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Greg Foran’s Appointment as Kroger CEO Signals a Defining Moment for America’s Grocery Giant
In February 2026, Kroger entered a new era with the appointment of Greg Foran as Chief Executive Officer. The leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for the nation’s largest traditional supermarket operator. The...
Algeria Signals Strategic Independence in a Shifting Global Order
BY Habiba Mahmoudi Algiers — Algeria is positioning itself as a fiercely independent actor on the global stage, advancing a foreign policy doctrine built on sovereignty, diversified partnerships, and non-alignment in an increasingly polarized...
Amazon expands Iceland grocery partnership nationwide
Iceland on Amazon has launched in cities including Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Nottingham with a wide selection of groceries delivered in as fast as 60 minutesThe launch is part of Amazon’s wider grocery expansion...
Bakers Basco Marks 20 Years of Protecting the UK’s Bakery Supply Chain
London, UK – Bakers Basco, the national membership scheme established by the UK’s leading plant bakers to manage and protect industry-standard bread baskets and dollies, is celebrating its 20th anniversary marking two decades of innovation,...
Dragon’s Den investor and retail entrepreneur, Touker Suleyman, is announced to join the headline speaker line-up at RTS 2026
Suleyman, who owns a portfolio of brands, including Hawes & Curtis, Ghost and Docks, will share lessons from his fifty years of retailing experience onstage at RTS 10 February 2026 — London, UK —...
Spoilt for Choice: 1 in 4 Parcels Processed Out of Hours in 2025
New data from Collect+ shows that more than one in four (27%) of all parcels were picked-up or dropped-off (PUDO) outside of office hours (18:00-09:00) in the last year Mondays were the most popular...
M&S To Raise Further £1.5m For YoungMinds Mental Health Services
This Children’s Mental Health Week, M&S and YoungMinds announce a major milestone in their partnership to support young people’s mental health. Having originally pledged to raise £5 million over three years, the partners have...
From Doug McMillon to John Furner: Why Walmart Has Chosen a Daring, Audacious CEO — and Why Wall Street Is Paying Attention
When Doug McMillon began his journey at Walmart, retail was still about shelves, scale and supply chains. When he stepped aside, it had become a battlefield of algorithms, instant delivery, data monetisation and restless...
Waitrose secures Hersham shop with acquisition of Hersham Green Shopping Centre
Waitrose today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the freehold of Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey. This secures the future of the much-loved Hersham Waitrose, which has been an integral part...
Interpoma 2026: The World’s Only Apple Trade Fair Confirms Strong Momentum for Europe’s Fresh Produce Industry
Interpoma 2026 is set to reinforce its position as the world’s only international trade fair dedicated exclusively to apples, bringing together the global apple supply chain at a time when apple consumption and sales...