ISN Magazine

Artificial intelligence shopping assistants are moving rapidly from concept to reality, bringing automation to everyday purchasing decisions. These agents can assemble a grocery order, compare prices, suggest meal plans, or trigger re-purchases based on...

A wave of investment in smart shelf technologies is reshaping the way retailers manage pricing and availability. Electronic shelf labels combined with real-time inventory systems enable retailers to adjust prices dynamically while ensuring better...

As retailers harness more data-driven tools, concerns have emerged surrounding so-called “surveillance pricing”, in which algorithms adjust prices based on personal data or inferred consumer behaviour. While retailers argue that dynamic pricing allows greater...

Lidl’s growth trajectory in Spain shows no sign of slowing, with the company announcing plans to open around 50 new stores across the country in 2025. Spain has become one of Lidl’s fastest-growing European...

Lidl has confirmed a substantial £500 million investment to accelerate its UK expansion, underscoring its confidence in the British market despite ongoing cost pressures. The discounter plans to open over 40 new stores, reinforcing...

Across the Atlantic, Carrefour is undergoing its own seismic shift. The Saadé family, led by shipping magnate Rodolphe Saadé (of CMA CGM), has acquired a 4% stake in the retailer, making them Carrefour’s second-largest...

The fallout from the failed merger between Kroger and Albertsons continues to reverberate. After their proposed $25 billion tie-up collapsed — blocked by courts on antitrust grounds — both companies have spilled into a...

Walmart, the behemoth of global retail, is embarking on a new era. Doug McMillon, who has been the company’s CEO for more than a decade, will step down on January 31, 2026. In his...