ISN Magazine – Page 19 – International Supermarket News

France’s Mercialys Consolidates Retail Power with Full Supermarket Control

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

In a bold move reshaping the landscape of French food retail, property giant Mercialys has taken full operational control of a national supermarket portfolio. This strategic consolidation will allow the group to optimise leasing...

British Tourist Dies After Fall at Ibiza Mercadona Car Park

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

A tragic incident unfolded today when a 25‑year‑old British holidaymaker died following a fall from the car park of a Mercadona supermarket in San Antonio, Ibiza. The event took place around 8 pm, at which...

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UK Retail Spending Rises in June Thanks to Heatwave Surge

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

In a welcome rebound, UK retail sales surged by 3.1% year‑on‑year in June 2025, recovering from a 2.7% drop in May, according to The Guardian. The unseasonal heatwave galvanised shoppers into snapping up electric...

New Red Leicester Quavers Debut Across UK Shelves

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

A brand-new Red Leicester‑flavoured Quavers crisp has made a long‑awaited return to UK supermarket aisles today, thrilling snack fans up and down the country. After a three‑year hiatus, this tangy twist on the iconic...

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The Ice Cream Industry’s Colourful Turn: U.S. Makers Move Away from Artificial Dyes

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

In a major shift for America’s frozen dessert market, the nation’s leading ice cream manufacturers have announced a sweeping commitment to remove artificial dyes from their products by 2028. This voluntary pledge marks a...

Solstice AV Senior Account Manager Tanita Russell set for grueling 50km ultra-marathon to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

Solstice AV Senior Account Manager, Tanita Russell, will be swapping the comfort of her office chair and computer later this month, by taking on one of the UK’s most gruelling 50km ultra marathons as...

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The Unsung Hero of the Aisles: Inside the Role of a Fresh Produce Buyer

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

When shoppers walk through the vibrant produce aisles of a supermarket—admiring gleaming apples, sun-ripened tomatoes, and crisp lettuce—they rarely consider the person behind the scenes making it all happen: the Fresh Produce Buyer. In...

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Back to Algiers Algeria – A Journey Through the Senses of a Reawakening City

ISN Magazine15th July 202516th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 202516th July 20250

By Riad Beladi, International Supermarket News Returning to my beloved home city of Algiers after years away was more than a personal journey—it was a revelation. As my plane descended over the Bay of...

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DIA and BP Unite to Launch Supermarkets at Petrol Stations

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

Spanish supermarket chain DIA and energy giant BP are joining forces in a new strategic alliance that blends food retail and fuel convenience. Starting September 2025, the two companies will pilot ten co-branded stores...

M&S Enters Australian Fashion Market Through Exclusive Partnership with David Jones

ISN Magazine15th July 2025

by ISN Magazine15th July 20250

Marks & Spencer has taken a bold step in expanding its international footprint by launching its first-ever international fashion wholesale partnership with Australia’s premium department store, David Jones. This strategic alliance marks a major...