Reports
Algiers: The Emerging Capital of Energy Diplomacy in a Shifting World
In recent months, Algeria has moved decisively to the centre of global energy geopolitics. A steady flow of high-level visits from presidents, prime ministers, and senior ministers has transformed Algiers into one of the...
LUXURY FASHION RETAILER FACING STRIKE OVER WORKER PAY
Three-quarters of GMB members at Net-A-Porter vote for action over London Living Wage GMB union members at luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay. Despite...
SMART RETAIL: How Aldi and Lidl Are Redefining Global Grocery Shopping
The rise of Aldi and Lidl is no longer just a success story driven by low prices — it represents a fundamental transformation of the global grocery industry. These discount giants have become the...
Africa’s Agrifood Revolution: Rising Consumption, Rising Production, and a New Era of Food Self‑Reliance
Across Africa, a profound shift is taking place in the way food is consumed, produced and valued. Where once the continent was largely seen through the lens of chronic food insecurity and dependency on...
Private Label: The New Power Centre of European Retail
Private label is no longer a secondary strategy sitting quietly behind national brands. It has become the central battlefield of modern retail, reshaping the balance of power between supermarkets and global manufacturers. Across Europe,...
ISN SPECIAL REPORT: “From Oil to Bread – How the US–Iran War Is Hitting Europe’s Supermarket Shelves”
The escalation of the US–Iran war in 2026 is no longer a distant geopolitical conflict. It is rapidly becoming a direct cost-of-living crisis for European consumers, with supermarket prices already rising — and set...
Albertsons: Independence in a Market That Rewards Extremes
Albertsons faces a defining moment following the failure of its merger plans. The retailer must now operate independently in a market that increasingly favours either very large-scale operators or highly efficient discount models. Positioned...
Albertsons in the Shadow of Consolidation: A Supermarket Giant Searching for Direction
For much of the past decade, Albertsons has stood as one of the largest yet most complex players in the American grocery sector. Operating under numerous regional banners and serving millions of customers across...
Tesco and Sainsbury’s Tighten Their Grip on the UK Grocery Market — But At What Cost?
The UK grocery sector is once again witnessing a familiar pattern: Tesco and Sainsbury’s steadily tightening their hold on the market while several competitors struggle under financial pressure. On the surface, this may appear...
The Post-Merger Fallout: How the Kroger–Albertsons Collapse Is Reshaping the U.S. Supermarket Industry
The collapse of the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons continues to send shockwaves through the American grocery industry. What was once planned as the largest supermarket consolidation in U.S. history has instead become...