January 2026

How Asda Can Recover: The Strategies That Matter Now

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

Asda does not need reinvention; it needs discipline, clarity and execution. The brand still has scale, recognition and a nationwide footprint. Recovery is possible, but only if strategy replaces reaction. 1. Win Back Price...

Electronic Shelf Label: The Quiet Technology Redefining Supermarket Power in 2026

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

Electronic shelf labels are no longer a pilot project or a retail curiosity. In 2026, they have become a strategic weapon in supermarket operations. Retailers adopting this technology are not doing so for aesthetics...

How Supermarkets Differ Between the USA and Europe: Consumer Behaviour, Retail Strategy, Price Wars and Buying Power

ISN Magazine16th January 2026

by ISN Magazine16th January 20260

By Riad Beladi – ISN Magazine The supermarket industry on both sides of the Atlantic is undergoing a profound transformation, but it is not moving in a single direction. While inflation, supply chain disruption...

The UK Supermarket Price War in 2026: Scale, Power and the End of Traditional Loyalty – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine16th January 2026

by ISN Magazine16th January 20260

By 2026, the UK grocery market has entered a new and unforgiving phase. The price war between Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl is no longer cyclical or promotional; it has become structural. Price is...

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Barrows Connected Store Appoints James Hay as Global CEO

ISN Magazine15th January 2026

by ISN Magazine15th January 20260

EUSTON, LONDON Barrows Connected Store, a global leader in connected retail experiences, today announced the appointment of James Hay as Global Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. In his new role, Hay will...

Latest News Retail Technology Trade shows and Events

Retail leaders from Currys, Frasers Group, the BRC, Harrods, Aroma Zone and Holland & Barrett to join all-star speaker line up at RTS 2026

ISN Magazine15th January 202622nd May 2026

by ISN Magazine15th January 202622nd May 20260

15 January 2026 — London, UK — Retail leaders, c-suite powerhouses and challenger brands are set to join the all-star speaker line up at Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event connecting retail’s changemakers with tech...

Court ruling secures judgment for UK Bakers against Scottish bakery Taza Bake Ltd over misuse of bread baskets

ISN Magazine14th January 202615th January 2026

by ISN Magazine14th January 202615th January 20260

Edinburgh ruling reinforces zero-tolerance stance on unlawful use of shared bakery equipment London, UK – January 14 2026 – Bakers Basco, representing UK Bakers including Allied, Hovis and Warburtons, has secured a court decree...

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Algeria–Morocco: From “Khawa Khawa” to a TikTok War

ISN Magazine14th January 202614th January 2026

by ISN Magazine14th January 202614th January 20260

What began as humour, brotherhood and playful rivalry has evolved into one of the most creative — and chaotic — social media face-offs seen in North Africa. Algeria and Morocco, two neighbouring nations bound...

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Branding in the Age of Social Media and Influencers

ISN Magazine13th January 2026

by ISN Magazine13th January 20260

Branding has entered a new era. Once shaped by television commercials, print advertising, and carefully controlled corporate messaging, brand identity is now built — and dismantled — in real time on social media. Platforms...

Breaking Aisles and Ceilings: Top 10 Women CEOs Shaping Global Retail

ISN Magazine12th January 2026

by ISN Magazine12th January 20260

The world’s largest retail chains have long been dominated by men, but a transformative wave of female leadership is reshaping the industry. Across continents, women are stepping into the highest executive roles in supermarkets,...