July 2026

Amazon Fresh Flexes Muscles in Spain, But Can It Break the Mercadona Hegemony?

ISN Magazine8th July 20268th July 2026

by ISN Magazine8th July 20268th July 20260

Amazon Fresh is aggressively expanding its Spanish footprint to capture a larger slice of the country’s fast-growing online grocery market. Following its latest showcase of the sprawling Coslada fulfillment center in Madrid, the e-commerce...

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Retail Crime in Europe: The Five Countries Facing the Greatest Challenge

ISN Magazine6th July 2026

by ISN Magazine6th July 20260

Retail crime has become one of the most pressing challenges facing Europe’s supermarket industry. What was once considered an issue of petty shoplifting has evolved into a sophisticated and costly problem involving organised criminal...

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Inside the Mind of a European Supermarket Buyer

ISN Magazine6th July 2026

by ISN Magazine6th July 20260

A Simulated Interview by Riad Beladi, Publisher, International Supermarket News Behind every successful supermarket shelf is a buyer making hundreds of decisions each week. From selecting innovative products and negotiating with suppliers to responding...

Italy’s Coffee Market: Consumption Trends, Leading Suppliers and Supermarket Opportunities

ISN Magazine6th July 2026

by ISN Magazine6th July 20260

Research by International Supermarket News (ISN) Italy remains one of the world’s most influential coffee markets, where coffee is more than a beverage—it’s an integral part of daily life and national culture. Despite its...

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Co-op Extends Overnight Grocery Delivery to 4 a.m. as World Cup Sparks Late-Night Shopping

ISN Magazine6th July 2026

by ISN Magazine6th July 20260

LONDON — UK supermarket chain Co-op has expanded its grocery delivery service until 4 a.m., responding to increased late-night demand as football fans stay up to watch FIFA World Cup matches. The temporary extension...

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Australia’s Anti-Price-Gouging Law Takes Effect, Targeting Major Supermarkets

ISN Magazine6th July 2026

by ISN Magazine6th July 20260

CANBERRA — Australia’s new legislation aimed at preventing excessive pricing by the country’s largest supermarket chains has officially come into force, marking one of the most significant reforms to grocery market regulation in recent...

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Waitrose Invests £20 Million to Cut Prices on More Than 160 Everyday Grocery Items

ISN Magazine6th July 2026

by ISN Magazine6th July 20260

LONDON — Waitrose has announced a major £20 million investment to reduce the prices of more than 160 own-brand grocery products, aiming to help customers manage rising household costs while maintaining the retailer’s reputation...

British Supermarkets Need a Revamp: Are They Keeping Pace with Today’s Global Consumer?

ISN Magazine3rd July 2026

by ISN Magazine3rd July 20260

British supermarkets have long been recognised for their convenience and strong private-label ranges, but consumer expectations have changed dramatically over the past decade. The traditional supermarket model is being challenged by a generation of...

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Can Kroger’s $1.65 Billion Giant Eagle Deal Create a Grocery Giant That Can Challenge Walmart?

ISN Magazine3rd July 2026

by ISN Magazine3rd July 20260

The second half of 2026 has opened with one of the biggest supermarket deals of the year as Kroger announced a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle, Inc. for $1.65 billion....

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Frans Muller Reflects on a Decade of Ahold Delhaize: “Our Local Brands Are the Secret Sauce”

ISN Magazine2nd July 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd July 20260

ZAANDAM, Netherlands – As Ahold Delhaize celebrates the tenth anniversary of the merger between Royal Ahold and Delhaize Group, President and CEO Frans Muller has reflected on the journey that transformed two established retailers...