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The Best Places to Shop During London’s January Sales

ISN Magazine18th December 202418th December 2024

by ISN Magazine18th December 202418th December 20240

London is renowned for its world-class shopping scene, and January is the perfect time for bargain hunters to explore the city. As the festive season winds down, retailers slash prices, offering incredible discounts on...

Discounters win growing share of wallet for Christmas spend, as value-driven UK shoppers switch 36% of festive spending to discount brands

ISN Magazine18th December 202418th December 2024

by ISN Magazine18th December 202418th December 20240

Share of festive spending is set to move away from traditional High Street retailers with Discounters predicted to pick up a significant percentage of spend in the final days of pre-Christmas trading, according to RetailNext,...

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What’s Next for Albertsons Supermarkets in the USA?

ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 2024

by ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 20240

What’s Next for Albertsons Supermarkets in the USA? The recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger has left the future of one of America’s...

Latest News Supermarkets

Walmart Chile Announces $1.3 Billion Investment Plan to Open 70 New Stores and Create 4,000 Jobs

ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 2024

by ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 20240

Walmart Chile, a leading player in the Chilean retail industry, has announced an ambitious $1.3 billion investment plan over the next five years. The plan, unveiled by Walmart Chile President and CEO Cristián Barrientos...

The End of Free Publicity: Why Publishers Are Rejecting PR Agency Freebies

ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 2024

by ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 20240

For decades, public relations (PR) agencies have positioned themselves as the ultimate connectors between their clients and the media. Promises of “we know the right editors,” or “we can get you featured for free,”...

Footfall builds, up +15.4% over the weekend, as retailers brace for Super Saturday, tipped as the busiest in-store shopping day of Christmas 2024 – Sensormatic Solutions

ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 2024

by ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 20240

Weekend footfall rose +15.4% week-on-week (14 & 15 Dec vs 07 & 08 Dec) after Storm Darragh disruption put paid to Christmas shopping trips last weekend Saturday (14 Dec) saw the biggest increase in...

Latest News Regulations

The Rise of Protectionism: Is Globalisation at Risk?

ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 2024

by ISN Magazine17th December 202417th December 20240

For decades, globalisation has been a driving force in the world economy, fostering international trade, enhancing cooperation, and enabling businesses to expand across borders. Goods produced in one country could easily find their way...

Latest News Retail Technology

AI and Robotics: SoftBank’s Historic $100 Billion Investment to Revolutionize U.S. Industries

ISN Magazine16th December 202423rd December 2024

by ISN Magazine16th December 202423rd December 20240

The $100 billion investment announced by SoftBank and expected to be revealed by Masayoshi Son and Donald Trump focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, with specific details regarding the allocation of funds...

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Trump and SoftBank CEO to Unveil $100 Billion Investment in U.S.

ISN Magazine16th December 202416th December 2024

by ISN Magazine16th December 202416th December 20240

PALM BEACH, Fla.—Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son are set to announce a landmark $100 billion investment into the United States, focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. The announcement,...

Latest News Supermarkets

Could an Asda-Sainsbury’s Merger Surpass Tesco? A Look at Market Share, Turnover, and Stock Market Reactions

ISN Magazine16th December 202416th December 2024

by ISN Magazine16th December 202416th December 20240

The UK retail grocery landscape could be dramatically reshaped if Asda and Sainsbury’s, two of the largest supermarket chains in the country, were to merge. Such a move would have significant implications on market...