ISN Magazine

Why Personal Safety Products for Women Are Becoming a Focus for Retailers

ISN Magazine29th July 202522nd May 2026

by ISN Magazine29th July 202522nd May 20260

Retailers worldwide are expanding their shelves to include more personal safety products specifically designed for women. This shift reflects a growing response to real concerns about safety in everyday life. Items like pepper sprays,...

A GAME OF TWO HALVES – NOW AVAILABLE IN PIZZA FORM AT ASDA Asda serves up the ultimate Half & Half Pizza for Sunday’s big game

ISN Magazine25th July 2025

by ISN Magazine25th July 20250

To celebrate the biggest football showdown of the summer, Asda has launched a delicious way to celebrate, serving up “Half & Half” pizzas at its Pizza Counters nationwide. Set to hit the back of...

Fresh produce Interviews & Comments Latest News

Fruit Attraction: Interview with María José Sánchez, Director – by Riad Beladi, Fresh Produce Editor, ISN Magazine

ISN Magazine24th July 202524th July 2025

by ISN Magazine24th July 202524th July 20250

• Fruit Attraction has become a must-attend event for international buyers and suppliers. What key factors have contributed to the event’s incredible growth and reputation in recent years? Since its creation, Fruit Attraction has...

Interview with Riccardo Caravita, Brand Manager at Fiera di Parma, by ISN Editor Riad Beladi – Tuttofood 2026

ISN Magazine23rd July 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd July 20250

As Italy continues to position itself as a global leader in food innovation and excellence, TUTTOFOOD stands at the forefront of the country’s international outreach. Organised by Fiere di Parma, TUTTOFOOD has become more than a trade...

Exclusive Brands: The Retail Strategy Bringing Shoppers Back

ISN Magazine22nd July 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd July 20250

Retailers are increasingly turning to exclusive brands as a strategy to stand out in a highly competitive marketplace. With price and convenience no longer enough to secure loyalty, stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon...

EY Report: More UK Retailers Warning of Lower Profits

ISN Magazine18th July 2025

by ISN Magazine18th July 20250

UK-listed retailers issued seven profit warnings in the second quarter of 2025, more than double the number recorded in the previous quarter, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report. FTSE Retailers issued four profit...

How to Get Your Product into a New Supermarket Chain in a New Country

ISN Magazine18th July 202518th July 2025

by ISN Magazine18th July 202518th July 20250

1. Research the Target Market Thoroughly Understanding the market is essential before making any move. Consumer behaviour: What do local shoppers want? Are there cultural preferences or dietary restrictions? Retail landscape: Who are the...

Pricer Avenue™: The Retail Technology Revolution at the Shelf Edge

ISN Magazine18th July 202518th July 2025

by ISN Magazine18th July 202518th July 20250

In an era where retail innovation is moving at lightning speed, few technologies have captured as much attention—and admiration—as Pricer Avenue™. This next-generation communication and display system by Swedish ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) pioneer...

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Algeria–UK Trade Future: Riad Beladi Talks to Member of Parliament and Energy Minister-in-Waiting Alexander Stafford

ISN Magazine17th July 202517th July 2025

by ISN Magazine17th July 202517th July 20250

Algeria, Not France’s Chasse Gardée: Sovereignty and Trade with the UK In a powerful and, at moments, politically charged exchange, Riad Beladi, journalist and market analyst for International Supermarket News, spoke with Alexander Stafford,...

Deadly Allergen Risk Triggers Bread Recall at Kroger and Walmart

ISN Magazine17th July 202517th July 2025

by ISN Magazine17th July 202517th July 20250

A popular bread sold at Kroger and Walmart stores across a dozen U.S. states has been urgently recalled due to the presence of undeclared hazelnuts, a potentially life-threatening allergen for sensitive consumers. The recall,...