector
By Riad Beladi, Analyst for International Supermarket News With over three decades of experience analysing global retail trends, I’ve seen firsthand how the strength of a nation’s economy is reflected in its supermarket aisles....
Tesco to Open Europe’s Largest Automated Distribution Centre – A Bold £1 Billion Investment at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a landmark £1 billion investment in a new, state-of-the-art automated distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, signalling a major leap forward in British retail logistics. The 1.2 million square foot...
What Lies Behind the Price Tag: Understanding Supermarket Overheads – ISN Reveal
When a shopper places a product in their supermarket trolley, they may assume the majority of what they pay goes directly to the supplier or producer. However, behind every £1 spent lies a complex...
Cambridge Breakthrough: Gut Microbes Could Offer Natural Defence Against ‘Forever Chemicals’
In a groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have discovered that certain gut microbes can absorb and help the body expel toxic PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—through faeces. The finding opens the door...
Kroger: The Fight Continues
In the shifting battlefield of American retail, Kroger is no longer just competing — it is fighting for survival. From small-town neighbourhood markets to nationwide titans like Walmart and Amazon, the once-invincible grocery giant...
When the Giant Shrinks – Kroger’s Quiet Retreat and the Merger That Never Was
It begins not with fanfare, but with a flickering fluorescent light and a “store closing” sign hung with quiet resignation. For loyal customers and longtime employees, the announcement feels less like a corporate manoeuvre...
Exclusive: Anuga Director Philipp Hartmann in Conversation with ISN’s Riad Beladi
Interview by Riad Beladi, International Editor – International Supermarket News Walking between the exhibition stands at ANUGA, one is instantly transported by the irresistible aromas of global cuisine—from the sizzling spices of Asia to...
Marketing in 2025: Supermarkets Don’t Need a Campaign—Just a Daring Product
In 2025, supermarket marketing is being redefined—not by multimillion-pound advertising budgets or celebrity endorsements, but by a single, clever idea on the shelf. This year, Marks & Spencer reminded the industry of a timeless...
Lidl Tackles Checkout Delays with Digital Innovation — ISN Reveal
By Riad Beladi | Edited by James Taylor Lidl GB is poised to redefine the in-store experience with the launch of its new digital self-scan system, aimed at slashing checkout waiting times—an issue that...
Marks & Spencer’s Strawberry Sandwich Becomes a Viral Hit and a Multi-Million-Pound Marketing Triumph – ISN Reveal
What began as an innovative twist on a classic British summer flavour has rapidly turned into a viral sensation—and a marketing masterstroke. Marks & Spencer’s now-iconic strawberry sandwich has not only delighted taste buds...