Amazon to invest an extra €10bln in Germany
Tech giant Amazon announced a plan to invest a further €10bln ($10.7bln) in Germany. The company said €8.8bln will be used to expand the facilities of its cloud computing subsidiary, Amazon Web Services, around Frankfurt.
Source: dw.com
Norway: SPAR opens supermarket in Fredrikstad Old Town
SPAR Norway celebrated the opening of a SPAR Supermarket in the historic Fredrikstad Old Town after extensive renovations. Customers can make use of an extensive offering, including fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, fresh meat, ready meals, and grocery essentials, making it a one-stop-shop for customers.
Source: spar-international.com
Aldi sees highest growth in market penetration among Spanish supermarkets: Study
Aldi has seen the highest growth in market penetration among supermarkets in Spain, with an increase of 2.1 percentage points between May 2023 and May 2024, according to data from Kantar. Close to four out of 10 families in Spain trust Aldi for their regular purchases, the discounter noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK inflation: which everyday items have fallen in price most?
The Office for National Statistics compiles the overall reading using the consumer prices index but also logs prices for individual goods and services. In each case, the figure is the percentage change in the average price over the 12 months to May. Food: Vegetables 2.5%, Fruit 2.6%.
Source: theguardian.com
Albert Heijn named most vegan-friendly supermarket in Belgium
Albert Heijn has been recognized as the supermarket chain with the most extensive vegan offerings in Flanders and Brussels, according to a recent study conducted by BE Vegan and ProVeg Belgium. The analysis evaluated the availability of plant-based products in six major supermarket chains: Albert Heijn, Delhaize, Carrefour, Colruyt, Lidl, and Aldi.
Source: vegconomist.com
Interview with Jean Cartel, Fresh Produce Buyer at Carrefour
In the dynamic world of supermarket retail, sourcing fresh produce is both an art and a science. Jean Cartel, a seasoned Fresh Produce Buyer at Carrefour, shares insights into the meticulous process of selecting and procuring the best fruits and vegetables for one of the world's leading supermarket chains.
Source: internationalsupermarketnews.com
UK: Roadworks could kill our business, says farmer
A fruit farmer on the border of Shropshire and Staffordshire is concerned that nearby roadworks could kill her business. Tena Roberts, who owns Bearstone Fruit Farm between Loggerheads and Woore said poor signage on work by Staffordshire County Council last week turned customers away. She also expressed concerns that upcoming roadworks from the authority, and later work by Shropshire Council in the area could exacerbate the problem. Staffordshire County Council said access to businesses and residents was being maintained where possible, with signed diversion routes. Ms Roberts said she wanted signs for future works to tell people that the business would still be open.
Source: bbc.com
Self-scanning checkouts twice as popular in the Netherlands as in Belgium
Payment preferences are changing rapidly with the emergence of new technologies such as social commerce and digital wallets. Remarkable are the differences in adaptation by Belgian and Dutch consumers. For example, research by financial technology platform Adyen shows that 27% of Belgians use self-scanning checkouts. In the Netherlands, it is already 61%. Post-payment is also significantly more established among Dutch shoppers.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Supermarket CEOs summoned to criminal hearing on price fixing
The Israel Competition Authority will give Yochananof CEO Eitan Yochananof, Victory CEO Eyal Ravid and others a hearing before an indictment is filed on cartel arrangements.
Source: en.globes.co.il
US: Katy Perry-backed food products firm Bragg explores sale, sources say
Bragg Live Food Products, which is backed by celebrities Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, is exploring a sale that could value the maker of apple cider vinegar at more than $500mln, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. The Santa Barbara, California-based company, which also counts investment firm Swander Pace Capital among its investors, is working with Bank of America to solicit interest from potential buyers, which include private equity firms, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Source: reuters.com
Loblaw opens 16 new locations on its path to delivering more value and convenience for Canadians
With the recent opening of its 16th new location this year, a unique small-format No Frills, Loblaw Companies Ltd ("Loblaw") is on track to open 40 new stores this year and convert dozens more.
Source: newswire.ca