Latest News
The Challenge of Sustaining Brand Health in Market Uncertainty and Rising Competition
Recent research paints a concerning picture for businesses aiming to build strong, lasting brands. According to a study conducted by Marketing Week in partnership with Kantar and Google, only 17.3% of brand marketers feel...
Ashwin Prasad Takes the Helm at Tesco: Steering the Grocery Giant Through a Fierce Price War Era
Tesco has announced Ashwin Prasad as its new CEO for the UK and Ireland, marking a pivotal moment in the supermarket giant’s leadership. Prasad, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer, is set to take...
Allan Leighton: Like a Gladiator Going Into the Arena
Allan Leighton returns to ASDA like a gladiator stepping into the arena — fully aware of the brutal contest ahead. The UK supermarket sector is locked in a fierce price war. Aldi and Lidl...
Celebrating Our People – A Message from Rami Baitiéh, CEO of Morrisons
Taking a moment to appreciate our colleagues and reflect on the hard work and dedication they give every day is so important. Every month, Jodie Keating and I have the privilege of hand-signing congratulatory...
M&S Food Backs British Farming as Berry Season Begins – A Message from Alex Freudmann
Alex Freudmann, Managing Director of M&S Food, recently highlighted a message that deserves more frequent attention — that the UK, thanks to its long hours of daylight, reliable rainfall, fertile soil, skilled farmers, and...
How Algeria Can Reach $50 Billion in Non-Hydrocarbon Exports: A Strategic Roadmap
By Riad Beladi | Edited by James TaylorRiad Beladi is a senior analyst at the ISN Group. He has collaborated with the California Department of Agriculture and worked with multiple international retailers, each with...
Supermarkets Under Fire for Sourcing Cheaper Imported Meat
Supermarkets across the United Kingdom are increasingly turning to cheaper imported meat to keep prices down for consumers, but the move is sparking concern among British farmers and raising questions about long-term sourcing commitments....
Sezzle Sues Shopify for Alleged Antitrust Violations
Buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) provider Sezzle has filed an antitrust lawsuit against eCommerce giant Shopify, accusing the Canadian firm of using monopolistic and anti-competitive tactics to suppress payment competition on its platform. The lawsuit, lodged...
Urgent Recall: Organic Crackers Pulled from Shelves in 11 States Over Hidden Allergen
A widely consumed organic snack has been urgently pulled from shelves across the East Coast of the United States following the discovery of a potentially life-threatening allergen not listed on its packaging. Consumers are...
SPAR China: Growth in a Competitive Retail Landscape
SPAR China represents one of the most dynamic regional expansions within the global SPAR retail network. Since entering the Chinese market in 2004, SPAR has steadily carved out a presence across key provinces, adapting...