Amazon makes shopping for groceries online less confusing
Amazon announced several new ways it plans to enhance the grocery shopping experience for Prime members. These include enabling Same-Day Delivery for both fresh groceries and Amazon.com products simultaneously, as well as introducing additional features to simplify the shopping process. In other news, Amazon debuts AI-powered Shopping Guides.
Source: techcrunch.com
US: SpartanNash continues reimagined Family Fare pilot in Michigan
Putting the "Sparta" in SpartanNash, the Michigan-based food solutions company unveiled a newly remodeled Family Fare in Sparta, Michigan, north of its Byron Center headquarters. This second pilot store carries an expanded assortment of fresh offerings, chef-driven prepared meals and $20 ready-to-prepare meal kits.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Lidl to relaunch its brand in the US
Lidl will relaunch its brand in the United States next week in a bid by the German discount grocery chain to improve its name recognition after years of struggling to build momentum on this side of the Atlantic, according to a top executive of the company's U.S. division. The marketing campaign, which carries the tagline "The Super-est Market", represents the largest investment the grocer has made in building its brand in the U.S. since it arrived in this country, Lidl US Chief Customer Officer Frank Kerr said during a panel session at Groceryshop. The campaign will kick off on October 16, Kerr said after the session.
Source: grocerydive.com
US: The Save Mart Companies exits distribution business, links with C&S
The Save Mart Companies is exiting the distribution business and partnering with C&S Wholesale Grocers, a company spokesperson wrote in an email to Grocery Dive. The regional grocer, which runs the Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx banners, is closing two distribution centers in California this fall, which will impact 527 workers, according to WARN notices. The Save Mart Companies said it recently sold Smart Refrigerated Transport, the company's Lathrop, California-based distributor, to C&S.
Source: grocerydive.com
US: Walmart takes the next step in its adaptive retail strategy
Walmart is kicking its adaptive retail strategy into high gear as it reveals proprietary AI, generative AI, augmented reality and immersive commerce platforms that it will use to create hyper-personalized, convenient and engaging shopping experiences in its Walmart and Sam's Club stores, as well as on its apps and other virtual environments.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
New boss for Colruyt Group in France
Colruyt Group appoints Christophe Garcia, former managing director of Match and Smatch in Belgium, as managing director for its operations in France. He succeeds Bart De Schutter, who is retiring.
Source: retaildetail.eu
UK: Aldi unveils its 2024 Christmas range
Aldi UK reported: "Meat-free shoppers will be thrilled to hear Aldi has invested in its ever-growing vegan and vegetarian range this Christmas. Those looking to keep it meat-free during the festivities can pick up the NEW Specially Selected Roasted Vegetable Snowflake (£4.99, 400g) which is packed full of butternut squash, chestnuts, cranberries and pumpkin seeds and topped with a chestnut crumb and mulled festive drizzle. Available in stores from 19th December. Shoppers can also opt for the NEW Specially Selected Rainbow Vegetable Parcel (£4.99, 450g), offering seasoned layers of spinach, broccoli, roasted butternut squash and braised red cabbage with a rich mushroom and cranberry duxelle which is hand-wrapped in a crisp and golden pastry. Available in stores from 14th October".
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Aussies rethink grocery choices as costs rise
As grocery prices continue to rise, Australians are rethinking their shopping habits, with certain items increasingly left behind at the checkout. According to new research conducted by YouGov and commissioned by ShopFully: Men are more likely to put back fruit and vegetables (16%) compared to women (10%). Gen Z and Millennials are more likely to put back dairy products (24% and 23% respectively) and fruit and veg (22% and 18%) when faced with a high grocery bill.
Source: shopfully.com
Poland: Eurocash sets up retail purchasing group Równi w Biznesie
Eurocash Group has created a retail purchasing group - Równi w Biznesie - as it seeks to offer customers quality products and reasonable prices. All companies operating retail chains associated with the Eurocash Group have signed a declaration on joining the purchasing group, the company noted. In total, it includes about 15,500 franchise and partner outlets, or as many as one-fourth of all grocery shops in Poland, excluding specialist shops and petrol stations.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Well known Gwynedd fruit and veg firm goes green with solar and EV investment
A Gwynedd-based fruit and veg wholesaler is set to go even greener following the installation of new solar panels at its warehouse after to a £60,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales. Bwydydd Oren Foods provides fresh produce to businesses, local authorities and retail customers throughout north and mid-Wales, from its warehouse on the Griffin Industrial Estate near Penrhyndeudraeth.
Source: walesonline.co.uk
UK: NIQ doubles size of Homescan panel
Consumer insight company NIQ has completed the doubling of its UK Homescan sample for its Consumer Panel Service (CPS), with the number of households increasing from 15,000 to 30,000.
Source: kamcity.com
UK: Waitrose partners with Just Eat to ramp up convenience ambitions
Waitrose has partnered with the nation's biggest delivery network Just Eat on a multi-year deal to expand its presence in the on-demand grocery and convenience sectors. In the coming weeks, millions of Just Eat customers will be able to order their favourite food and drink to be delivered in 30 minutes or less from 229 Waitrose locations across the UK. Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester are among the locations the partnership went live this week.
Source: johnlewispartnership.media
Sodexo's net-zero supply chain engagement strategy wins at two top sustainability awards
Sodexo UK & Ireland's forward-thinking and collaborative net zero supply chain engagement strategy has been recognised at two prestigious, national awards for sustainability excellence, the Reuters Sustainability Awards and the National Sustainability awards.
Source: uk.sodexo.com
UK: Aldi announces 2024 Christmas recruitment driveAldi is looking to hire 3,500 store colleagues in the lead-up to Christmas, as the supermarket gears up for the festive season. With a wide range of permanent store positions available, Aldi is seeking team members to help replenish stock, assist customers and maintain its high standards of service during the festive period and beyond.
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk