August 2026 - Page 4 of 21 - International Supermarket News

Social Security’s 2027 COLA: A Bigger Cheque Could Hide a Bigger Problem

ISN Magazine24th August 2026

by ISN Magazine24th August 20260

For millions of Americans relying on Social Security, the expected 2027 cost-of-living adjustment looks like welcome news at first glance. Current estimates put next year’s COLA between 3.4% and 3.6%, according to independent analyst...

Apple’s iPhone 18 Gamble: The New iPhone You Can’t Buy Yet

ISN Magazine24th August 2026

by ISN Magazine24th August 20260

Apple is about to do something it has rarely done with its most important product: launch a new iPhone season without actually putting the standard new iPhone on sale. That could make the arrival...

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Oil Shock Threatens to Reach the Supermarket Shelves as Iran Sanctions Tighten

ISN Magazine24th August 2026

by ISN Magazine24th August 20260

Oil prices have slipped on Monday, but there is little reason for retailers, suppliers or consumers to assume that the pressure on fuel and food prices is over. The market is waiting for the...

SAI unveils the latest advancements from its SAI One platform at NRF Europe to help retailers run stores profitably and safely

ISN Magazine24th August 2026

by ISN Magazine24th August 20260

London, UK — SAI, the leading active intelligence solution for stores, will showcase the latest enhancements across its SAI One Platform at NRF Europe (15 – 17 Sep 2026, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles)....

MACH Alliance appoints Flagship for European PR, strengthening its authority & influence among commerce leaders

ISN Magazine23rd August 202623rd August 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd August 202623rd August 20260

The MACH Alliance, the not-for-profit community that champions best-of-breed commerce and innovation, has appointed Flagship, the specialist comms agency that delivers pioneering PR for retail tech businesses, to power its European PR. The campaign,...

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Walmart Finally Accepts Apple Pay: Are Younger, Higher-Income Shoppers Changing the Checkout Game?

ISN Magazine22nd August 2026

by ISN Magazine22nd August 20260

After years of resisting Apple Pay, Walmart is finally changing direction. The retailer’s decision to begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay in its US stores marks a significant change in its approach to...

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Mariano’s Closures Add to Albertsons and Kroger Retail Shake-Up After Failed Merger

ISN Magazine22nd August 2026

by ISN Magazine22nd August 20260

The fallout from the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger is continuing to reshape the American grocery sector, with store closures now providing another reminder of how difficult the supermarket market has become. Among the latest developments,...

iPhone 18 Pro: Expected Prices, Slimmer Design and a More Practical iPhone

ISN Magazine22nd August 2026

by ISN Magazine22nd August 20260

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro could bring a combination of changes that make the next generation more interesting than simply another faster iPhone. While Apple has not confirmed the specifications, rumours suggest a slimmer, more...

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After Years of Resistance, Walmart Finally Changes Course on Apple Pay

ISN Magazine21st August 2026

by ISN Magazine21st August 20260

After more than a decade of resisting Apple Pay and other contactless payment services, Walmart has finally changed course. The retail giant announced on August 21 that it will begin introducing tap-to-pay at selected...

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Prince Harry Faces $13 Million Legal Bill as He Prepares to Return to the UK

ISN Magazine21st August 2026

by ISN Magazine21st August 20260

Prince Harry is facing a major financial setback just as he and Meghan Markle prepare to move back to the United Kingdom. A UK High Court judge has ordered Harry and six other claimants...