ISN Magazine – International Supermarket News

Lunch with the Team: Celebrating a New Contract and the Rise of Retail Technology

ISN Magazine6th November 2025

by ISN Magazine6th November 20250

By Riad Beladi It was more than just an ordinary lunch — it was a celebration. The team gathered around the table, cheerful and proud, marking the signing of a new contract that promises...

PLMA Chicago 2025: Rite Stuff Foods Unveils Mouthwatering, Innovative Finger-Foods

ISN Magazine5th November 2025

by ISN Magazine5th November 20250

Rietberg/Jerome, — As PLMA Chicago brings together retailers, importers, exporters and distributors from November 16–18, 2025, Rite Stuff Foods will introduce a fresh lineup of mouthwatering finger-foods designed for private-label and retail partners. The...

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U.S. Supermarkets 2025: Market Share Battle Intensifies

ISN Magazine3rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20250

The race for dominance in the U.S. grocery market continues to tighten as major players adjust their strategies to shifting consumer behaviour, inflationary pressure, and technological disruption. According to recent industry estimates, the top...

Understanding U.S. Consumer Behaviour in a Changed Market

ISN Magazine3rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20250

By Riad Beladi. Edited by James Taylor The U.S. grocery market is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in decades. Consumer behaviour, shaped by shifting lifestyles, inflationary pressures, and evolving digital habits, has...

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Merger landscape in U.S. supermarkets: what comes next?

ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 20250

The proposed Kroger‑Albertsons merger — valued at roughly $24.6 billion — was formally challenged by the FTC on the grounds that it would reduce competition, raise prices for consumers and weaken worker bargaining power. Supermarket...

Branding Fruit and Vegetables in an Era of Changed Advertising

ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 20250

By Riad Beladi. Edited by James Taylor In an age when digital platforms dominate communication and consumer attention spans are measured in seconds, branding fruit and vegetables has become both an art and a...

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Albertsons sees fresh institutional investment as shareholder base expands

ISN Magazine3rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20250

Albertsons has registered a notable uptick in institutional investment, as the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio reported acquiring some 152,836 shares — valued at approximately US$3.3 million — in the second quarter of...

Walmart revives major holiday deal phases for 2025

ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 20250

Walmart has announced that its 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals will return in a two-phase format starting 14 November, reflecting the retailer’s strategy to drive earlier seasonal engagement and volume. The first...

Kroger attracts major institutional investment ahead of FY2025 guidance —

ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20253rd November 20250

Kroger has drawn heightened attention from the investor community, as institutional investor iA Global Asset Management Inc. disclosed a 26.6 % increase in its holding of Kroger shares during the second quarter. The firm’s...

Asda sells Leon chain back to co-founder

ISN Magazine3rd November 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd November 20250

Asda has confirmed the sale of the fast-casual chain Leon back to its co-founder, John Vincent. The deal covers 46 Leon restaurants and 20 UK franchise sites, as well as three in the Netherlands...