ISN Magazine – Page 32 – International Supermarket News

Carrefour Signals Resilience in France and Spain as 2026 Outlook Strengthens

ISN Magazine23rd February 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd February 20260

Europe’s largest food retailer, Carrefour, has entered 2026 projecting confidence, despite reporting a slight decline in operating profit for 2025. While headline figures showed pressure on margins, performance surpassed market expectations — a signal...

France: Reinvention in a Hyper-Competitive Grocery Market

ISN Magazine23rd February 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd February 20260

France’s supermarket sector is entering 2026 in a cautiously stabilised position. Inflation has eased from its peak, but consumer confidence remains fragile. The French shopper has always been price aware, yet the cost-of-living crisis...

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Asda Income Tracker: Recovery for Some, Reality Check for Others

ISN Magazine23rd February 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd February 20260

January’s figures from the latest Income Tracker deliver a cautiously optimistic headline: the average UK household now has £261 per week left after essential spending — an annual rise of £4.24. Inflation has eased...

Retail: The Ultimate Barometer of the Global Economy

ISN Magazine20th February 202620th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 202620th February 20260

For over three decades observing retail markets across the United States and Europe, one principle has remained constant: retail is the clearest and most immediate indicator of economic health. Economists may analyse GDP growth,...

Analysis Highlight

Unilever and Google Cloud Forge Strategic AI Partnership to Transform Marketing Intelligence

ISN Magazine20th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 20260

Consumer goods giant Unilever has unveiled a significant new collaboration with Google Cloud designed to modernise how the company conducts marketing, measures campaign success and connects with customers in an increasingly AI‑driven world. At...

Analysis Editor's Picks

Every Bloom Tells a Story: The Partnership Behind Our Most Magical Valentine’s Yet

ISN Magazine20th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 20260

Elizabeth Van Niekerk, Head of Trading for Produce and Floral at M&S Food, gives an inside look at the ongoing transformation of the M&S floral category and our enduring partnership with MM Flowers. This...

The World’s Most Refined Populations: A Cultural Perspective

ISN Magazine20th February 202620th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 202620th February 20260

Culinary Sophistication – judged by signature dishes, desserts, balance of flavours, and presentation. Musical Heritage and Finesse – considering both classical and contemporary traditions. Aesthetic Presentation and Ritual – including dining etiquette, table culture,...

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Retail Reawakening: What the Latest ONS Figures Really Tell Us

ISN Magazine20th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 20260

The latest retail sales release from the Office for National Statistics signals something the sector has been waiting for: a decisive lift in consumer activity. January’s 1.8 per cent monthly rise in sales volumes...

Strengthening Global Retail Ties: Revionics and LabelVie Deepen Strategic Collaboration in Morocco

ISN Magazine20th February 202620th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 202620th February 20260

In international retail, genuine partnership goes far beyond contracts and commercial agreements. It is built through shared ambition, open dialogue and time spent together understanding local realities. Last week, that spirit of collaboration was...

Carrefour 2030: A Strategic Reset Focused on Core Markets, Fresh Leadership and Digital Acceleration

ISN Magazine20th February 2026

by ISN Magazine20th February 20260

When Carrefour unveiled its “Carrefour 2030” plan, it was more than a routine strategic update. It marked a decisive repositioning of one of Europe’s largest retailers at a time when food distribution is under...