ISN Magazine

Electronic Shelf Labels: A Decade of Gradual Adoption Now Entering Acceleration

ISN Magazine14th April 2026

by ISN Magazine14th April 20260

The electronic shelf label (ESL) sector has been present in the retail industry for more than a decade, yet for many years it remained a niche technology—promising, visible in pilot stores, but far from...

Top 5 Most Expensive Cities in the World for Trade Shows

ISN Magazine14th April 2026

by ISN Magazine14th April 20260

Exhibition Space, Stand Build, Electricity & Total Cost Pressure The cost of organising a trade show presence is driven by three key elements: floor space rental (€/m²), stand construction (€ per m²), and services...

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Fruit and Vegetable Prices Under Pressure: Why the Iran War Will Reshape Global Fresh Produce Markets

ISN Magazine14th April 2026

by ISN Magazine14th April 20260

By Riad Beladi The global fruit and vegetable sector is entering a period of unavoidable price escalation, driven by a chain reaction that begins far from the fields and ends directly on supermarket shelves....

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Food Prices, War and the Logic of Inflation: A Structural Shift in the Global Food Economy

ISN Magazine14th April 2026

by ISN Magazine14th April 20260

The global food industry is entering a decisive period in which price stability is no longer guaranteed, and in fact increasingly unlikely. The current geopolitical tensions are not an isolated disturbance but part of...

Why Carrefour Chose VusionGroup for Its 2030 “Stores of the Future”

ISN Magazine14th April 202614th April 2026

by ISN Magazine14th April 202614th April 20260

By Riad Beladi In an era where physical retail is under relentless pressure from e-commerce acceleration, rising labour costs, and increasingly demanding consumers, Carrefour has made a decisive move: it is betting on full-scale...

Bakers Basco doubles down on tracking capability in Northern Ireland, as Belfast emerges as a hotspot for bakery delivery equipment misuse

ISN Magazine13th April 202613th April 2026

by ISN Magazine13th April 202613th April 20260

London, Bakers Basco, the membership scheme formed by the UK’s leading plant bakers to manage and protect shared bakery equipment has doubled its tracking capabilities across Ireland as new figures reveal a rise in...

Tesco Unveils AI Assistant Trial to Support Store Colleagues

ISN Magazine13th April 2026

by ISN Magazine13th April 20260

Tesco has taken a significant step forward in its digital transformation strategy by launching a large-scale trial of an AI-powered assistant aimed at supporting store colleagues and improving customer service. The initiative, currently being...

Grocery Prices Fall: A Turning Point for Consumers and Retailers?

ISN Magazine13th April 2026

by ISN Magazine13th April 20260

In recent months, grocery prices across several major markets have begun to show signs of decline, offering a welcome reprieve for consumers who have endured years of persistent food inflation. After a prolonged period...

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RTS 2026 – In-store innovation spotlight: the tech driving bricks-and-mortar evolution

ISN Magazine9th April 2026

by ISN Magazine9th April 20260

With just under 2 weeks to go until the Retail Technology Show (RTS) returns to London’s ExCeL on 22 & 23 April 2026, we spotlight the in-store innovations driving bricks-and-mortar evolution, from smart systems powering...

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Sainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Uber and Uber Eats to bring Nectar loyalty to customers

ISN Magazine9th April 2026

by ISN Magazine9th April 20260

From today, Nectar members can now turn their points into Uber rides or Uber Eats orders – a first for Nectar and for Uber Customers can swap Nectar points for an Uber voucher,...