UK: Chairman of Spar wholesaler Capper & Co dies
Spar has paid tribute to convenience sector pioneer Bill Capper CBE, chairman of wholesaler Capper & Co, who died on 11 October. Based in Glamorgan, Capper & Co was established in 1901 as a grocery wholesaler and became the Spar wholesaler for South Wales in 1959, with Capper's father, John, as one of the founding directors of Spar in the UK.
Source: talkingretail.com
Germany: METRO celebrates 60th anniversary at ONE METRO Campus Düsseldorf and worldwide
An eventful week lies behind METRO: the period from 7-10 October was dominated by the company's 60th anniversary. Many activities were organised for employees and guests at the ONE METRO Campus in Düsseldorf to celebrate the anniversary. In other news, METRO introduces new tagline.
Source: newsroom.metroag.de
Lidl Denmark: "Differentiated VAT will improve the health of the Danes"
The Ministry of Taxation presented a new analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of reducing VAT on fruit and vegetables. At Lidl Denmark, they support a VAT reduction, as an experiment in the grocery chain has shown that it increases sales of fruit and vegetables significantly.
Source: via.ritzau.dk
UK: Smaller baskets but more visits result in steady food retail growth
Total Till sales picked up at UK supermarkets (+4.7%) in the last four weeks ending 5 October 2024, up from +4.0% in the previous month, according to new data released by NIQ. Swings in categories saw confectionery lead the pack in terms of value growth jumping +11%, followed by produce (+8.5%), meat, fish and poultry (+5.7%) and health and beauty (+5.4%).
Source: talkingretail.com
UK: 'Shop like our nan!' Call for supermarket ban on plastic packaging for fresh goods
Supermarkets should be banned from selling fresh produce such as bananas, apples and potatoes in plastic packaging so we can go back to shopping "like our nan", according to the influential anti-waste charity Wrap. It is calling for the government to ban packaging on 21 fruit and vegetables sold in supermarkets, including salad tomatoes, carrots and avocados, by 2030.
Source: theguardian.com
Croatia: SPAR opens new supermarket in ZagrebSPAR Croatia opened a supermarket with a retail sales area of 1,098m² in the country's capital, Zagreb. Customers, in addition to a rich selection of quality and fresh fruits and vegetables and a rich selection of non-food items, can make faster purchases through simple and practical self-service checkouts.
Source: spar-international.com
UK: Morrisons partners with Newton and FareShare for efficient food redistribution
Morrisons has taken a project management-led approach to tackling food waste through a new collaboration with FareShare and Newton, highlighting the importance of operational efficiency in addressing complex supply chain challenges.
Source: pmtoday.co.uk
France: Groupe Casino names new head of food and non-food for central purchasing unit
French retailer Groupe Casino has appointed Béatrice Avril as the head of food and non-food purchasing at Achats Marchandises Casino (AMC), the company's central purchasing unit.
Source: esmmagazine.com
SPAR Wholesaler CJ Lang delivers robust growth but warns of tougher times
CJ Lang & Son, the Scottish SPAR wholesaler and convenience retailer, has posted strong annual results, although it warned that its current financial year has been tougher due to the poor summer weather and rising operational costs. The Dundee-based business saw its turnover climb 14.2% to £253mln during the 12 months to 28 April 2024, with pre-tax profits rising by 8.0% to £4.0mln.
Source: kamcity.com
Nigeria: Jumia to cease operations in non-strategic markets
Jumia Technologies AG ("Jumia" or "the Company"), a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, announced the planned closure of its operations in South Africa, operated under the brand name Zando, and Tunisia.
Source: accesswire.com
US: Steady sales growth expected for 2024 holiday season, according to NRF
The National Retail Federation forecast that winter holiday spending is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% over 2023. That equates to between $979.5bln and $989bln in total holiday spending in November and December, compared with $955.6bln during the same timeframe last year.
Source: nrf.com
US: Save A Lot, Leevers Supermarkets collaborate to expand reach in Hispanic communities
Save A Lot announced an ongoing collaboration with Leevers Supermarkets to develop new grocery formats and in-store offerings to better reach a wide range of Hispanic shoppers throughout the country. The first milestone coming out of the ongoing concept development effort is the introduction of Ahorra Mucho. A broader assortment of fresh produce and an in-house bakery are some of the additional features designed to attract and deliver high-quality groceries in a community shopping experience at an affordable price point.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Hy-Vee acquires Webster's Marketplace in Wisconsin
Effective November 2, Midwest retailer Hy-Vee will be the new owner of Webster's Marketplace in Ripon, Wisconsin. While not initially for sale, Webster's received "a very nice, unsolicited offer from Hy-Vee" that it chose to accept, according to second-generation owner Candie Webster. "My parents, Rob and Kathy, and I are excited to announce that we have accepted an offer to purchase our family's grocery store, Webster's Marketplace", Webster said in a press release provided to the Commonwealth Ripon Press.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Check out The Super-EST Market in town: Lidl relaunches brand in the USLidl US reported: "Buckle up, because Lidl US is here to take your tastebuds on a joyride through the aisles, offering the highest quality products at the lowest prices. We're putting the "super" in supermarket (make that The Super-EST Market) by delivering a curated collection of private label picks, global imports, and everyday name brands. We see beyond the milk, bread, and produce - we see a chance to revamp your fridge and your finances".
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Aldi takes on Target, Walmart in Florida
German discount grocer Aldi continues its rapid U.S. expansion on Thursday, October 17, with plans to open four new stores, one of which is sandwiched between a Target and a Walmart Supercenter. The newly built Aldi in Lecanto, Florida, near the intersection of W. Norvell Bryant Hwy and N. Lecanto Hwy is in the same parking lot as the newly built Target. The Walmart Supercenter is on the south side of W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. The Lecanto Aldi is the discount grocer's first store in the city and opens the same day as stores in San Diego, California, at 9340 Mira Mesa Blvd.; Florissant, Missouri, at 240 Howdershell Rd.; and Monroe, Connecticut, at 205 Monroe Turnpike.
Source: supermarketnews.com