March 2026

Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour, on AI, VusionGroup and the Power of Collective Innovation

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

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By Riad Beladi – ISN Reveal At a recent Afep gathering, Alexandre Bompard delivered a message that cuts to the heart of modern retail transformation: innovation in a company like Carrefour only achieves its...

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SPAR Expands Footprint with New European Store Openings: A Strategic Play for Local Dominance in a Global Market

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 20260

The continued expansion of SPAR International across Europe is far from incidental; it is the result of a carefully engineered retail model that blends global scale with local adaptability. As the group strengthens its...

Morrisons Navigates Growth Amid Global Uncertainty

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

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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...

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UK Grocery Sector Sees Surge in Sale-and-Leaseback Activity

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 20260

The UK supermarket sector is witnessing a significant financial shift, as sale-and-leaseback transactions reach £4.8 billion. This trend reflects a growing reliance on alternative financing strategies among grocery retailers. Major chains such as Tesco...

Aldi Reaches Historic Milestone with Entry into 40th U.S. State

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 20260

The rapid expansion of Aldi in the United States has reached a defining milestone, as the retailer officially opened a new store in Portland, Maine—marking its presence in its 40th state. This move signals...

Half of UK shoppers back regulatory changes to stop ultra-cheap online goods flooding the UK market

ISN Magazine30th March 202622nd May 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 202622nd May 20260

54% back changes to the de minimis threshold to stop ultra-cheap products from the likes of Temu and SHEIN flooding the UK market London, UK — As competition from ultra-cheap ecommerce players continues to...

Rekindling a Strategic Partnership: Spain and Algeria Reset Trade Relations

ISN Magazine28th March 2026

by ISN Magazine28th March 20260

For decades, Spain stood as Algeria’s number one economic partner, a position built on geographic proximity, energy interdependence, and a robust flow of goods across the Mediterranean. From hydrocarbons to agricultural produce, the relationship...

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Carrefour’s AI Leap: Alexandre Bompard Brings Retail Innovation to Life

ISN Magazine27th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 20260

By Riad Beladi In a bold and highly symbolic move, Alexandre Bompard has chosen not just to announce innovation—but to demonstrate it. In a recently released video on LinkedIn, the CEO of Carrefour illustrates...

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Why first jobs can change lives

ISN Magazine27th March 202627th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 202627th March 20260

By Stuart Machin, M&S Chief Executive A Saturday job can change a young person’s life. I know, because it transformed mine. But when I think about the challenges facing young people today, I worry...

UK Retail Sales – February 2026: A Measured Uptick, but Challenges Persist

ISN Magazine27th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 20260

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...