Holland: Retail turnover up by over 2% in November
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 2.2% higher in November 2024 than in November 2023. Turnover in shops selling food, beverages and tobacco was down by 2.0% in November, year on year. Sales volume was 5.9% lower. Turnover in supermarkets was down by 3.0%, while turnover in specialty shops was up by 4.6%.
Source: cbs.nl
Italians shift consumption focus towards food and home cooking
The Coop 2024 Report - Winter Edition, prepared by Ancc Coop and Nomisma, indicates a shift in consumption focus toward food and health, despite the slowdown of the Italian economy. Specifically, consumption of vegetables, fruit, and fish is set to increase, while consumption of cured meats, confectionery, red meat, and alcohol is expected to decline.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Lidl are UK Christmas winners, says Kantar
Britain's biggest supermarket group Tesco, No. 2 Sainsbury's and discounter Lidl were winners at Christmas, posting sales growth of 5.0%, 3.5% and 6.6% respectively, according to industry data. No. 3 Asda remained the industry laggard, with sales down 5.8% in the 12 weeks to December 29 compared with the previous year, market researcher Kantar said.
Source: reuters.com
'A taste of Korea' - Shinsegae Duty Free rolls out fresh produce pop-up store at Incheon Airport
Shinsegae Duty Free has opened a dedicated pop-up store, showcasing fresh local produce at its K-Food Promotional Hall in Incheon International Airport Terminal 1. The store highlights a selection of items, including Jeju tangerines, strawberries and Shine Muscat grapes, providing travellers with what is described as 'a taste of Korea'.
Source: moodiedavittreport.com
Marks & Spencer shoppers intrigued by new fruit that is a 'fun feast for all senses' - 'I need to try this!'
As many people vow to eat more fruits and vegetables this year, Marks & Spencer has added a new fresh product to its range. The retailer posted about the new product on Instagram. It read: "New in the M&S Foodhall - freshen up your fruit bowl. If you loved our Limelons and were crazy for our Kissabel apples, just wait until you meet our newest funky fruit obsession... Boasting a vibrant blushing red middle and tangy-sweet flavour, our Red Flesh Kiwis combine the signature zing of a classic kiwi with the delicate sweetness of ripe strawberries. Making their debut in our Foodhalls now, they're a seriously fun feast for all the senses".
Source: gbnews.com
Switzerland: Coop saw sales grow 1.1% last year
Swiss retailer Coop has reported total sales of CHF34.9bln (€36.99bln) for 2024, a 1.1% increase on the previous year. The group said that its supermarket business, including Coop.ch, grew by 2.0%, reporting net sales of CHF12.1bln (€12.83bln), while also gaining market share.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Sainsbury's launches first own-brand functional health range
Sainsbury's is launching an own-brand functional health range, featuring products designed to help customers make healthier choices. The drinks, which are available now, feature watermelon juice in place of apple juice, as it is naturally low in sugar, and are also up to 45% lower in sugar than many other standard juices in the market, according to Sainsbury's.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
Sodexo's Q1 revenue rises, though weak European volumes hold back growth
French food caterer Sodexo has reported a nearly 5% rise in its first-quarter organic revenue, missing market expectations, as robust growth in India, Brazil and Australia was offset by decreased activity in Continental Europe. Consolidated revenue was €6.4bln in the three months through November, compared with the €6.5bln expected by analysts in a company-provided consensus and €6.3bln a year earlier. European growth of 2% was weighed down by lower-than-expected volumes in Norway, Germany and the Netherlands due to a contract loss in the facility management division and the closure of some facilities last year, chief financial officer Sebastien de Tramasure said on a call with journalists.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Dino Polska opened 283 stores last year
Polish retailer Dino Polska opened a total of 283 new stores in 2024, it said in a statement. The retailer's network totalled 2,688 outlets as of the end of the year.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Aldi is giving away 4 years' worth of groceries to celebrate 4 years of being cheapest
Aldi announces a huge giveaway to celebrate being named Which? Cheapest Supermarket for the fourth year running. The supermarket is giving away a whopping £20,000 to one lucky shopper - equivalent to 4 years' worth of shopping [average Aldi weekly spend according to Which? data is £113.80 which is £5,917.60 on average for the year].
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
UK: Amazon Fresh launches £1 meal deal for limited time in January
Amazon Fresh has launched 'London's Best Value Meal Deal', at £1 for customers throughout January. Available from the 6 - 31 January in Amazon Fresh stores across London, including the recently renovated Holborn, Liverpool St and Wood Wharf stores, customers can enjoy a main, snack and drink from the £3.90 meal deal range for £1.
Source: talkingretail.com
KKR considering selling Japan's Seiyu supermarket, Nikkei says
U.S. private equity fund KKR is considering selling supermarket chain Seiyu in a deal that could worth several hundred billion yen (several billion dollars), the Nikkei business daily reported.
Source: reuters.com
Just Eat Takeaway.com completes sale of Grubhub
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V., hereinafter the "Company", or together with its group companies "Just Eat Takeaway.com", has completed the sale of Grubhub Inc. ("Grubhub") to Wonder Group, Inc. ("Wonder" and such sale, the "Transaction"). The sale of Grubhub for an enterprise value of USD650mln has now been completed.
Source: justeattakeaway.com
US: H Mart to open new stores in Massachusetts and Illinois
First up: a location in Somerville, Massachusetts, northwest of Boston. The H Mart at 240 Elm Street in that city will welcome shoppers at 10 a.m. on January 9. Also this month, H Mart will become part of the grocery landscape in Urbana, Illinois, near the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Residents and students can check out the store at 220 N. Broadway Avenue on January 16, right before classes resume for the second semester.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Daily Harvest launches smoothies that pack 20g protein per serving
Daily Harvest, the company on a mission to make it easy to eat more sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, announced a new line of nourishing and craveable high-protein smoothies packed with USDA-certified organic ingredients, making them among the cleanest in the fast-growing category. They are available now on DailyHarvest.com and later this month at select Kroger and associated grocery stores including Fry's, Fred Meyer, Dillon's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's.
Source: prnewswire.com
Transforming grocery shopping with AI-powered personalization
In a world where personalized experiences are increasingly central to consumer satisfaction, Ben McKean has built Hungryroot into a leader in the personalized grocery service industry. McKean, who founded the company in 2015, shares his journey from a traditional packaged food business to a cutting-edge, AI-driven platform that tailors grocery shopping to customers' goals and preferences.
Source: forbes.com