ISN Magazine

UK Grocery Sector Sees Surge in Sale-and-Leaseback Activity

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 20260

The UK supermarket sector is witnessing a significant financial shift, as sale-and-leaseback transactions reach £4.8 billion. This trend reflects a growing reliance on alternative financing

Aldi Reaches Historic Milestone with Entry into 40th U.S. State

ISN Magazine30th March 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 20260

The rapid expansion of Aldi in the United States has reached a defining milestone, as the retailer officially opened a new store in Portland, Maine—marking

Half of UK shoppers back regulatory changes to stop ultra-cheap online goods flooding the UK market

ISN Magazine30th March 202622nd May 2026

by ISN Magazine30th March 202622nd May 20260

54% back changes to the de minimis threshold to stop ultra-cheap products from the likes of Temu and SHEIN flooding the UK market London, UK

Rekindling a Strategic Partnership: Spain and Algeria Reset Trade Relations

ISN Magazine28th March 2026

by ISN Magazine28th March 20260

For decades, Spain stood as Algeria’s number one economic partner, a position built on geographic proximity, energy interdependence, and a robust flow of goods across

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Carrefour’s AI Leap: Alexandre Bompard Brings Retail Innovation to Life

ISN Magazine27th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 20260

By Riad Beladi In a bold and highly symbolic move, Alexandre Bompard has chosen not just to announce innovation—but to demonstrate it. In a recently

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Why first jobs can change lives

ISN Magazine27th March 202627th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 202627th March 20260

By Stuart Machin, M&S Chief Executive A Saturday job can change a young person’s life. I know, because it transformed mine. But when I think

UK Retail Sales – February 2026: A Measured Uptick, but Challenges Persist

ISN Magazine27th March 2026

by ISN Magazine27th March 20260

The February 2026 retail figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) were largely in line with expectations, offering a modest but unsurprising improvement

Algiers: The Emerging Capital of Energy Diplomacy in a Shifting World

ISN Magazine26th March 2026

by ISN Magazine26th March 20260

In recent months, Algeria has moved decisively to the centre of global energy geopolitics. A steady flow of high-level visits from presidents, prime ministers, and

Carrefour’s Strategic Pivot: 750+ Convenience Stores to Redefine Its Position in Spain

ISN Magazine26th March 2026

by ISN Magazine26th March 20260

By focusing on proximity retail and reshaping its European portfolio, Carrefour is undertaking one of its most significant transformations in recent years. The French retail

Darty and Vusion Accelerate Retail Transformation with Electronic Shelf Labels

ISN Magazine25th March 2026

by ISN Magazine25th March 20260

In an increasingly competitive retail landscape, the integration of digital technologies at store level is becoming essential rather than optional. The partnership between Fnac Darty

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