ISN Magazine – Page 6 – International Supermarket News

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...

Smart Carts or Smart Surveillance? The Hidden Cost of AI in US Supermarkets

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

AI-powered shopping carts are being promoted as the future of convenience — eliminating queues, tracking spending in real time and personalising offers. But beneath the sleek screens and seamless checkouts lies a deeper question:...

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Aldi’s American Offensive: How a German Discounter Is Reshaping US Grocery Power

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

Aldi’s expansion across the United States is no longer incremental — it is strategic, aggressive and transformative. The German discounter is rapidly rolling out new stores while refining a business model built on limited...

Supermarkets Under Pressure: When Retail Technology Becomes a Public Scandal

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

The global supermarket industry is facing one of its most delicate moments in decades. While retailers race to modernise stores through artificial intelligence, biometric systems and automated pricing tools, public trust is increasingly being...

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How Asda Can Recover: The Strategies That Matter Now

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

Asda does not need reinvention; it needs discipline, clarity and execution. The brand still has scale, recognition and a nationwide footprint. Recovery is possible, but only if strategy replaces reaction. 1. Win Back Price...

Electronic Shelf Label: The Quiet Technology Redefining Supermarket Power in 2026

ISN Magazine19th January 2026

by ISN Magazine19th January 20260

Electronic shelf labels are no longer a pilot project or a retail curiosity. In 2026, they have become a strategic weapon in supermarket operations. Retailers adopting this technology are not doing so for aesthetics...

How Supermarkets Differ Between the USA and Europe: Consumer Behaviour, Retail Strategy, Price Wars and Buying Power

ISN Magazine16th January 2026

by ISN Magazine16th January 20260

By Riad Beladi – ISN Magazine The supermarket industry on both sides of the Atlantic is undergoing a profound transformation, but it is not moving in a single direction. While inflation, supply chain disruption...

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The UK Supermarket Price War in 2026: Scale, Power and the End of Traditional Loyalty – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine16th January 2026

by ISN Magazine16th January 20260

By 2026, the UK grocery market has entered a new and unforgiving phase. The price war between Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl is no longer cyclical or promotional; it has become structural. Price is...

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Barrows Connected Store Appoints James Hay as Global CEO

ISN Magazine15th January 2026

by ISN Magazine15th January 20260

EUSTON, LONDON Barrows Connected Store, a global leader in connected retail experiences, today announced the appointment of James Hay as Global Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. In his new role, Hay will...

Retail leaders from Currys, Frasers Group, the BRC, Harrods, Aroma Zone and Holland & Barrett to join all-star speaker line up at RTS 2026

ISN Magazine15th January 2026

by ISN Magazine15th January 20260

15 January 2026 — London, UK — Retail leaders, c-suite powerhouses and challenger brands are set to join the all-star speaker line up at Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event connecting retail’s changemakers with tech...