April 2026

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RTS 2026 – In-store innovation spotlight: the tech driving bricks-and-mortar evolution

ISN Magazine9th April 2026

by ISN Magazine9th April 20260

With just under 2 weeks to go until the Retail Technology Show (RTS) returns to London’s ExCeL on 22 & 23 April 2026, we spotlight the in-store innovations driving bricks-and-mortar evolution, from smart systems powering...

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Sainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Uber and Uber Eats to bring Nectar loyalty to customers

ISN Magazine9th April 2026

by ISN Magazine9th April 20260

From today, Nectar members can now turn their points into Uber rides or Uber Eats orders – a first for Nectar and for Uber Customers can swap Nectar points for an Uber voucher,...

Lidl GB Unveils Major Expansion Drive with 50+ New Stores Planned Across Britain

ISN Magazine9th April 2026

by ISN Magazine9th April 20260

Lidl GB has set out an ambitious growth strategy, confirming plans to launch more than 50 new stores across Great Britain within the next year, backed by an investment exceeding £600 million. The move...

US Grocery Market Reset: Consolidation Fails, Restructuring Begins

ISN Magazine8th April 2026

by ISN Magazine8th April 20260

US Grocery Market Reset: Consolidation Fails, Restructuring Begins The United States grocery sector is entering a decisive new phase following the collapse of the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons. What was once expected...

Tesco and Sainsbury’s Gain Market Share on the Back of Discounters: A Shift in UK Grocery Dynamics

ISN Magazine7th April 2026

by ISN Magazine7th April 20260

The UK grocery landscape is undergoing a notable transformation, as both Tesco and Sainsbury’s continue to strengthen their market positions. Recent data indicates that the two retail giants are increasing their share, not despite...

Kroger and Albertsons Face $10m Legal Bill from States After Failed Merger

ISN Magazine6th April 2026

by ISN Magazine6th April 20260

A coalition of eight U.S. states and Washington, D.C. has launched legal action to recover more than $10 million in litigation costs from Kroger and Albertsons, following the successful blocking of their proposed $24...

European Supermarkets Accelerate Electronic Shelf Label Adoption as Digital Pricing Becomes Core Strategy

ISN Magazine2nd April 20262nd April 2026

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Across Europe, electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are rapidly transitioning from limited in-store trials to full-scale deployment strategies, as leading supermarket groups invest in digital infrastructure to modernise pricing, improve efficiency, and future-proof store operations....

M&S Anticipates Record-Breaking British Lamb Sales Ahead of Easter – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine2nd April 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd April 20260

Marks & Spencer is preparing for what is المتوقع to be its strongest ever week of British fresh lamb sales as the Easter weekend approaches, reinforcing its commitment to quality, seasonality, and domestic sourcing....

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Riad Beladi in Conversation with Tesco and Sainsbury’s Fresh Produce Buyers

ISN Magazine2nd April 20262nd April 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd April 20262nd April 20260

An exclusive interview published in International Supermarket News brings forward key insights from senior buying figures at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, highlighting the evolving dynamics of fresh produce sourcing in Europe. The discussion, led by...

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Marks & Spencer Takes Style to Stores Stateside With Fashion Launch in Nordstrom

ISN Magazine2nd April 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd April 20260

First time M&S Fashion has been sold in store in the US 1 in 10 customers in the US are aware of M&S as a global Fashion brand, with highest awareness amongst women aged...