ISN Magazine

Mercadona’s Scale Makes Rapid Percentage Growth Unlikely

ISN Magazine15th July 2026

by ISN Magazine15th July 20260

Lidl Leads Spain’s Supermarket Growth While Mercadona Strengthens Its Market Leadership By International Supermarket News Spain’s grocery retail market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with discount retailers leading the way as consumers remain focused...

The Hichem Zouaoui Watermelon Controversy: When Social Media Destroys a Harvest Overnight

ISN Magazine13th July 2026

by ISN Magazine13th July 20260

By International Supermarket News Editorial Team In today’s digital world, a single video can travel faster than any newspaper headline. A TikTok or Facebook post can reach millions of people within hours, influencing public...

Tesco Reportedly Explores Sale of Central European Business

ISN Magazine9th July 2026

by ISN Magazine9th July 20260

Tesco is reportedly considering the sale of its remaining Central European operations, a move that would mark the end of the retailer’s international expansion strategy and leave the UK and Ireland as its sole...

Interviews & Comments Latest News

Interview: Christina Freier, Director of FRUIT LOGISTICA, in Conversation with Riad Beladi, Editor of International Supermarket News (ISN)

ISN Magazine9th July 2026

by ISN Magazine9th July 20260

FRUIT LOGISTICA is widely regarded as the world’s leading trade fair for the global fresh produce industry, bringing together growers, exporters, importers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology companies from across the international supply chain....

Featured Latest News

As England’s World Cup win against Mexico prompts +16% rise in retail theft, retailers warned shoplifting could jump +26% ahead of Quarter Final fixture.

ISN Magazine9th July 2026

by ISN Magazine9th July 20260

Pre-match tension bubbled up in stores ahead of the Mexico match, with the number of violent incidents reported in UK stores increasing by +5% on Sun 05 July Operational burden also saw a...

Ahmad Tea Clinches “Social Impact Initiative of the Year” at The Grocer Gold Awards for Groundbreaking Profit-Share Scheme

ISN Magazine8th July 2026

by ISN Magazine8th July 20260

Ahmad Tea has officially been awarded the prestigious Social Impact Initiative of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards. The accolade recognizes the company’s pioneering Hand-picked Profit Shared programme, an initiative designed to structurally...

SPECIAL REPORT: The Tech-Driven Grocery Reset

ISN Magazine8th July 2026

by ISN Magazine8th July 20260

Comprehensive 10-Year Analysis of the European Retail Technology Market (2021–2031) Published by the International Supermarket News Editorial Team Executive Summary: The Structural Shift in European Grocery Commerce The European grocery sector is moving away...

Highlight Latest News

Bakers Basco Keeps Equipment Attrition Below 10% Despite Continued Misuse and Theft Challenges

ISN Magazine8th July 2026

by ISN Magazine8th July 20260

London, UK – Bakers Basco (representing the UK’s leading plant bakers) has reported another year of low equipment attrition rates, with losses remaining below 10% despite the continued challenges posed by equipment misuse, theft...

Navigating Volatility: The 2026 European Coffee Market Landscape

ISN Magazine8th July 2026

by ISN Magazine8th July 20260

The European coffee market is undergoing a profound structural transformation. As the world’s largest coffee-consuming region, Europe accounts for 28% of global consumption, generating a vast economic footprint that supports 1.5 million direct jobs....

Organic Food Sales Continue to Surge Across the United States

ISN Magazine8th July 2026

by ISN Magazine8th July 20260

Consumer demand for organic food is reaching new heights across the United States, creating significant opportunities for growers, food manufacturers, importers, and retailers. Driven by increased awareness of health, sustainability, and food quality, organic...