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Modella Capital Exits Poundland & Dealz Acquisition Race, Hilco and Gordon Brothers Lead

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Modella Capital has withdrawn from the bidding process to acquire Poundland and Dealz, leaving Hilco Global and Gordon Brothers as the leading contenders. The buyer

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Home Bargains Opens £400 Million Automated Warehouse, Pioneering Retail Logistics

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Home Bargains has inaugurated a new £400 million automated warehouse in St Helens, designed to support its network of 300 stores. The facility features cutting-edge

Adidas Confirms Cyber-Attack; Customer Contact Data Exposed

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Adidas has confirmed that it was the target of a cyber-attack impacting customer contact data, although payment details and passwords were reportedly not compromised. The

Comet Relaunch Set for Q4 2025 Under OnBuy Leadership with £10m Investment

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

The iconic UK electronics retailer Comet is set to make a comeback under the stewardship of OnBuy, an online marketplace platform. CEO Cassion “Cas” Paton

The Very Group Launches Premium Boutique Fashion Range with Flexible Payment Option

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

The Very Group has unveiled a new boutique fashion collection comprising over 100 premium summer-ready pieces, ranging from occasionwear to essential wardrobe staples. This launch

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Co-op Commits to Full Electronic Shelf Label Rollout by End-2026

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

The Co-op is advancing its digital transformation with plans to deploy electronic shelf labels (ESL) across its entire estate of 2,400 stores by the close

Marks & Spencer’s Bold Move into Large Format Food Stores Signals New Era

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is making a significant push into the large standalone food store segment, announcing plans to open 12 new sites primarily on

Aldi UK Accelerates Growth with £650 Million Investment and Ambitious Expansion Plan

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Aldi UK has unveiled plans for rapid expansion in 2025, aiming to open 10 new stores and upgrade 30 existing locations within just 14 weeks.

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Electronic Shelf Labels: Who Is Supplying ESL Technology to Supermarkets?

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly becoming a vital tool for supermarkets worldwide. As retailers strive to improve pricing accuracy, operational efficiency, and the customer

Retail Theft Doubles in 2025: A Growing Crisis and How Technology Can Help Retailers Fight Back – ISN Reveal

ISN Magazine6th June 2025

by ISN Magazine6th June 20250

Retail theft has reached alarming levels in 2025, with incidents more than doubling compared to pre-pandemic figures. This surge has sparked a united response from