Latest News
Latest News
ISN Interview: From Product to Occasion – How Frozen Finger Food Can Drive Retail Sales
Interviewee: Emiel Lommen, Global Commercial Director, Frostkrone Food Group From Product to Occasion: Turning Snacking Occasions into Sales Seasonal celebrations, major sporting events and social gatherings are creating more opportunities for consumers to enjoy...
SIAL 2026: Riad Beladi Meets Former Carrefour National Buyer Marc-André Delacroix to Reveal How Supermarkets Choose Fruit and Vegetables
International Supermarket News | Exclusive Interview by Riad Beladi Behind the Buying Desk: What Really Matters to Carrefour? At SIAL Paris, Riad Beladi, Editor of International Supermarket News (ISN), meets the people who shape...
Kroger and Albertsons Head to Court as Failed Merger Saga Enters Its Next Chapter
ISN analysis: After nearly four years of regulatory battles, court defeats and a bitter breakup, America’s supermarket giants are back in the spotlight. This time, the fight is over who should pay for a...
Retail profit warnings remain low in Q3 despite mounting cost pressures
FTSE Retailers issued two profit warnings during Q3 2026, down from five in the same period last year The year-to-date retail profit warning total is 10, down slightly from 11 at the same...
Why Supermarket Loyalty Cards Are Becoming a Powerful Weapon in European Grocery Retail
Supermarket loyalty cards have moved well beyond the traditional idea of collecting points at the checkout. Across Europe, retailers are using them to influence shopping habits, encourage repeat visits and give customers a financial...
UK retailers face £25billion bill to modernise legacy tech
56% of retailers report that digital transformation, underpinned by right partners and innovation strategies, has led to revenue growth Abingdon, UK — Mounting innovation debt caused by legacy systems risks preventing retailers from investing...
Private Label Is Changing the Balance of Power
The supermarket own-brand product was once largely understood as an alternative for shoppers who wanted to spend less. That description no longer explains the full commercial importance of private label. Retailers are increasingly using...
The Supermarket Is Becoming a Software Business — and Retailers Must Rethink What They Own
ISN Analysis | Retail Technology For generations, supermarket success was measured in familiar terms: the number of stores, the strength of buying agreements, the location of outlets and the ability to sell groceries at...
Tesco’s Growth Puts Pressure on Rivals to Rethink Their Value Strategies
Tesco’s latest trading performance highlights a challenge for the rest of the British supermarket industry. Winning customers is no longer simply a question of offering the lowest price. Retailers must convince shoppers that they...
Albertsons’ Business Review Puts Food Suppliers Under Pressure to Deliver More for Less
Albertsons’ efforts to improve its business could have consequences well beyond the supermarket group itself. For food manufacturers and suppliers selling into the American grocery market, the bigger question is whether retailers will increasingly...