New Zealand: Commission report reveals major issues in supermarket industry
Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden said the Report painted a "concerning picture" of New Zealand's $25bln grocery sector, which has increasing retail margins, continued high levels of profitability, and the ongoing dominance of the industry by the major supermarkets (Foodstuffs North Island, Foodstuffs South Island, and Woolworths NZ).
Source: supermarketnews.co.nz
Holland: Jumbo cuts a quarter of head office jobs
One in four head office jobs is disappearing at Dutch food retailer Jumbo. The company is cutting costs and introducing a more efficient way of working.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Mercadona, Carrefour lead supermarket rankings in Spain
Mercadona and Carrefour emerged as top retailers in Spain in terms of market share for July despite experiencing some decline. Mercadona's market share stood at 26.8% (down 0.2 percentage points from June), while Carrefour was at 10% (down 0.1 point), the online publication revistainforetail.com reported citing data from Kantar.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Germany: Just Eat agrees rapid grocery delivery tie up with REWE Group, service initially available in 40+ cities
Just Eat has announced a nationwide partnership with REWE Group, one of Germany's largest supermarket chains. Customers in the country can now have groceries delivered to their homes within 45 minutes. The service is initially available in over 40 cities. In a LinkedIn post, Just Eat said: "The offer expands Lieferando's (the brand name the company uses in Germany and Austria) marketplace with one of the strongest brands in the food retail sector."
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
Amazon increases minimum starting pay to over £28,000 per year for frontline operations employees across the UK
Amazon has announced that the minimum starting pay for frontline operations employees will rise to between £13.50 and £14.50 p/h, depending on location. For those with 36 months service, the increase will be to between £13.75 and £14.75p/h.
Source: aboutamazon.co.uk
UK: Aldi seeks approval for Brighton & Hove expansion
Plans for Aldi's fourth store in Brighton and Hove are set to go before planners. The budget chain wants to build a store at Court Farm, in King VI Avenue, Hove.
Source: bbc.com
Woolworths takes a big hit
Challenging economic environments in South Africa and Australia have severely impacted Woolworths' financial results for the year. While the group turnover was up 6.5% for the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2024, operating profit declined from R6.6bln to R6.0bln, and headline earnings per share dropped 30% from 514.7 cents per share to 364.2.
Source: businesstech.co.za
Slovenia: SPAR innovates with AI-generated advertising
SPAR Slovenia uses AI technologies to create and broadcast advertising videos for digital channels and instore holograms which highlight the company's customer loyalty programme.
Source: spar-international.com
UK: Earth & Wheat aims to clean up with Seep for Zero Waste Week
Wonky and surplus food subscription service Earth & Wheat has teamed up with eco-friendly cleaning products company The Seep Company as part of a new partnership for Zero Waste Week. Samples of the cleaning brand's eco-sponge will be delivered in 800 bread and vegetables combi boxes as part of Zero Waste Week which takes places all this week (September 2-6).
Source: sustainabilityvoices.co.uk
Lidl aims at football fans with UEFA deal
Lidl becomes official partner of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League for three years, after its sponsorship of the Eurocup this summer was a success.
Source: retaildetail.eu
US: NRF urges ILA-USMX to resume negotiations, avoid port strike
The National Retail Federation released a statement from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay following concerns of a potential labor strike at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have until September 30 to reach a new contract.
Source: nrf.com
Amazon adds same-day delivery for Metropolitan Market in Greater SeattleShoppers at select Metropolitan Market stores in the Greater Seattle area can now receive same-day grocery delivery through Amazon, the Seattle-based company announced. Amazon also announced it is expanding its relationship with Weis Markets, expanding its grocery delivery service to six more stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Big Y Supermarkets get organic veggies from future farmers
Big Y Foods Inc. and the Student Farming Enterprise Program at University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) are celebrating another year of supporting the next generation of farmers. This partnership began in 2012 with sales at the Big Y in Amherst. Over the years, the student farms' programming has expanded to deliver fresh organic vegetables in their stores in Northampton, Greenfield and South Hadley.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Food Lion Feeds nourishes more than 300 communities in 10 years through pantry makeovers
Food Lion Feeds is transforming 38 community feeding partner pantries across its 10-state operating area through its annual initiative, The Great Pantry Makeover. Now in its 10th year, Food Lion associates support these local transformations. During this 30-day effort, they volunteer for activities such as painting and cleaning pantries or installing shelving, freezers, coolers and other equipment to expand capacity for fresh fruits, vegetables and other items.
Source: globenewswire.com
US: Natural Grocers® announces new partnership with Rodale Institute to help grow the regenerative organic agriculture movement
Natural Grocers®, known as the nation's Organic Headquarters®, is proud to announce a new partnership with Rodale Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agricultural movement through rigorous research, farmer training and education.
Source: prnewswire.com