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What Lies Behind the Price Tag: Understanding Supermarket Overheads – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine14th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 20250

When a shopper places a product in their supermarket trolley, they may assume the majority of what they pay goes directly to the supplier or producer. However, behind every £1 spent lies a complex...

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Cambridge Breakthrough: Gut Microbes Could Offer Natural Defence Against ‘Forever Chemicals’

ISN Magazine14th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 20250

In a groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge, researchers have discovered that certain gut microbes can absorb and help the body expel toxic PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—through faeces. The finding opens the door...

Kroger: The Fight Continues

ISN Magazine14th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 20250

In the shifting battlefield of American retail, Kroger is no longer just competing — it is fighting for survival. From small-town neighbourhood markets to nationwide titans like Walmart and Amazon, the once-invincible grocery giant...

When the Giant Shrinks – Kroger’s Quiet Retreat and the Merger That Never Was

ISN Magazine14th July 202514th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 202514th July 20250

It begins not with fanfare, but with a flickering fluorescent light and a “store closing” sign hung with quiet resignation. For loyal customers and longtime employees, the announcement feels less like a corporate manoeuvre...

Exclusive: Anuga Director Philipp Hartmann in Conversation with ISN’s Riad Beladi

ISN Magazine14th July 202514th July 2025

by ISN Magazine14th July 202514th July 20250

Interview by Riad Beladi, International Editor – International Supermarket News Walking between the exhibition stands at ANUGA, one is instantly transported by the irresistible aromas of global cuisine—from the sizzling spices of Asia to...

Innovation

Feeding the Future: How Innovation is Transforming Africa’s Food Industry

ISN Magazine13th July 2025

by ISN Magazine13th July 20250

Africa’s food industry is undergoing a quiet revolution — one driven not only by necessity but also by creativity, technology, and a new generation of agri-entrepreneurs determined to reshape the continent’s food future. From...

Marketing in 2025: Supermarkets Don’t Need a Campaign—Just a Daring Product

ISN Magazine12th July 2025

by ISN Magazine12th July 20250

In 2025, supermarket marketing is being redefined—not by multimillion-pound advertising budgets or celebrity endorsements, but by a single, clever idea on the shelf. This year, Marks & Spencer reminded the industry of a timeless...

Lidl Tackles Checkout Delays with Digital Innovation — ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine12th July 202512th July 2025

by ISN Magazine12th July 202512th July 20250

By Riad Beladi | Edited by James Taylor Lidl GB is poised to redefine the in-store experience with the launch of its new digital self-scan system, aimed at slashing checkout waiting times—an issue that...

Marks & Spencer’s Strawberry Sandwich Becomes a Viral Hit and a Multi-Million-Pound Marketing Triumph – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine11th July 2025

by ISN Magazine11th July 20250

What began as an innovative twist on a classic British summer flavour has rapidly turned into a viral sensation—and a marketing masterstroke. Marks & Spencer’s now-iconic strawberry sandwich has not only delighted taste buds...

Kirkland Signature Chunk Chicken Breast

ISN Magazine10th July 2025

by ISN Magazine10th July 20250

Kirkland Signature Chunk Chicken Breast Cans of Kirkland Chunk Chicken Breast stacked on a kitchen counterAllrecipes / Costco If you’re looking for a protein-packed pantry staple that’s both versatile and dependable, Kirkland Signature Chunk...