US: Following strike, union now calls for shopper boycott of Fred Meyer stores in Portland, Oregon
After a six-day strike, some 4,500 grocery workers at Fred Meyer in Portland, Oregon, are now calling for a shopper boycott to put continued pressure on contract negotiations.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Couche-Tard asks 7-Eleven owner for talks after $38.5bln offer rejected
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard said it was willing to engage in confidential discussions with Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings on its $38.5bln takeover offer, as it remains keen on pursuing a buyout.
Source: reuters.com
Costco sees strong August sales as higher membership fees take effect
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $19.83bln for the retail month of August, the four weeks ended September 1, a jump of 7.1% from $18.51bln last year. Comparable sales in the United States increased 4.7% and rose 5.0% for total company, while e-commerce during August skyrocketed 22.9%.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: The Fresh Market takes action against hunger this September
The Fresh Market, Inc. is proud to announce its continued partnership with Feeding America® for a special fundraising event during September's Hunger Action Month®. With 44mln people in the United States experiencing food insecurity, including 1 in 5 children, this initiative aims to make a significant impact in the movement to end hunger.
Source: businesswire.com
Fan-favorite food brand talks finally hitting grocery stores nationwide: 'We make it really easy to make one good decision a day'
Nearly a decade ago, Daily Harvest launched the innovative idea to deliver organic smoothies right to your doorstep, frozen and ready to blend. Now, nearly 10 years later, the startup is ready to expand and "meet customers where they are". It's partnering with DoorDash and mainstream grocery stores nationwide to give shoppers more places to get smoothies and other healthy frozen meals. "We make it easy to have those food items delivered to you or available in your grocery store", CEO Ricky Silver told The Cool Down in an exclusive interview. "And then we make it really easy to make one good decision a day or multiple good decisions a day that lead to a really great outcome health-wise".
Source: thecooldown.com
UK: Ulverston Co-op relaunches following major makeover
Co-op's Market Street, Ulverston, store has relaunched with a fresh new look following a seven-week programme of works and improvements. The new-look Co-op serves-up an in-store bakery and a focus on fresh, chilled and healthy produce.
Source: talkingretail.com
Romania: Zacke PR becomes the communication partner for Bringo
Bringo, the ultra-fast online shopping delivery service through personal shoppers, with a national presence in 37 cities, announced its new communication partner for the PR segment: Zacke PR. Bringo is an online shopping app where users can find everything they need, from vegetables and fruits to sports equipment and books, from a vast selection of over 350,000 products available in more than 200 partner stores.
Source: romania-insider.com
UK: Tesco takes aim at Ocado with new online grocery initiative
Tesco is launching a new ecommerce initiative to compete with Ocado, as it aims to help international supermarket chains develop their online operations. The venture, called Transcend Retail Solutions, is led by the supermarket giant's strategy director Oliver Vogt and offers both software and hardware to enable global grocers to fulfil online orders directly from their stores, The Sunday Times reports.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
Aldi announces £800mln investment in Britain after record sales
Aldi has announced its largest ever package of annual investment to accelerate its expansion across Britain. Aldi said its focus on lowering prices and opening stores would bring 'high-quality, affordable groceries to millions more British families', whilst creating thousands of jobs and more opportunities for British suppliers.
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Maxima Grupė reports 'moderate' revenue growth in first half
Maxima Grupė has reported consolidated revenue growth of 4.7% in the first half of 2024, to €3bln, compared to the same period last year. Maxima Grupė attributed this growth to its ongoing expansion in Poland and Bulgaria, as well as increased sales in Lithuania and Latvia.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Tailwind Intermodal: new rail operator on the Koper-Graz route
Lidl International reported: "On September 3, Tailwind Intermodal's Panther Shuttle arrived in Graz, Austria. This marks Tailwind Intermodal's debut on the Koper (Slovenia) - Graz (Austria) route. The Panther Shuttle offers freight forwarders and shipping companies five direct connections per week in each direction".
Source: linkedin.com
Olive oil and potato prices up in Cyprus
Olive oil and potatoes saw the steepest price increases in August in Cyprus, according to the latest data from the Cyprus Consumer Association. The price of olive oil surged by 62% compared to August 2023, while potatoes became 29% more expensive over the same period.
Source: ekathimerini.com