ISN Magazine – International Supermarket News

Riad Beladi on UK Retail Sales: “Optimism, But Action Needed”

ISN Magazine23rd May 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd May 20250

📍 London, May 23, 2025 —Riad Beladi, a prominent voice in international retail, expressed measured optimism about the latest UK retail sales figures, while underscoring the need for deeper economic reforms to ensure the...

Tesco CEO Resigns: What It Reveals About the Struggles Facing UK Supermarkets

ISN Magazine23rd May 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd May 20250

Matthew Barnes’ sudden resignation from his role as Tesco UK CEO after just over a year has sparked serious questions—not just about Tesco, but about the entire UK supermarket sector. While the official reason...

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UK Retail Sales Rebound: A Sign of Real Recovery?

ISN Magazine23rd May 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd May 20250

In a welcome shift for the UK’s high streets and shopping centres, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a third consecutive month of growth in retail sales, sparking renewed...

The Real Supermarket Battle: How Many People Have Downloaded Your App?

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

By Emma Carter – International Supermarket News The rules of supermarket competition are changing fast. It’s no longer about who has the biggest store or the most colourful leaflets—it’s about who owns the space...

Amazing Survey by ISN Predicts Gen Z Will Abandon Supermarkets in Favour of Mobile Shopping

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

Supermarkets of the future will face an uphill battle to stay relevant—especially among Generation Z shoppers. According to a forward-looking consumer trends survey carried out by International Supermarket News, the traditional supermarket experience will...

Adapting to Generation Z: The Future of Grocery Shopping and the App War

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

Generation Z has grown up with a mobile phone in their hand, where “click and shop” is second nature. Their lifestyle and priorities are different from previous generations. They would often rather spend time...

Anuga 2025: The True International Innovative Food Show

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

By Riad Beladi Anuga 2025, the world’s leading food and beverage trade fair, is set to take place in Cologne from October 4 to 8, 2025. Marking its 100th anniversary, Anuga promises to be...

Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity Interview by Jim Taylor, Edited by Riad Beladi Jim Taylor (JT): Georgina, you have extensive experience working with Carrefour and Auchan. From your perspective,...

USA Leading the Way in Supermarket Cybersecurity: What UK Retailers Can Learn

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

As cyberattacks against the retail sector continue to rise, UK supermarkets have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated digital threats targeting customer data, loyalty schemes, and payment systems. In recent months, several major British grocers...

Walmart Cuts 1,500 Tech and Corporate Jobs in Structural Shake-Up

ISN Magazine22nd May 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd May 20250

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is undergoing a significant corporate transformation as it prepares to cut approximately 1,500 positions, largely affecting roles within its technology and e-commerce divisions. This strategic shift is designed to...