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Waitrose Haslemere reopens after multi-million pound transformation
Waitrose Haslemere has reopened the doors of its West Street store following a multi-million pound refurbishment designed to deliver an even better experience for customers. The seven week transformation brings a host of new concepts...
Mercadona’s Massive Food Donations Highlight Social Responsibility in Spain
Mercadona, one of Spain’s leading supermarket chains, has once again made headlines for its commitment to social responsibility. In 2025, the retailer donated 20,000 tonnes of food to charitable organisations, a move that has...
TikTok Grocery Haul Sparks Debate Over Household Spending
A recent video shared on TikTok has sparked widespread conversation across social media in Spain. The clip shows a family unpacking their monthly grocery shop at Mercadona, revealing a total expenditure of 903 € for...
Algeria’s Non-Hydrocarbon Export Surge: The Road to a $30 Billion 2030 Forecast
Algeria is entering a decisive economic era. The country that for decades relied overwhelmingly on oil and gas exports is now accelerating toward a diversified export model — one that could reach $30 billion...
Asda’s Reset: Allan Leighton’s Blueprint for a Retail Comeback
When I listened to Allan Leighton speak about Asda’s direction, one thing was immediately clear: this is not about cosmetic change. It is about rebuilding belief — inside the business and on the shop...
Trade Shows Are Back — The Power of Face-to-Face Connection
By Riad Beladi After years of disruption, the global trade show circuit has roared back to life — bigger, more international, and more dynamic than ever. From EUROSHOP in Düsseldorf and ANUGA in Cologne...
Carrefour 2030: Designing the Supermarket Before the World Changes
In an industry often driven by quarterly results and short-term market reactions, Carrefour is operating on a different timeline. While many global retailers focus on immediate margin protection and incremental efficiency, Carrefour has articulated...
DIA Group: Reinvention, Private Label Power and the Fight for Relevance
DIA Group: Reinvention, Private Label Power and the Fight for Relevance A Retailer Reborn Few European supermarket chains have experienced turbulence quite like DIA. Once an international discount powerhouse with operations spanning multiple continents,...
Carrefour: Strategic Refocus and Market Consolidation
Carrefour, one of Europe’s largest food retailers, is undergoing a decisive strategic reset. The company is concentrating on core markets while exiting less profitable territories, signalling a shift from expansive international scale to focused...
Sainsbury’s: Strategic Simplification and Competitive Focus
Sainsbury’s enters 2026 in a period of internal restructuring and strategic recalibration. As Britain’s second-largest supermarket group, it faces mounting pressure from discount competitors, rising operating costs and shifting consumer behaviour. The company’s recent...