ISN Magazine – Page 124 – International Supermarket News

Sainsbury’s Signals Tough Year Ahead Despite £1 Billion Profit Milestone

ISN Magazine19th April 2025

by ISN Magazine19th April 20250

In a striking financial update that reflects both the resilience and the challenges of the modern supermarket sector, British retail giant Sainsbury’s has announced a robust 38.6% increase in annual pre-tax profits, bringing the...

Borita Returns from Washington Empty-Handed: U.S. Reaffirms Neutral Stance on Western Sahara, Calls for Dialogue with Algeria

ISN Magazine19th April 2025

by ISN Magazine19th April 20250

In a recent diplomatic mission to Washington, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita returned to Rabat visibly disappointed after failing to secure renewed U.S. support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. Sources close to the...

Celebrity Shoppers: Where Do the Stars Shop?

ISN Magazine18th April 2025

by ISN Magazine18th April 20250

In today’s world, celebrities are more than just icons on screen—they influence fashion trends, lifestyle choices, and shopping habits. From high-end luxury brands to everyday retail stores, where do these influential shoppers go to...

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Kroger’s $25 Billion Merger with Albertsons Collapses After Legal and Financial Setbacks

ISN Magazine18th April 2025

by ISN Magazine18th April 20250

In a significant development in the U.S. grocery industry, Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons has been blocked by federal and state judges, citing concerns over reduced competition and potential harm to consumers...

Walmart Faces a Checkout Reckoning – New City Law Could Rewrite Retail Norms

ISN Magazine17th April 2025

by ISN Magazine17th April 20250

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is facing a significant shift in how it does business—starting in Long Beach, California. In a move that could ripple across the retail landscape, the city has passed a...

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US Retail Sales Surge in March as Tariff Fears Drive Preemptive Buying

ISN Magazine17th April 2025

by ISN Magazine17th April 20250

US Retail Sales Surge in March as Tariff Fears Drive Preemptive Buying Retail sales in the United States rose more than expected in March, driven by a wave of consumer panic-buying aimed at sidestepping...

AI and the future of fair and efficient workforce scheduling

ISN Magazine17th April 2025

by ISN Magazine17th April 20250

Eoin Houlihan, VP EMEA at Legion Technologies, discusses how AI and intelligent automation can transform retail workforce management, to deliver not only the efficiencies needed to help retailers mitigate against the ‘Budget burden’ of...

UK Supreme Court Ruling: Defining ‘Woman’ in Equality Law and the Impact on Transgender Rights

ISN Magazine16th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 20250

UK Supreme Court Ruling: Defining ‘Woman’ in Equality Law and the Impact on Transgender Rights In a landmark decision, the United Kingdom’s highest court ruled that the legal definition of a “woman” in equality...

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The Impact of Rising U.S. Retail Prices and Speculation on Trump Tariffs in 2025

ISN Magazine16th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 20250

The Impact of Rising U.S. Retail Prices and Speculation on Trump Tariffs in 2025 An In-Depth Analysis of U.S. Retail Price Increases and Market Speculation In 2025, U.S. retail prices have been on a...

The future of the shelf

ISN Magazine16th April 202516th April 2025

by ISN Magazine16th April 202516th April 20250

The physical store is rapidly transforming from a static environment into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem, and the shelf-edge is at the heart of this evolution, enabling retailers to automate operations, adapt pricing in real...