April 2025 - Page 6 of 14 - International Supermarket News

Kroger’s $25 Billion Merger with Albertsons Collapses After Legal and Financial Setbacks

ISN Magazine18th April 2025

by ISN Magazine18th April 20250

In a significant development in the U.S. grocery industry, Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons has been blocked by federal and state judges, citing concerns over reduced competition and potential harm to consumers...

Walmart Faces a Checkout Reckoning – New City Law Could Rewrite Retail Norms

ISN Magazine17th April 2025

by ISN Magazine17th April 20250

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is facing a significant shift in how it does business—starting in Long Beach, California. In a move that could ripple across the retail landscape, the city has passed a...

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US Retail Sales Surge in March as Tariff Fears Drive Preemptive Buying

ISN Magazine17th April 2025

by ISN Magazine17th April 20250

US Retail Sales Surge in March as Tariff Fears Drive Preemptive Buying Retail sales in the United States rose more than expected in March, driven by a wave of consumer panic-buying aimed at sidestepping...

AI and the future of fair and efficient workforce scheduling

ISN Magazine17th April 2025

by ISN Magazine17th April 20250

Eoin Houlihan, VP EMEA at Legion Technologies, discusses how AI and intelligent automation can transform retail workforce management, to deliver not only the efficiencies needed to help retailers mitigate against the ‘Budget burden’ of...

UK Supreme Court Ruling: Defining ‘Woman’ in Equality Law and the Impact on Transgender Rights

ISN Magazine16th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 20250

UK Supreme Court Ruling: Defining ‘Woman’ in Equality Law and the Impact on Transgender Rights In a landmark decision, the United Kingdom’s highest court ruled that the legal definition of a “woman” in equality...

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The Impact of Rising U.S. Retail Prices and Speculation on Trump Tariffs in 2025

ISN Magazine16th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 20250

The Impact of Rising U.S. Retail Prices and Speculation on Trump Tariffs in 2025 An In-Depth Analysis of U.S. Retail Price Increases and Market Speculation In 2025, U.S. retail prices have been on a...

The future of the shelf

ISN Magazine16th April 202516th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 202516th April 20250

The physical store is rapidly transforming from a static environment into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem, and the shelf-edge is at the heart of this evolution, enabling retailers to automate operations, adapt pricing in real...

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Supermarket Giants and Smart Shares: Where to Invest in 2025

ISN Magazine16th April 202516th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 202516th April 20250

ISN Financial Report – By Riad Beladi As food inflation reshapes consumer spending habits and supply chains become increasingly digitised, investors are turning their attention to one of the most stable and essential sectors...

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ISN Investigation: Coffee Prices Climb — But Who’s Really Profiting?

ISN Magazine16th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 20250

ISN Investigation: Coffee Prices Climb — But Who’s Really Profiting?By Riad Beladi – ISN Investigation Special Report As consumers around the globe brace for yet another price hike on their daily cup of coffee,...

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Food waste reduction becomes key ESG priority for 70% of price-conscious, value-driven consumers – Retail Insight research

ISN Magazine16th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 20250

Food waste reduction becomes key ESG priority for 70% of price-conscious, value-driven consumers – Retail Insight research Price-sensitive and sustainably-minded shoppers are demanding retailers address food waste and improve markdowns, according to the latest...