ISN Magazine – Page 19 – International Supermarket News

Kroger in Transition: Three External Names Emerge as the Industry Waits for a New CEO

ISN Magazine4th February 2026

by ISN Magazine4th February 20260

Kroger remains in a strategic holding pattern. Day-to-day operations continue, stores trade strongly in key regions and interim leadership maintains stability. Yet across the global supermarket industry, attention is fixed on one unresolved issue:...

Amazon Reshapes Grocery Retail: From Convenience Experiments to Whole Foods and Delivery Dominance

ISN Magazine3rd February 2026

by ISN Magazine3rd February 20260

Amazon’s approach to the grocery business in the United States is undergoing a major transformation as the company retreats from its experimental convenience store formats and redirects its focus toward larger supermarkets and expanded...

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Kroger’s Leadership Transition and the Search for Its Next CEO (USA)

ISN Magazine3rd February 2026

by ISN Magazine3rd February 20260

American grocery titan The Kroger Co., the largest traditional supermarket operator in the United States, is navigating one of the most significant leadership transitions in its long history. In March 2025, longtime CEO Rodney McMullen...

Pricer redefines shelf-edge communication one high-impact use case at a time

ISN Magazine3rd February 2026

by ISN Magazine3rd February 20260

New modular system transforms premium aisles, branded zones and promotional hotspots into powerful, ecosystem-ready communication platforms London, Pricer, a leading global retail technology company, unveiled Pricer Avenue™, At NRF in New York...

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Supermarket Predictions 2026–2027: Price, Consolidation and the Rise of the Silent Movers

ISN Magazine2nd February 20262nd February 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd February 20262nd February 20260

By Riad BeladiWritten on 2 February 2026 After 30 years of observing the global grocery industry, it is clear that 2026–2027 will not be a year of stability. The UK and US supermarket landscapes...

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Convenience-Led Growth: How UK Supermarkets Are Adapting in 2026

ISN Magazine2nd February 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd February 20260

The UK grocery market in 2026 is being shaped less by price wars and more by convenience. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer are investing heavily in smaller store formats, digital...

Private-Label Resurgence in France: Carrefour, E.Leclerc and Intermarché Lead the Charge

ISN Magazine2nd February 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd February 20260

France’s grocery retail market is witnessing a private-label renaissance. Carrefour, E.Leclerc, Intermarché and Auchan are redefining the role of store brands in an environment shaped by cautious consumers, lingering price sensitivity, and intense competition....

Damp is the new Dry – Waitrose report Dry January to be not so dry after all

ISN Magazine2nd February 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd February 20260

This landscape has changed dramatically over the last 5 years – Jan 2022 they were 42% lower on average than the other months of the year, in Jan 2026, this reduction is around 25%...

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US Supermarket Innovation 2026: Walmart, Kroger and Target Race on Technology

ISN Magazine2nd February 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd February 20260

In 2026, the United States supermarket landscape is being reshaped not by new stores, but by technology. Walmart, Kroger, Target, Albertsons and Publix are investing heavily in automation, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms, signalling...

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German Supermarkets Confront Sustainability Pressures in 2026

ISN Magazine2nd February 2026

by ISN Magazine2nd February 20260

Germany’s grocery sector is entering a critical phase where sustainability is no longer optional. Chains such as Aldi, Lidl, Edeka, Rewe and Kaufland face mounting pressure from regulators, consumers and investors to demonstrate concrete...