ISN Magazine – Page 3 – International Supermarket News

Central Co-op avoids over 8,800 tonnes of food waste with Retail Insight partnership

ISN Magazine22nd October 2025

by ISN Magazine22nd October 20250

Central Co-op, the largest independent retail co-operative in the UK, has prevented over 8,800 tonnes of food waste over three years since partnering withRetail Insight. Broken down, this means the retailer has saved nearly...

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Algeria, the Diaspora Comeback & Miss Mezghana

ISN Magazine20th October 202520th October 2025

by ISN Magazine20th October 202520th October 20250

By Riad Beladi I seldom write about cultural events. Yet this time I make an exception — because the story is about Algeria: my origins, my homeland. Though I’ve spent much of my life...

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Carrefour Group: Leading the Retail Tech Revolution Why Carrefour stands out in the global retail landscape

ISN Magazine20th October 2025

by ISN Magazine20th October 20250

Carrefour has quietly established itself as one of the most advanced retail technology adopters in the world. From smart shelves and intelligent shopping carts to artificial intelligence driving both front- and back-office operations, the...

Kroger and Albertsons: The Consolidation That Never Was

ISN Magazine20th October 2025

by ISN Magazine20th October 20250

The long-discussed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, valued at around 24.6 billion dollars, may have been blocked, but its shadow still hangs over the American supermarket industry. The proposed deal, which would have created...

UK: Asda and the Return of the Price War

ISN Magazine20th October 2025

by ISN Magazine20th October 20250

Asda, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, continues to face mounting challenges as competition intensifies and inflationary pressures reshape consumer behaviour. The retailer’s market share slipped to around 11.8% in the 12 weeks...

UK: Tesco Strengthens While Inflation Bites

ISN Magazine20th October 202520th October 2025

by ISN Magazine20th October 202520th October 20250

Tesco continues to reinforce its position as the UK’s leading supermarket, with its market share climbing to 28.3% for the 12 weeks ending 5 October 2025, representing a 0.7 percentage point increase year-on-year, according...

IFE 2026 introduces new Sports & Nutrition section as sector continues rapid growth

ISN Magazine14th October 2025

by ISN Magazine14th October 20250

IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will debut a dedicated Sports & Nutrition section at its 2026 event on 30 March – 01 April, responding to the rapid growth of the UK’s...

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UK Retail Technology: Shaping the Future of Grocery Innovation

ISN Magazine10th October 2025

by ISN Magazine10th October 20250

By Riad Beladi The United Kingdom is fast becoming a world leader in retail technology, combining innovation, adaptability, and a clear understanding of changing consumer habits. From artificial intelligence to automated warehouses, and from...

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Smart Shopping Carts Revolutionise Grocery Retail in South Africa

ISN Magazine10th October 2025

by ISN Magazine10th October 20250

Shoprite’s Checkers division has unveiled a high-tech innovation that could change the shopping experience forever — the smart trolley. The new trolleys allow customers to scan products as they shop, monitor their spending in...

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Cyberattack Disrupts Grocery Supply Chains in North America

ISN Magazine10th October 2025

by ISN Magazine10th October 20250

A major cyberattack has disrupted operations at one of North America’s largest grocery distributors, creating ripple effects throughout the supermarket sector. The affected company, which supplies leading supermarket chains including natural and organic retailers,...