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Back to Algiers Algeria – A Journey Through the Senses of a Reawakening City

ISN Magazine15th July 202516th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 202516th July 20250

By Riad Beladi, International Supermarket News Returning to my beloved home city of Algiers after years away was more than a personal journey—it was a revelation. As my plane descended over the Bay of...

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DIA and BP Unite to Launch Supermarkets at Petrol Stations

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

Spanish supermarket chain DIA and energy giant BP are joining forces in a new strategic alliance that blends food retail and fuel convenience. Starting September 2025, the two companies will pilot ten co-branded stores...

M&S Enters Australian Fashion Market Through Exclusive Partnership with David Jones

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

Marks & Spencer has taken a bold step in expanding its international footprint by launching its first-ever international fashion wholesale partnership with Australia’s premium department store, David Jones. This strategic alliance marks a major...

ESLs and the Future of Grocery Productivity – Why Pricer Is Leading the Charge

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

In a rapidly evolving retail landscape where margins are thin and consumer expectations are rising, the U.S. grocery industry is under pressure to deliver greater operational efficiency while maintaining a strong customer experience. According...

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A Healthy Economy Is Measured by a Healthy Retail Sector

ISN Magazine15th July 202515th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 202515th July 20250

By Riad Beladi, Analyst for International Supermarket News With over three decades of experience analysing global retail trends, I’ve seen firsthand how the strength of a nation’s economy is reflected in its supermarket aisles....

Tesco to Open Europe’s Largest Automated Distribution Centre – A Bold £1 Billion Investment at London Gateway

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

Tesco has announced a landmark £1 billion investment in a new, state-of-the-art automated distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, signalling a major leap forward in British retail logistics. The 1.2 million square foot...

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What Lies Behind the Price Tag: Understanding Supermarket Overheads – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine14th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 20250

When a shopper places a product in their supermarket trolley, they may assume the majority of what they pay goes directly to the supplier or producer. However, behind every £1 spent lies a complex...

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Cambridge Breakthrough: Gut Microbes Could Offer Natural Defence Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

ISN Magazine14th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 20250

In a groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have discovered that certain gut microbes can absorb and help the body expel toxic PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—through faeces. The finding opens the door...

Kroger: The Fight Continues

ISN Magazine14th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 20250

In the shifting battlefield of American retail, Kroger is no longer just competing — it is fighting for survival. From small-town neighbourhood markets to nationwide titans like Walmart and Amazon, the once-invincible grocery giant...

When the Giant Shrinks – Kroger’s Quiet Retreat and the Merger That Never Was

ISN Magazine14th July 202514th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 202514th July 20250

It begins not with fanfare, but with a flickering fluorescent light and a “store closing” sign hung with quiet resignation. For loyal customers and longtime employees, the announcement feels less like a corporate manoeuvre...