Supermarkets
Mercadona’s Massive Food Donations Highlight Social Responsibility in Spain
Mercadona, one of Spain’s leading supermarket chains, has once again made headlines for its commitment to social responsibility. In 2025, the retailer donated 20,000 tonnes of food to charitable organisations, a move that has...
ISN Magazine Celebrates 32 Years of Excellence in Retail Journalism
This year, ISN Magazine proudly marks 32 years of serving the global retail industry. Throughout our journey, we have provided in-depth coverage, market insights, and exclusive interviews with CEOs from the world’s largest supermarket...
Asda’s Reset: Allan Leighton’s Blueprint for a Retail Comeback
When I listened to Allan Leighton speak about Asda’s direction, one thing was immediately clear: this is not about cosmetic change. It is about rebuilding belief — inside the business and on the shop...
Carrefour 2030: Designing the Supermarket Before the World Changes
In an industry often driven by quarterly results and short-term market reactions, Carrefour is operating on a different timeline. While many global retailers focus on immediate margin protection and incremental efficiency, Carrefour has articulated...
DIA Group: Reinvention, Private Label Power and the Fight for Relevance
DIA Group: Reinvention, Private Label Power and the Fight for Relevance A Retailer Reborn Few European supermarket chains have experienced turbulence quite like DIA. Once an international discount powerhouse with operations spanning multiple continents,...
Carrefour: Strategic Refocus and Market Consolidation
Carrefour, one of Europe’s largest food retailers, is undergoing a decisive strategic reset. The company is concentrating on core markets while exiting less profitable territories, signalling a shift from expansive international scale to focused...
Sainsbury’s: Strategic Simplification and Competitive Focus
Sainsbury’s enters 2026 in a period of internal restructuring and strategic recalibration. As Britain’s second-largest supermarket group, it faces mounting pressure from discount competitors, rising operating costs and shifting consumer behaviour. The company’s recent...
Tesco: Growth, Innovation and Market Adaptation in 2026
In 2026, Tesco stands at a decisive moment in its evolution. As the United Kingdom’s largest grocery retailer, it is balancing expansion, digital transformation and changing consumer expectations. Once defined primarily by its large...
Mercadona’s Recruitment Drive Signals Strategic Growth in Regional Spain
Spain’s leading supermarket operator is once again demonstrating that expansion in food retail is not solely about square metres and turnover, but about people. The announcement of more than 30 stable positions for a...
Pyaterochka Expands and Adapts to Changing Retail Landscape
Moscow Russia — The Russian grocery market continues to evolve and supermarket giant Pyaterochka is at the centre of several developments this year as consumers navigate rising prices and the industry embraces new formats...