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Trade Shows Need Strong, Professional Marketing to Succeed — Especially Newer Events
Trade shows don’t promote themselves. While organisers expect exhibitors to invest thousands of euros on stand space, travel, hotels, and logistics, organisers fail to invest adequately in what truly drives success: professional, wide-reaching marketing....
Riad Beladi on UK Retail Sales: “Optimism, But Action Needed”
📍 London, May 23, 2025 —Riad Beladi, a prominent voice in international retail, expressed measured optimism about the latest UK retail sales figures, while underscoring the need for deeper economic reforms to ensure the...
Tesco CEO Resigns: What It Reveals About the Struggles Facing UK Supermarkets
Matthew Barnes’ sudden resignation from his role as Tesco UK CEO after just over a year has sparked serious questions—not just about Tesco, but about the entire UK supermarket sector. While the official reason...
UK Retail Sales Rebound: A Sign of Real Recovery?
In a welcome shift for the UK’s high streets and shopping centres, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a third consecutive month of growth in retail sales, sparking renewed...
The Real Supermarket Battle: How Many People Have Downloaded Your App?
By Emma Carter – International Supermarket News The rules of supermarket competition are changing fast. It’s no longer about who has the biggest store or the most colourful leaflets—it’s about who owns the space...
Amazing Survey by ISN Predicts Gen Z Will Abandon Supermarkets in Favour of Mobile Shopping
Supermarkets of the future will face an uphill battle to stay relevant—especially among Generation Z shoppers. According to a forward-looking consumer trends survey carried out by International Supermarket News, the traditional supermarket experience will...
Adapting to Generation Z: The Future of Grocery Shopping and the App War
Generation Z has grown up with a mobile phone in their hand, where “click and shop” is second nature. Their lifestyle and priorities are different from previous generations. They would often rather spend time...
Anuga 2025: The True International Innovative Food Show
By Riad Beladi Anuga 2025, the world’s leading food and beverage trade fair, is set to take place in Cologne from October 4 to 8, 2025. Marking its 100th anniversary, Anuga promises to be...
Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity
Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity Interview by Jim Taylor, Edited by Riad Beladi Jim Taylor (JT): Georgina, you have extensive experience working with Carrefour and Auchan. From your perspective,...
USA Leading the Way in Supermarket Cybersecurity: What UK Retailers Can Learn
As cyberattacks against the retail sector continue to rise, UK supermarkets have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated digital threats targeting customer data, loyalty schemes, and payment systems. In recent months, several major British grocers...