ISN Magazine – Page 42 – International Supermarket News

Albertsons: Merger Limbo Continues

ISN Magazine23rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd September 20250

For Albertsons, the absence of fresh news today reflects the uncertainty hanging over its future. The proposed merger with Kroger remains a dominant storyline, as U.S. regulators, led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...

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Kroger: In-Store Changes Frustrate Shoppers

ISN Magazine23rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd September 20250

Kroger has recently introduced a series of changes across its U.S. stores, but not all have been warmly received by customers. Among the updates are shopping cart locking sensors designed to prevent theft, altered...

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Asda: IT Separation from Walmart Hits Performance

ISN Magazine23rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd September 20250

Asda confirmed that it expects a sales hit this quarter due to disruptions linked to the final stage of its IT separation from former parent company Walmart. The process, which involved migrating more than...

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Walmart: Global Reach, Local Challenges

ISN Magazine23rd September 202523rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd September 202523rd September 20250

Walmart: Global Reach, Local Challenges Walmart remains the world’s largest retailer, but it continues to face challenges in aligning its global operations with shifting market dynamics. While no new reports surfaced today, analysts highlight...

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Sainsbury’s: Quiet Market, Big Expectations

ISN Magazine23rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd September 20250

While no major announcements emerged today for Sainsbury’s, industry analysts suggest that the retailer is quietly positioning itself for a critical fourth quarter. Competitors such as Tesco are pushing innovation, and Asda is dealing...

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Tesco: Innovation and Steady Dividend Forecasts

ISN Magazine23rd September 20257th January 2026

by ISN Magazine23rd September 20257th January 20260

Tesco has been making headlines this week with a dual focus on agricultural innovation and investor confidence. The retailer announced ProtonDx as the winner of the 2025 Agri T-Jam innovation challenge, a programme that...

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UK Bakers Expand Equipment Recovery Operations in the Scottish Region with Appointment of Investigations Officer

ISN Magazine23rd September 202523rd September 2025

by ISN Magazine23rd September 202523rd September 20250

London, Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution has recruited Richard Morrice to...

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Waitrose: Leadership Change as It Eyes Tomorrow’s Challenges

ISN Magazine17th September 2025

by ISN Magazine17th September 20250

Waitrose has announced a new managing director: Tom Denyard, currently a Tesco executive, will take over from January 2026. Reuters The move signals a fresh phase in leadership, possibly with new priorities in sourcing,...

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Asda: Tech Transitions and Competitive Pressures in the UK

ISN Magazine17th September 2025

by ISN Magazine17th September 20250

Asda is completing a significant separation from Walmart’s legacy IT infrastructure. More than 2,500 systems — spanning stores, depots, and offices — have been migrated to Asda‑owned technology. Reuters That transition has caused temporary...

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Kroger: Forecasts Up, Cashing In on Value, and Reshaping Store Footprint

ISN Magazine17th September 2025

by ISN Magazine17th September 20250

What’s happening:Kroger has raised its annual core sales forecast, citing strong demand for its lower‑priced essentials. The chain now expects identical (like‑for‑like) sales growth of 2.7% to 3.4% for the full year, up from...