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The Future Belongs to Private Label: How Supermarkets Are Quietly Becoming Brand Empires

ISN Magazine4th December 20254th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20254th December 20250

For decades, private label was treated as the budget alternative — the quiet, unglamorous sibling of national brands. That era is ending. A new phase is emerging in which private label no longer plays...

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Lidl Expands Presence in Southern Spain with New High-Efficiency Store in Málaga Province

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

The discount retail sector continues its strong upward trajectory in Spain, with Lidl opening a new supermarket in Alhaurín de la Torre, Málaga. The store represents an investment of more than €3 million and...

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Spain’s Retail Sector Prepares for Major Re-Branding as Nearly 300 Stores Change Identity

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

Spain is on the brink of one of its most extensive supermarket re-branding efforts in recent years, following an agreement that will see nearly 300 stores transition from one French retail group to another....

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A Shift in the UK Grocery Landscape as Major Shareholder Reduces Stake in Sainsbury’s

ISN Magazine4th December 2025

by ISN Magazine4th December 20250

A Shift in the UK Grocery Landscape as Major Shareholder Reduces Stake in Sainsbury’s The ownership structure of one of the United Kingdom’s largest supermarket chains has undergone a significant change, signalling a shift...

Sweet Revolution by Frostkrone Food Group

ISN Magazine1st December 2025

by ISN Magazine1st December 20250

Crisp on the outside, irresistibly soft within — Sweet Dreams is Frostkrone Food Group’s newest dessert temptation, and it lives up to its name. Each bite combines a delicately golden, crunchy pastry shell with...

Environmental and Sustainability Claims Under Fire in New Lawsuits

ISN Magazine28th November 2025

by ISN Magazine28th November 20250

Several retailers and food manufacturers are facing lawsuits over environmental claims made on packaging, including statements about recyclability, compostability or carbon-neutral certification. Plaintiffs argue that such claims are sometimes exaggerated or unsupported, amounting to...

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Investigations Into “Misleading Promotions” Target a Major U.S. Grocery Chain

ISN Magazine28th November 2025

by ISN Magazine28th November 20250

A large national supermarket brand has been accused of confusing or misleading promotional practices. Critics argue that some discounts require multiple purchases, while others involve fluctuating base prices that make true savings unclear. Consumer...

Discounts Under Scrutiny: US Regulators Warn Retailers About Food-Benefit Misuse

ISN Magazine28th November 2025

by ISN Magazine28th November 20250

A new federal directive tells grocery stores not to offer certain types of discounts or promotions to customers using government food assistance benefits. The measure aims to prevent retailers from indirectly boosting SNAP (Supplemental...

Baby Formula Litigation Reshapes Responsibilities for Manufacturers and Retailers

ISN Magazine28th November 2025

by ISN Magazine28th November 20250

The United States continues to see expanding litigation involving infant formula, with parents alleging harm linked to specific products. While manufacturers remain at the centre of the lawsuits, retailers are indirect participants due to...

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Grocery Outlet Faces Investor Backlash Over Technology Failures

ISN Magazine28th November 2025

by ISN Magazine28th November 20250

A lawsuit brought by investors accuses a major discount grocery chain of failing to disclose the extent of its technological rollout problems. The chain introduced a new IT platform intended to modernise operations, but...