Reports
Marks & Spencer Partners with Coles to Bring British Grocery Staples to Australia
In a move set to delight food enthusiasts and British expatriates Down Under, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has struck a partnership with Australian supermarket chain Coles. Starting this month, a curated range of M&S...
Carrefour’s New Billionaire Backer Signals a Strategic Turning Point for Europe’s Second-Largest Grocer
In a move that could reshape the landscape of European retail, Carrefour — France’s leading supermarket chain and one of the world’s largest grocers — has secured the backing of the Saadé family, the...
Dubai Supermarkets: Innovation, Diversity, and the Future of Retai
By Riad Beladi Dubai’s supermarket sector stands as one of the most advanced and diverse in the world, reflecting the city’s global outlook, multicultural population, and relentless drive for innovation. As the emirate continues...
Branding Fruit and Vegetables in an Era of Changed Advertising
By Riad Beladi. Edited by James Taylor In an age when digital platforms dominate communication and consumer attention spans are measured in seconds, branding fruit and vegetables has become both an art and a...
Asda sells Leon chain back to co-founder
Asda has confirmed the sale of the fast-casual chain Leon back to its co-founder, John Vincent. The deal covers 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands...
L’Algérie à la recherche de Miss Mezghana : Beauté, Noblesse, Patrimoine et Élégance
ChatGPT said: Par Riad Beladi https://internationalsupermarketnews.com/wp-content/uploads/410d4839-1d6f-4010-a2dd-75c73521c11c.mp4 La recherche de Miss Mezghana, ambassadrice de la beauté, du patrimoine et de l’élégance algérienne à travers le monde, vient officiellement de débuter à Paris.Sous l’initiative de Fazia...
Algeria, the Diaspora Comeback & Miss Mezghana
By Riad Beladi I seldom write about cultural events. Yet this time I make an exception — because the story is about Algeria: my origins, my homeland. Though I’ve spent much of my life...
Supermarket Trends Shift as Consumers Redefine Value
The global supermarket industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by changes in consumer expectations and the redefinition of value. Shoppers today are no longer guided solely by price. Instead, factors such as sustainability,...
UK Retail Industry Report – October 2025
The UK retail sector is grappling with persistent inflationary pressures, regulatory challenges, and shifting consumer behaviours. Food price inflation remains elevated, while non-food categories experience declining sales volumes. Retailers are responding with strategic pricing,...
Europe’s Coffee Market: Growth Despite Rising Prices
The European coffee market is defying expectations. At a time when raw material costs have surged and consumer budgets are under pressure, one might expect demand for coffee to slow. Yet the opposite is...