Supermarkets
DIA and BP Unite to Launch Supermarkets at Petrol Stations
Spanish supermarket chain DIA and energy giant BP are joining forces in a new strategic alliance that blends food retail and fuel convenience. Starting September 2025, the two companies will pilot ten co-branded stores...
M&S Enters Australian Fashion Market Through Exclusive Partnership with David Jones
Marks & Spencer has taken a bold step in expanding its international footprint by launching its first-ever international fashion wholesale partnership with Australia’s premium department store, David Jones. This strategic alliance marks a major...
Tesco to Open Europe’s Largest Automated Distribution Centre – A Bold £1 Billion Investment at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a landmark £1 billion investment in a new, state-of-the-art automated distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, signalling a major leap forward in British retail logistics. The 1.2 million square foot...
What Lies Behind the Price Tag: Understanding Supermarket Overheads – ISN Reveal
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...
Kroger: The Fight Continues
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
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...
Marketing in 2025: Supermarkets Don’t Need a Campaign—Just a Daring Product
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
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...
Tesco Moves Forward with Multi-Million-Pound Investment to Future-Proof Supply Chain
In a bold move to strengthen its operational backbone and support a rapidly evolving retail landscape, Tesco has unveiled a multi-million-pound investment in a next-generation distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, set to...
35 Years of International Supermarket News: A Legacy of Integrity in Global Retail Journalism
As International Supermarket News proudly celebrates 35 years in print, we reflect on a journey that began with a vision: to document, analyse, and support the evolution of the global retail and supermarket industry....