Reports
POP Retail: The Rise of Digital POP and the Reinvention of the Supermarket Shelf
Point of Purchase is no longer a static concept. What was once limited to cardboard displays, shelf talkers and promotional signage is being fundamentally redefined. POP retail is entering a new phase—dynamic, data-driven and...
Morrisons Navigates Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
Morrisons has reported improved sales growth, yet the retailer remains cautious as global uncertainties impact consumer confidence and supply chains. The company recorded a 2.8% increase in like-for-like sales, indicating a modest recovery in...
UK Retail Sales – February 2026: A Measured Uptick, but Challenges Persist
The February 2026 retail figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) were largely in line with expectations, offering a modest but unsurprising improvement in sales volumes following a subdued start to the...
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...
