Canada: Couche-Tard appoints Alex Miller as president and CEO
Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent of Circle K convenience stores, has appointed Alex Miller as president and CEO, effective September 6, according to an announcement. Miller has been Couche-Tard's chief operating officer since January 2023 and will succeed incumbent Brian Hannasch as the company's top leader.
Source: cstoredive.com
US: Tentative agreement reached at Food 4 Less/Foods Co.
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 8GS, 135, 324, 770, 1167, 1428 and 1442, which collectively represent more than 6,000 Food 4 Less/Foods Co. workers across California, have reached a tentative agreement in regard to wages, guaranteed hours and other contract items, thereby averting a strike. The UFCW Food 4 Less/Foods Co. Bargaining Committee has recommended the tentative agreement to its co-workers.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: DeCicco & Sons reveals plans for 1st Connecticut supermarket
DeCicco & Sons, an independent supermarket chain with 11 stores in New York state's Westchester County, plans to open its first Connecticut location at a vacant supermarket site in the Glenville area of Greenwich that was occupied by a Stop & Shop until summer 2023, according to a published report. "The owner [real estate executive Guy Sutton] is pleased to announce that a lease has been signed with DeCicco & Sons for them to open a new store at the shopping center", attorney Tom Heagney told the Greenwich Time newspaper.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Shipt announces new same-day delivery partnership with The Save Mart Companies
Shipt reported: "Shipt is proud to announce its partnership with the largest regional grocery retailer in California, The Save Mart Companies, to provide delivery solutions from their three banner stores: Save Mart, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx. This partnership adds more than 170 stores to the Shipt Marketplace in California and Nevada". In other news: Shipt to accept SNAP EBT payments.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Uber Freight and Aurora to democratize driverless trucks for carriers of all sizes
Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation are launching Premier Autonomy, a new program providing early access to over 1bln of Aurora's driverless miles to Uber Freight carriers through 2030.
Source: globenewswire.com
BranchOut Food ships first production of new, innovative products to nation's largest retailer, initiating 2nd of 3 existing contracts totaling $8mln
BranchOut Food Inc., a leading food technology company specializing in dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products, announced it has shipped the first production of the new products that will be launched nationwide in July 2024 by the nation's largest retailer. The dried brussels sprouts, a first-to-market offering, and dried carrot sticks are innovative new products requested by the retailer. In other news: BranchOut Food prices $1.4mln follow-on public offering.
Source: globenewswire.com
US: The Save Mart Companies acquired by the Jim Pattison Group
UFCW 8-Golden State has been informed by Save Mart of the sale of its supermarket operations and distribution center, which include Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, Maxx Value, Yosemite Wholesale and the Save Mart Office Division to the Jim Pattison Group.
Source: ufcw8.org
Doordash held talks with UK's Deliveroo on takeover, sources say
U.S. meal delivery group Doordash flagged an interest in a takeover of Britain's Deliveroo last month, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. San Francisco-based Doordash made the approach to Deliveroo, but talks ended after disagreement on valuation, said one of the people, speaking on condition of anonymity because the matter is private. There are no talks ongoing, the person added. Doordash and Deliveroo both declined to comment.
Source: reuters.com
UK grocery sales growth slows in June as wet weather weighs, says NIQ
Sales growth at British supermarkets slowed in June, reflecting wet weather, strength in sales last year and lower food inflation, industry data has shown. Market researcher NIQ said sales at UK supermarkets rose 1.1% in the four weeks to June 15 year-on-year, versus growth of 3.3% in its May report and of 12.1% in the same period last year when Britain enjoyed an early June heatwave.
Source: esmmagazine.com
China: SPAR opens new supermarket in Zhanjiang
SPAR China celebrated the opening of the SPAR Supermarket Jiarong in the Zhanjiang World Trade Centre. Instore, the focus is on fresh produce, with an extensive fruit and vegetable assortment, meats from the butchery and fresh goods from the bakery.
Source: spar-international.com
Spain: Eroski reports sales growth in first quarter
Spanish retailer Eroski has reported a 3.1% year-on-year increase in sales to €1.4bln in the first quarter of its financial year to 1 April 2024. Eroski's food segment generated sales of €1.3mln, or 4.4% higher than that of the same period in 2023, the company added.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Denmark: Netto completes conversion of stores to 3.0 concept
Salling Group is set to complete the conversion of all Danish Netto outlets to its new 3.0 concept, with the reopening of its store in Rødby. The Netto 3.0 concept focuses on the chain's Danish and Scandinavian roots and features new interiors, with a larger fruit-and-vegetable department.
Source: esmmagazine.com
India: Otipy's new index offers insights into fruit and vegetable price trends and predictions
Otipy, a leading player in the Indian agritech sector, has released a comprehensive analysis of per-kilogram prices for various fruits and vegetables. This analysis examines trends from March to May and offers predictions for market conditions from June to August. The Price Analysis Index provides crucial insights into price tendencies, helping stakeholders make informed decisions for the upcoming months.
Source: newsvoir.com
UK: Morrisons aims for 2,000 convenience store target in 2025
Morrisons revealed plans to open 400 more Morrisons Daily stores in its trading update. Rami Baitiéh, chief executive, said: "With this strong growth trajectory we are now targeting a total of 2,000 convenience stores in 2025".
Source: talkingretail.com
E.Leclerc continues to lead French grocery market in May: Kantar
E.Leclerc has retained its lead in the French grocery market, up 0.7 points to account for nearly a quarter (24.3%) of sales by value for the period between 13 May and 9 June, according to the latest data from Kantar.
Source: esmmagazine.com