ISN Magazine – Page 34 – International Supermarket News

Red Bull Unveils Sugar-Free Lilac Edition: A Grapefruit & Blossom Fusion

ISN Magazine4th June 20254th June 2025

by ISN Magazine4th June 20254th June 20250

Red Bull is set to refresh the energy drink landscape this summer with the launch of its Sugar-Free Lilac Edition, a limited-time release that combines zesty grapefruit with delicate blossom notes. Hitting convenience stores...

Product News Supermarkets

El Mordjene: The Hazelnut Spread That Became a Symbol of Identity—and Got Banned in Europe

ISN Magazine4th June 2025

by ISN Magazine4th June 20250

Every summer in France, a familiar exodus begins like clockwork. The first week of July marks the end of the school year, and with it comes les grandes vacances, France’s grand summer holiday. Roads...

Atty McGrath Takes the Helm at ALDI U.S.: What’s Next for America’s Fastest-Growing Grocer?

ISN Magazine3rd June 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd June 20250

A new chapter begins at ALDI U.S. as Atty McGrath steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jason Hart, who now oversees global operations as Group COO of ALDI South. With over...

Sir Terry Leahy: The Man Who Transformed the UK Supermarket Industry

ISN Magazine3rd June 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd June 20250

Few figures have had as lasting an impact on British retail as Sir Terry Leahy. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Tesco from 1997 to 2011, Leahy didn’t just grow the supermarket...

What We Remember from the FTC and the Kroger-Albertsons Attempted Merger

ISN Magazine3rd June 20253rd June 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd June 20253rd June 20250

The attempted $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons marked one of the most significant developments in the U.S. grocery retail sector in recent years. It drew national attention and sparked debate over competition,...

Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer. Building Tomorrow’s Supermarkets Today

ISN Magazine3rd June 2025

by ISN Magazine3rd June 20250

Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer & Global Chief Technology Officer Suresh Kumar is the Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Lead Retail Technology Buyer at...

Analysis Latest News Supermarkets

Walmart vs. Kroger: Who Really Offers the Best Value for Weekly Groceries?

ISN Magazine2nd June 20252nd June 2025

by ISN Magazine2nd June 20252nd June 20250

By James Taylor | International Supermarket News Over the past two weeks, I set out to compare two of America’s most prominent grocery retailers—Walmart and Kroger—by replicating the same weekly shopping trip at both...

Finance Latest News Supermarkets

Buy Now, Pay Later – Costco USA Unveils New Flexible Payment Option

ISN Magazine2nd June 2025

by ISN Magazine2nd June 20250

In a bold move aimed at meeting the evolving financial habits of American consumers, Costco USA has introduced a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution across select locations, partnering with payment platform Affirm to...

Analysis Latest News Product News

Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Look-Alike Snack Packaging — But Can They Win?

ISN Magazine2nd June 2025

by ISN Magazine2nd June 20250

ISN Reveal by Riad Beladi By Riad Beladi, Edited by James Taylor Is it Wheat Thins or Thin Wheat? Nutter Butters or Peanut Butter Crème Filled Cookies? Nilla Wafers or simply Vanilla Wafers? To...

Fresh produce Latest News

AFTER YEARS OF LOBBYING, FPC SECURES LIFELINE FOR UK FOOD SUPPLY

ISN Magazine2nd June 20252nd June 2025

by ISN Magazine2nd June 20252nd June 20250

By Riad Beladi The UK Government has confirmed that planned post-Brexit border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables imported from the EU will now be delayed until 31 January 2027 – a major victory...