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Carrefour’s AI Leap: Alexandre Bompard Brings Retail Innovation to Life

ISN Magazine27th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 20260

By Riad Beladi In a bold and highly symbolic move, Alexandre Bompard has chosen not just to announce innovation—but to demonstrate it. In a recently released video on LinkedIn, the CEO of Carrefour illustrates...

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Why first jobs can change lives

ISN Magazine27th March 202627th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 202627th March 20260

By Stuart Machin, M&S Chief Executive A Saturday job can change a young person’s life. I know, because it transformed mine. But when I think about the challenges facing young people today, I worry...

UK Retail Sales – February 2026: A Measured Uptick, but Challenges Persist

ISN Magazine27th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 20260

The February 2026 retail figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) were largely in line with expectations, offering a modest but unsurprising improvement in sales volumes following a subdued start to the...

Algiers: The Emerging Capital of Energy Diplomacy in a Shifting World

ISN Magazine26th March 2026

by ISN Magazine26th March 20260

In recent months, Algeria has moved decisively to the centre of global energy geopolitics. A steady flow of high-level visits from presidents, prime ministers, and senior ministers has transformed Algiers into one of the...

Carrefour’s Strategic Pivot: 750+ Convenience Stores to Redefine Its Position in Spain

ISN Magazine26th March 2026

by ISN Magazine26th March 20260

By focusing on proximity retail and reshaping its European portfolio, Carrefour is undertaking one of its most significant transformations in recent years. The French retail giant has announced plans to open more than 750...

Darty and Vusion Accelerate Retail Transformation with Electronic Shelf Labels

ISN Magazine25th March 2026

by ISN Magazine25th March 20260

In an increasingly competitive retail landscape, the integration of digital technologies at store level is becoming essential rather than optional. The partnership between Fnac Darty and VusionGroup offers a clear illustration of how electronic...

A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership

ISN Magazine25th March 2026

by ISN Magazine25th March 20260

A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership The opening evening of ISM 2026 set a refined and celebratory tone, as one of the confectionery sector’s most respected figures, Dr. Uwe Lebens, was...

LUXURY FASHION RETAILER FACING STRIKE OVER WORKER PAY

ISN Magazine25th March 202625th March 2026

by ISN Magazine25th March 202625th March 20260

Three-quarters of GMB members at Net-A-Porter vote for action over London Living Wage GMB union members at luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay. Despite...

Frostkrone Food Group Secures Refinancing to Support Next Phase of Growth

ISN Magazine25th March 2026

by ISN Magazine25th March 20260

Rietberg, 25 March 2026 – Frostkrone Food Group has successfully secured a new refinancing arrangement, marking an important step in the company’s ongoing development. Backed by Deutsche Bank as its finance partner, the Group...

M&S gives every Store Manager and every Store Support Centre colleague latest AI tools with 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses

ISN Magazine25th March 2026

by ISN Magazine25th March 20260

11,000 colleagues, including every store manager, will be given generative AI and Agentic AI tools to help with day-to-day tasks M&S has purchased 11,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses and will roll out an AI...