UK: Sainsbury's leads way as first retailer to match to Aldi in convenience stores, taking value investment to £1bln
Sainsbury's reported: "Giving customers the gift of great value in the lead up to Christmas, Sainsbury's is the first retailer to add up to 200 products to Aldi Price Match in its Local stores. Offering market leading convenience prices on the most popular breakfast, lunch and dinner products, including milk, bread, butter, baked beans, chicken, tuna, pasta, rice and fresh herbs and vegetables".
Source: about.sainsburys.co.uk
Holland: Retail turnover up by almost 3% in September
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported that retail turnover was 2.6% higher in September 2024 than in September 2023. Turnover in shops selling food, beverages and tobacco was down by 1.8% in September, year on year. Sales volume was 5.4% lower. Turnover in supermarkets was down by 2.8%, while turnover in specialty shops was up by 5.8%.
Source: cbs.nl
Morrisons stands shoulder to shoulder with British farmers with series of commitments
Morrisons reported: "Morrisons has committed over £1.4bln yearly into British Farming as it continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with UK farmers. As British farming's single biggest direct customer, Morrisons is announcing that it will bring forward support planned for December, by offering a five per cent discount for farmers to use in its stores and online. The gesture of appreciation extends to all Morrisons livestock suppliers who provide lamb, beef and pork; egg farmers and fruit and veg growers who supply Morrisons directly; and dairy farmers with a Morrisons contract".
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
DESPAR Italia consortium open three new stores
DESPAR Nordovest celebrated the opening of a new DESPAR Supermarket in Casalborogne, Turin. Meanwhile, DESPAR Centro Sud opened a new DESPAR Supermarket in Calabria, providing a location for local residents to get their everyday essentials. In Sicily, DESPAR Sicilia welcomed a new DESPAR Supermarket in the quaint village of Masculia, Catania. This supermarket focuses on fresh, quality products instore, including fruit and vegetables, and a butchery.
Source: spar-international.com
Grupo DIA sees 2% sales growth in Q3, driven by Spain
Spanish retailer Grupo DIA reported gross sales of €1.8bln in the third quarter of 2024 - an increase of 1.8% compared to the same period in 2023 - driven by a 4.3% increase in sales in Spain. The company's consolidated gross sales for the first nine months of 2024 reached €5.73bln.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Croatian antitrust agency approves Tommy's acquisition of Brodokomerc Nova
The Croatian Competition Agency (AZTN) has granted approval for Tommy, Croatia's sixth-largest grocery retail chain, to acquire local peer Brodokomerc Nova. Brodokomerc Rijeka's network comprises 42 stores, all located within the city of Rijeka and its surrounding areas. These points of sale include supermarkets, delicatessens, and specialty shops.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Maersk opens its first own-licensed bonded warehouse in north Vietnam, further enhancing its integrated customer service capabilities
Chris Ji, Senior Manager of GXD Origin Operation, Amazon: "We are thrilled to be celebrating the grand opening of this new warehouse facility here in Vietnam. Over the past 3 years, Maersk has embodied the principles of customer obsession and operational excellence, driving remarkable progress for our business. We look forward to the future milestones this facility will enable as we further strengthen our partnership".
Source: maersk.com
Woolworths New Zealand launches Christmas campaign: "Feels Like Christmas"
Woolworths New Zealand unveiled its Christmas campaign, capturing the essence of care, generosity, and the joy of giving during the festive season. Filming took place on location at Woolworths' carrot grower - Balle Brothers in Pukekohe, and the upbeat Christmas track is sung by up and coming New Zealand artist MISSY (aka writer-producer Abigail Knudson).
Source: woolworthsgroup.com.au
Jumbo launches new food brand: 'Between A-brand and private label'
The first 'Jumbo's' brand products are already on the shelves of all 725 Jumbo stores in the Netherlands and Belgium: they include fresh meals, sauces, coffee, fruit spreads and vegetable spreads.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Strategic collaboration for Carrefour Polska
Carrefour Polska and food delivery platform Pyszne.pl have announced a strategic collaboration to expand its offer to include grocery with rapid home delivery. Pyszne.pl customers will have the opportunity to purchase up to 4,000 food products from the Carrefour assortment.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Asda announces the completion of TDR Capital's purchase of Zuber Issa's shares
Following the announcement of the proposed transaction in June 2024, Asda has confirmed that funds managed by TDR Capital LLP have completed the acquisition of Zuber Issa's shares in the business. This brings the ownership of Asda to 67.5% by TDR Capital, 22.5% by Mohsin Issa, and 10% by Walmart Inc.
Source: corporate.asda.com
US: Despite hurricanes, Publix sees sales increase
Despite Hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting its home state of Florida, sales at Publix rose nearly 5% during its most recent quarter, the grocer reported. For the three-month period ended September 28, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix reported sales of $14.6bln, up from $14bln during the same period a year ago. Comparable-store sales rose 3.4% during the period.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Families can feed 10 people for $45: What to know about Lidl's Thanksgiving dinner deal
Lidl is promising customers a Thanksgiving meal that'll cost them under $5 per person, the company announced. The 21-item list will feed 10 people and go for $45 this year. That's less than $4.50 per person, a Lidl spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. The items will be on sale until November 27. According to the grocery store, this year's Thanksgiving list includes a Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey, fresh yellow onions, russet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.
Source: eu.usatoday.com
T&T Supermarket to open first U.S. store on December 5th at The Marketplace at Factoria in Bellevue, WA
T&T Supermarket, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its flagship U.S. store at The Marketplace at Factoria, located at 12620 SE 41st Pl, Bellevue, WA. The store will open at 9:00 AM on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Spanning an impressive 76,000 square feet, this will be the largest Asian supermarket in the state of Washington, offering an unrivaled assortment of authentic Asian products, fresh produce, live seafood, an in-store Kitchen and Bakery, and Asian beauty products.
Source: newswire.ca
The Giant Company highlights Thanksgiving meal special
The Giant Company has unveiled its Thanksgiving meal deal and is offering shoppers a grocery list that includes several holiday favorites priced at less than $20 for a gathering of six. The following items are included in the Thanksgiving value meal, which is available both in-store and for pickup: Free Turkey - 400 Choice Points; Stove Top Stuffing, 6 oz. - $2; Heinz Gravy, 12 oz. jar - $2.50; Own Brand Brown and Serve Rolls, 12 ct. - $2.50/ea; Own Brand Sides - 2 (mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese; any combination), 24 oz. package - $2.99/ea; Own Brand canned vegetable (assorted flavors), 14.5 oz. can - 5/$3; Own Brand Cranberry Sauce, 14 oz. can - $1/ea; Sweet Potato - $0.69/lb.
Source: storebrands.com