ISN Magazine

In Retail, No Situation Is Permanent

ISN Magazine29th April 2026

by ISN Magazine29th April 20260

By John Moverlet The retail industry is in a constant state of change. Consumer behavior continues to evolve, shaped by economic conditions, cultural shifts, and rapid advances in technology. What customers expect today is...

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Talent Without Borders, Opportunity Without Access: The Case of an Algerian Biologist

ISN Magazine28th April 202628th April 2026

by ISN Magazine28th April 202628th April 20260

There is something deeply contradictory—almost unsettling—about the story of a young Algerian scientist who is recognized abroad, yet unable to build a viable career at home. Rasha Zenasni, an Algerian biologist who has contributed...

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International Supermarket News Opens Press Release Services After 32 Years

ISN Magazine28th April 202628th April 2026

by ISN Magazine28th April 202628th April 20260

After more than three decades serving the global retail and FMCG community, International Supermarket News has announced a significant expansion of its offering: for the first time, it is providing structured press release distribution...

Anuga Select Ibérica: the great meeting point where the foods of the future come together in Madrid

ISN Magazine28th April 202628th April 2026

by ISN Magazine28th April 202628th April 20260

The new trade fair, promoted by IFEMA MADRID and Koelnmesse, is envisaged as a meeting point to connect the Iberian food industry with the world’s leading markets. From 16 to 18 February 2027,...

Global convenience to hit $1 trillion by 2030 but will lose market share

ISN Magazine28th April 2026

by ISN Magazine28th April 20260

New IGD research warns convenience growth is lagging behind the wider grocery market as competition intensifies. IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) forecasts that the global convenience channel will grow from around US$ 900 bn...

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From Niche to Supermarket Aisles: The Untapped Potential of Algerian Food Exports in Europe

ISN Magazine28th April 2026

by ISN Magazine28th April 20260

By Riad Beladi Algerian food exports—particularly juices, olive oil, dates, and traditional Mediterranean staples—have demonstrated strong acceptance in European niche and ethnic markets. However, their presence in mainstream supermarket chains remains limited. This report...

Industrial Refrigeration in Africa: A High-Growth Market Driven by Retail Transformation

ISN Magazine27th April 202627th April 2026

by ISN Magazine27th April 202627th April 20260

1. Executive Summary Industrial refrigeration in Africa is entering a period of structural expansion. The convergence of rapid urbanization, supermarket penetration, rising middle-class consumption, and food system modernization is transforming the continent into one...

M&S Picks up the Baton on Industry Initiative to Turn Surplus Food Into Meals for Those That Need Them

ISN Magazine27th April 2026

by ISN Magazine27th April 20260

M&S is joining an industry-first coalition to support families who are experiencing hunger by turning surplus food from supply chains into millions of meals Working with supplier partners, M&S is helping redistribute surplus...

Retail Crime on the Rise

ISN Magazine27th April 2026

by ISN Magazine27th April 20260

Supermarkets were once among the most ordinary spaces in public life—predictable, neutral, almost invisible in their routine. That quiet normalcy is eroding. The growing call from major chains like Sainsbury’s for increased police presence...

Lidl GB unveils hundreds of new store locations across Great Britain

ISN Magazine27th April 2026

by ISN Magazine27th April 20260

Lidl GB has published its latest Site Requirements Brochure, identifying hundreds of potential locations across Great Britain for new store developments as part of its continued expansion strategy. The discounter is actively seeking freehold,...