September 2025

Asda Eyes Costa Coffee and Expands Convenience Ambitions

ISN Magazine3rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd September 20250

Asda’s owners have sparked interest in the UK retail and hospitality sector by reportedly considering a bid for Costa Coffee. The coffee chain, currently on the market, could provide Asda with a strong foothold...

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Walmart Profits from Side Revenues as Goldman Sachs Backs Stock

ISN Magazine3rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd September 20250

Walmart’s strategy of diversifying beyond traditional retail continues to pay dividends. On 3 September 2025, the retailer reported second-quarter revenue of US$177.4 billion, a 4.8% year-on-year rise, alongside a net profit of US$7.2 billion,...

Branding Fruit and Vegetables: Consumer Behaviour Report and Survey

ISN Magazine2nd September 2025

by ISN Magazine2nd September 20250

By Riad Beladi, Edited by James Taylor Branding in the food industry has long been a tool to build trust, recognition, and loyalty. While it is common practice for packaged goods, fruit and vegetables...

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Albertsons: Liquidity and Technology Investment

ISN Magazine1st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20250

Albertsons: Liquidity and Technology Investment Albertsons begins September by strengthening its financial base. A fresh multi-billion dollar credit facility gives it the flexibility to manage stock, support suppliers and fund investment across banners. At...

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Kroger: Dividend Discipline and Operational Tightening

ISN Magazine1st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20250

Kroger starts the month with financial discipline on display. A dividend increase announced earlier this year takes effect today, signalling to investors that the company remains committed to returning cash even after the collapse...

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Walmart: Steady Trading and Bold Technology

ISN Magazine1st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20250

Walmart in the United States begins September with a straightforward message: stores remain open on Labour Day, with normal hours. Reliability remains its calling card. Yet beneath that everyday stability lies a major technological...

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Carrefour: Korean Snacks as a Cultural Bridge

ISN Magazine1st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20250

Carrefour has launched September with a bold assortment choice: rolling out a popular Korean snack brand across more than a thousand French stores. It is a statement of intent that goes beyond biscuits and...

Lidl: Building for the Future While Tweaking Loyalty

ISN Magazine1st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20250

Lidl also turned the page into September with a two-pronged strategy. A major financial injection is set to accelerate store construction, adding dozens of new sites across the UK and Europe. At the same...

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Aldi: Wages as a Weapon in the Battle for Talent

ISN Magazine1st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20250

Aldi has again raised the bar on supermarket pay, with hourly rates increasing from today to over thirteen pounds in most regions. It remains the only major retailer to offer fully paid breaks, a...

Waitrose: Loyalty Innovation Coupled with Ethical Credentials

ISN Magazine1st September 20251st September 2025

by ISN Magazine1st September 20251st September 20250

Waitrose has chosen the start of September to refresh its relationship with customers. A new trial called “Little Treats” is being rolled out in a selection of stores, rewarding shoppers who cross certain monthly...