ISN Magazine : International Supermarket News

Tesco Extends Share Buyback by £200m as Investor Returns Reach £950m

riad beladi21/10/202621/10/2026

by riad beladi21/10/202621/10/20260

Tesco has expanded its share repurchase programme by a further £200 million, taking the total value of its current buyback to £950 million. The move highlights the UK supermarket group’s approach to shareholder returns...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Dispute: Former CEO Says Store Sale Plan Undermined Deal

riad beladi21/10/2026

by riad beladi21/10/20260

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons may have been lost before regulators delivered their final verdict, according to testimony from former Albertsons chief executive Vivek Sankaran, who told a Delaware court...

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Sainsbury’s, Asda and Aldi push for tougher rules on global suppliers

riad beladi21/10/2026

by riad beladi21/10/20260

For supermarkets, the story behind a product does not end when it reaches the shelf. The conditions in which it was grown, manufactured or transported are becoming a bigger issue for retailers, particularly as...

ISN Interview: From Product to Occasion – How Frozen Finger Food Can Drive Retail Sales

riad beladi20/10/2026

by riad beladi20/10/20260

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...

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SIAL 2026: Riad Beladi Meets Former Carrefour National Buyer Marc-André Delacroix to Reveal How Supermarkets Choose Fruit and Vegetables

riad beladi20/10/2026

by riad beladi20/10/20260

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

riad beladi19/10/2026

by riad beladi19/10/20260

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...

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Retail profit warnings remain low in Q3 despite mounting cost pressures

riad beladi19/10/2026

by riad beladi19/10/20260

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...

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Why Supermarket Loyalty Cards Are Becoming a Powerful Weapon in European Grocery Retail

riad beladi19/10/2026

by riad beladi19/10/20260

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

riad beladi16/10/202616/10/2026

by riad beladi16/10/202616/10/20260

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...

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Private Label Is Changing the Balance of Power

riad beladi16/10/202616/10/2026

by riad beladi16/10/202616/10/20260

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...