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Amazon: The Online Giant That Struggles with Physical Grocery Stores

ISN Magazine5th February 2025

by ISN Magazine5th February 20250

Amazon is the undisputed leader in online shopping, revolutionising e-commerce with its vast product selection, fast delivery, and data-driven approach. However, despite its dominance in online retail, Amazon has failed to translate this success...

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Walmart Acquires Pennsylvania Shopping Mall: A Strategic Move in Retail Redevelopment

ISN Magazine5th February 2025

by ISN Magazine5th February 20250

In a bold step signalling the evolving landscape of retail, Walmart has purchased the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania, approximately 12 miles east of Pittsburgh. The $34 million (£26.8 million) all-cash deal, confirmed by the...

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Why Waitrose Remains Stable and Avoids Headlines

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

In an era where supermarket chains frequently make headlines due to mergers, financial struggles, or aggressive expansion, Waitrose stands out for its stability and consistent performance. While competitors such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons...

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Albertsons Reports Strong Q3 Fiscal 2024 Results Amidst Merger Termination Dispute

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

Albertsons Companies, Inc. has released its third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, demonstrating continued growth in sales and digital expansion, despite challenges posed by the terminated merger with Kroger. The company reported positive financial performance, with...

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Kroger-Albertsons Legal Battle: A High-Stakes Clash in the Supermarket Industry

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

The fallout from the failed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons has taken a dramatic turn, with Albertsons filing a lawsuit against Kroger, alleging breach of contract and seeking at least $6 billion...

Walmart Broccoli Recall: Listeria Contamination Poses Deadly Risk Across 20 States

ISN Magazine4th February 20254th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20254th February 20250

A widespread recall has been issued for a batch of pre-packaged broccoli sold at Walmart stores across 20 states, following concerns over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

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Scott Bessent Halts CFPB Activities in First Move as Acting Consumer Watchdog

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

In a decisive first action as the newly appointed acting head of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has ordered an immediate halt to nearly all pending activities within...

Aldi Tests Controversial £10 Pre-Payment Charge for Checkout-Free Shopping

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

Aldi has sparked mixed reactions after trialing a new £10 ($12.29) pre-payment charge at one of its London stores, part of its experimental “Shop & Go” checkout-free shopping system. The test, conducted at an...

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From Five-and-Dime to Global Giant: The Walmart Story and Its Complicated Legacy

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

In 1962, as America’s post-war consumer boom reached its zenith, a former J.C. Penney employee named Sam Walton opened a modest discount store in Rogers, Arkansas. His vision was simple: Sell goods cheaper than...

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Deadly Chocolate Recall: Cal Yee Farms Products at High Risk

ISN Magazine4th February 2025

by ISN Magazine4th February 20250

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated its recall of certain Cal Yee Farms chocolate products to a Class 1 designation—the highest risk level—due to the presence of undeclared allergens. Consumers with...