ISN Magazine

Waitrose and John Lewis Prepare for Christmas With 10,000 Seasonal Jobs

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Waitrose and John Lewis are preparing for the Christmas trading period with plans to create around 10,000 seasonal jobs, highlighting the scale of staffing required as retailers approach the busiest period of the year....

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Australia Faces New Supermarket Food Price Threat as El Niño Strengthens

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Australian supermarket shoppers could face further food price pressure as an exceptionally strong El Niño weather event threatens agricultural production across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting an El Niño event expected...

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Private Label Takes 54% of Spanish FMCG Spending

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Private-label products now account for 54% of consumer goods spending in Spain, underlining the strength of supermarket-owned brands and the changing relationship between shoppers and traditional manufacturers’ brands. The latest figure, reported by the...

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Aldi Opens New UK Stores at Rapid Pace as Expansion Continues

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Aldi is accelerating its expansion across the UK, with the discount supermarket opening a new store each week during September as it continues its wider programme of investment and growth. The retailer opened a...

Sainsbury’s Recalls Pitted Black Olives Over Listeria Risk

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Sainsbury’s has recalled a popular own-brand olive product after Listeria monocytogenes was detected, prompting the supermarket to advise customers not to eat the affected packs. The recall involves Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted...

Private Label Moves Towards Half of European Supermarket Sales

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Private-label products are continuing to reshape European supermarkets, with shoppers increasingly choosing retailers’ own brands as they look for better value without necessarily sacrificing quality. Spain is among the strongest markets for private label,...

Tesco and Waitrose issue urgent ‘do not eat’ warnings

ISN Magazine8th September 2026

by ISN Magazine8th September 20260

Tesco and Waitrose have recalled products over fears that allergens are missing from their labels. Tesco’s Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw (270g) may contain mustard that is not declared on the packaging. The...

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Record U.S. Diesel Prices Put Fresh Pressure on Food and Retail Supply Chains

ISN Magazine7th September 2026

by ISN Magazine7th September 20260

Diesel prices in the United States have climbed to an unprecedented level, creating a new cost challenge for truckers, farmers, distributors and retailers as the higher cost of moving goods begins to work its...

Regulations

URGENT INDUSTRY ALERT: Protecting 35+ Years of B2B Retail Integrity

ISN Magazine4th September 20264th September 2026

by ISN Magazine4th September 20264th September 20260

As the Publisher and Analyst for International Supermarket News (ISN), I am speaking directly to our global network of grocery executives, FMCG manufacturers, and retail technology providers. Recently, it has been brought to my...

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Walmart and Target Give Haleon Better Shelf Space as Shoppers Cut Spending

ISN Magazine3rd September 2026

by ISN Magazine3rd September 20260

Haleon is changing the way it competes for shoppers in US supermarkets, securing better shelf positions at major retailers including Walmart and Target as consumers become increasingly careful about what they spend. The owner...