June 2026

Tesco’s ESL Rollout Could Be Worth Hundreds of Millions as Retail Giant Backs Hanshow

ISN Magazine19th June 2026

by ISN Magazine19th June 20260

Tesco’s decision to deploy electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across approximately 3,000 UK stores marks one of the largest retail technology projects undertaken in Europe and could represent a contract worth hundreds of millions of...

Carrefour and VusionGroup Test Technology That Can Engage Shoppers at the Shelf

ISN Magazine17th June 2026

by ISN Magazine17th June 20260

By Riad Beladi The future of retail may no longer be online versus in-store. Instead, it could be about bringing digital engagement directly to the shelf, where most purchasing decisions are made. Carrefour and...

Retail Reimagined: Inside the Colorful Future Unveiled at VivaTech Paris

ISN Magazine17th June 2026

by ISN Magazine17th June 20260

Paris was buzzing with energy and colour as Viva Technology brought together the global retail and startup ecosystem under one roof. The exhibition felt less like a trade show and more like a living...

Carrefour Unveils Major Plastic Reduction Plan as “Alexander Bompard” Releases Video Supporting the Initiative

ISN Magazine17th June 2026

by ISN Magazine17th June 20260

Carrefour has announced a new large-scale environmental strategy aimed at significantly reducing plastic usage across its packaging operations. The retailer confirmed that the plan targets the elimination of approximately 5,000 tonnes of plastic, marking...

Aldi’s 16 New Stores Set to Intensify Pressure on Britain’s Supermarket Giants

ISN Magazine17th June 2026

by ISN Magazine17th June 20260

Aldi’s announcement that it will open 16 new stores across the United Kingdom marks another significant step in the retailer’s relentless expansion strategy. While new supermarket openings are often welcomed by shoppers seeking greater...

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Why PR Agencies Misread Modern Publishing: The Gap Between “Earned Media” and Commercial Reality

ISN Magazine16th June 202616th June 2026

by ISN Magazine16th June 202616th June 20260

In today’s media ecosystem, tension between PR agencies and publishers has become increasingly visible. On one side, PR professionals frame outreach as “earned media” or “editorial opportunity.” On the other, publishers operate as commercial...

Tesco to Roll Out Electronic Shelf Labels Across 3,000 Stores as SES-imagotag, Pricer and VusionGroup Emerge as Likely Suppliers

ISN Magazine16th June 2026

by ISN Magazine16th June 20260

Tesco is preparing to roll out electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across around 3,000 stores in what is expected to be one of the largest in-store digital pricing transformations in the UK grocery sector. The...

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ISN Research Case Study (2026): Consumer Choice in UK Grocery Retail — Price vs Experience in the Age of Retail Technology

ISN Magazine16th June 202616th June 2026

by ISN Magazine16th June 202616th June 20260

A Survey of 200 Middle-Income Shoppers Executive Summary This ISN case study examines how middle-income consumers are likely to behave in 2026 when choosing between two competing retail models: A low-cost, value-driven supermarket model...

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Ashwin Prasad Calls for Stronger Industry Action on Youth Employment at IGD Event

ISN Magazine16th June 2026

by ISN Magazine16th June 20260

The Institute of Grocery Distribution hosted its “Feeding Britain’s Future”, bringing together senior leaders from across the UK food and drink industry to address the growing challenge of youth unemployment and the sector’s responsibility...

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Marks & Spencer Appoints John Hunt as New Chief Digital and Technology Officer Amid Ongoing Transformation

ISN Magazine16th June 2026

by ISN Magazine16th June 20260

Marks & Spencer has announced a significant leadership appointment that marks another step in its ongoing digital transformation journey. John Hunt will be joining the business as Chief Digital and Technology Officer this summer,...