ISN Magazine – Page 46 – International Supermarket News

Tesco’s Crime Reporting Trial: Can Digital Intelligence Change the Fight Against Retail Crime?

ISN Magazine26th January 2026

by ISN Magazine26th January 20260

Retail crime has become one of the most pressing and persistent challenges facing the UK grocery sector, and Tesco’s decision to trial a new digital crime reporting platform marks a significant moment in how...

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Supermarkets Move Into Healthcare: Convenience, Data and the Battle for Consumer Loyalty

ISN Magazine21st January 2026

by ISN Magazine21st January 20260

The line between grocery retail and healthcare is becoming increasingly blurred. What began with in-store pharmacies and basic health screenings has evolved into a far more ambitious strategy: supermarkets positioning themselves as accessible healthcare...

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Automation Becomes Strategic: Why High-Tech Distribution Centres Are Redefining Supermarket Supply Chains

ISN Magazine21st January 2026

by ISN Magazine21st January 20260

For years, automation in supermarket logistics was framed as an efficiency upgrade — a way to move cases faster, reduce labour dependency and cut operational costs. In 2026, that narrative has shifted. Highly automated...

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Fresh Produce Under Pressure: Why Higher Prices May Still Drive Growth in 2026

ISN Magazine21st January 2026

by ISN Magazine21st January 20260

Fresh produce has long occupied a paradoxical position in supermarket retail. It is both a traffic driver and a margin challenge, essential to store image yet highly vulnerable to inflation, waste and supply disruption....

Private Label at Record Levels: A Permanent Shift, Not a Cycle

ISN Magazine21st January 202621st January 2026

by ISN Magazine21st January 202621st January 20260

Private label has moved well beyond its historical role as a low-cost alternative to branded goods. With store-brand sales reaching record levels in 2025, the supermarket industry is witnessing a structural rebalancing of power...

NRF 2026 Signals the Arrival of the ‘Agentic Era’ in Grocery Retail

ISN Magazine21st January 2026

by ISN Magazine21st January 20260

The NRF Big Show 2026 did not revolve around a single technology, format or retail concept. Instead, it marked a turning point in how supermarkets will operate, compete and communicate with consumers in the...

Tesco Strengthens Position as Europe’s Most Influential Grocery Retailer

ISN Magazine20th January 2026

by ISN Magazine20th January 20260

Tesco supermarkets continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the European grocery retail landscape, reinforcing their influence across sourcing, pricing and consumer trends. As the UK’s largest supermarket group, Tesco acts as a...

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Exporting Food in the Age of Protectionism

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

An Investigative Report by Riad Beladi In an era where global supply chains are increasingly stressed and geopolitical tensions intensify, the world’s food markets face a paradox: even as demand for food exports grows,...

Ethnic Markets and Private Label: European Retailers Betting Big in the US

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

The United States grocery market has long been dominated by size, scale, and household-name brands. For decades, the strategy for success was simple: build bigger stores, stock more SKUs, and rely on national brands...

Ocado’s Strategic Reset Signals a New Era in Grocery Automation

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

The decision by a leading British grocery technology provider to end exclusive partnerships in the United States marks a significant shift in global retail strategy. No longer tied to a single major player, the...