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Vodafone Spain and the Hidden Cost of “Pay-As-You-Go”: When Cheap Data Isn’t Cheap at All

ISN Magazine25th April 2026

by ISN Magazine25th April 20260

Pay-as-you-go mobile plans are often marketed as freedom—no contracts, no commitments, just simple, affordable access to data when you need it. On paper, an offer like 15 euros for hundreds of gigabytes sounds almost...

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Supermarket Marketplaces vs Amazon: Competition or Strategic Coexistence?

ISN Magazine24th April 2026

by ISN Magazine24th April 20260

The rapid evolution of e-commerce has led traditional retailers to rethink their business models, with many supermarket giants launching their own online marketplaces. Companies such as Carrefour and Kaufland have entered the marketplace arena,...

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Kroger and Albertsons: Why a Second Merger Attempt Could Be a Battle for Survival in the Age of Walmart and Amazon

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

A renewed merger attempt between Kroger and Albertsons would no longer be a simple corporate restructuring exercise. It would represent a strategic response to a retail environment that has fundamentally changed, where scale, logistics,...

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International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine – Next Issue Preview

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine – Next Issue Preview The upcoming issue of International Supermarket News (ISN) Magazine is set to deliver a strong editorial mix, combining exclusive interviews, retail technology insights, and sharp...

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Fruit and Vegetable Prices Set to Rise Sharply as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Supply Chains

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

A fresh wave of food inflation may be on the horizon, with industry experts warning that fruit and vegetable prices could rise by as much as 30% if tensions involving Iran and the Strait...

Riad Beladi Speaks to Donna Morris at EmTech AI Summit: Walmart Accelerates AI Rollout Across 2.1 Million Employees

ISN Magazine23rd April 202627th April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 202627th April 20260

Walmart is moving ahead with one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence workforce strategies in global retail, with plans to equip its entire 2.1 million-strong workforce with AI skills over the coming years as...

Walmart Accelerates AI Training for 2.1 Million Employees as It Bets on Agentic Tools to Transform Retail Operations

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

Walmart is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to train its entire global workforce of around 2.1 million employees in artificial intelligence, as the retailer seeks to embed AI more deeply into everyday operations...

Carrefour Reinforces European Strategy as Market Pressures and Consumer Shifts Intensify

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

Carrefour continues to strengthen its position across key European markets as the grocery sector faces persistent pressure from inflation, shifting consumer behaviour, and heightened competition. The retailer is focusing on operational efficiency, strategic partnerships,...

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Asda Accelerates Price-Led Strategy as Competition Intensifies in UK Grocery Sector

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

Asda continues to push forward with its aggressive price-led strategy as competition in the UK grocery market becomes increasingly intense. With consumer budgets still under pressure, the retailer is leaning heavily on its “rollback”...

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Sainsbury’s Strengthens Value Strategy as Competition Intensifies Across UK Grocery Market

ISN Magazine23rd April 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd April 20260

Sainsbury’s continues to operate in an increasingly competitive UK grocery sector, where pressure from both hard discounters and higher-end retailers is reshaping the battle for market share. With consumer spending still under strain from...