Delhaize announces its intention to transform all 128 of its integrated Belgian supermarkets into independent affiliated Delhaize stores
Ahold Delhaize's Belgian brand Delhaize announced that it has the intention to transform all 128 of its integrated supermarkets in Belgium into independently operated Delhaize stores to strengthen its position in the competitive Belgian retail market.
Source: aholddelhaize.com
Germany: Aldi Süd announces price reductions on fruit and vegetables
Aldi Süd has announced it has reduced the prices of select fruits and vegetables in all 2,000 of its stores in Germany, commencing 6 March. Among the fresh produce items to be reduced are Natur Lieblinge mangoes, reduced from €1.49 to €0.99; grapefruit, reduced from €0.59 to €0.49; spring onions, from €0.69 to €0.49; and Braeburn apples, reduced from €1.29 to €0.99.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Carrefour appoints Kenya new Country Manager
Retail chain Carrefour has appointed Christophe Orcet as its new Country Manager, taking over from Frank Moreau. Orcet previously worked in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he served as Head of Operations and Commercial at MAF Carrefour. His appointment comes at a time when the retailer is seeking to expand its operations in East Africa.
Source: capitalfm.co.ke
Switzerland: SPAR opens first unattended SPAR Express store in Zürich
SPAR Switzerland and AVIA opened the first 24/7 SPAR Express forecourt store operating without onsite personnel at Zürich’s Sihlquai bus terminal. The 50m2 store offers about 1,000 products for everyday shopping including bread and bakery products, fruit and vegetables, dairy products, meat, drinks, basic food items, hygiene articles, and car accessories.
Source: spar-international.com
Irish grocery sales growth more than doubled in February: Kantar
Irish take-home grocery sales growth more than doubled in the four weeks to 19 February 2023 as grocery inflation reached a new high of 16.4%, according to latest data from Kantar Ireland.
Source: esmmagazine.com
A winner two course dinner: Morrisons introduces £8.99 two course set menu in all its cafés
Kids can choose from the all-day breakfast menu as well as the main menu which includes favourites such as fish fingers & chips or chicken nuggets, chips & peas. All items from the children’s menu are served with a piece of fruit and a drink.
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
South Africa's Shoprite half-year profit rises more than 10%
Shoprite, South Africa's biggest supermarket group, posted a 10.2% rise in half-year earnings, as both cash-strapped shoppers and upmarket consumers went after Black Friday and holiday deals. Sales rose by 16.8% to 106.3bln rand ($5.83bln), supported by double-digit growth of its South Africa supermarkets business.
Source: reuters.com
Lidl GB becomes first discount supermarket to commit to work with WWF to halve environmental impact of average UK shopping basket
WWF has announced that Lidl GB has become the first discounter to sign WWF’s Retailers’ Commitment for Nature - an agreement to work with WWF to halve the environmental impact of the average UK shopping basket by 2030. Lidl GB has also announced a number of new appointments and updates to its leadership team.
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk
UK: Waitrose eyes major revamp of store estate to win back shoppers
Waitrose is to press the button on a major revamp of its store estate in a bid to attract customers to the upmarket grocer. The supermarket is cutting costs to free up cash for the overhaul of its 332 stores. A complete refresh would cost up to £250mln, although the amount of money currently available is less than this, The Telegraph reported.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
UK salad shortage weighs on supermarket sales - NIQ
A lack of availability in fresh produce categories weighed on sales growth at British supermarkets in the four weeks to February 25, industry data showed. Market researcher NIQ, previously known as NielsenIQ, said total value sales in the fresh produce category grew just 1.1% over the four weeks, with a unit or volume decline of 5.4%. It said supermarkets struggled to meet demand for tomatoes, where unit sales fell 17.6% and for peppers, with unit sales down 16.8%.
Source: reuters.com
Vkusvill launches food sales in UAE
Retailer Vkusvill has begun selling its food products in Dubai through express delivery service YallaMarket, the company said. Vkusvill launched sales in China through Tmall at the end of last year and also began delivering a number of food products to Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Source: interfax.com
Germany: HelloFresh shares drop as profit outlook disappoints
HelloFresh forecast 2023 profit below analysts' expectations, sending its shares down as much as 12.7%, as fewer people order its meal kits in reopening economies and as inflation trims household budgets. Germany's HelloFresh sees adjusted core profit (AEBITDA) of between 460mln and 540mln euros ($492mln and $577mln) in 2023, compared with analysts' estimate of 547mln euros.
Source: reuters.com
At Planta, Steven Salm harnesses the culinary power of plants
“If you’re a broccoli or watermelon, stay away from Planta”, warns Steven Salm, founder and CEO of the veggie-centric restaurant concept. “We can do serious damage”.
Source: restaurantbusinessonline.com
US: Edible® names Adriana Carrig their first 'Sweetest Woman Alive'
Founder of Little Words Project, Adriana Carrig has been announced as the 2023 Sweetest Woman Alive by Edible®, one of the largest franchisors of stores offering fresh fruit arrangements, dipped treats, and floral bouquets. In honor of Carrig, Edible is launching two new arrangements: Little Miss Save the World and Unapologetically Me. The arrangements are inspired by sweet women around the world and will be available throughout Women's History Month at participating Edible locations.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: All Portland Walmart stores to permanently close in late March
The last two Walmart stores within Portland’s city limits will close in late March, the company announced. The locations, at 1123 North Hayden Meadows Drive and at 4200 Southeast 82nd Avenue at the Eastport Plaza, will both close on Friday, March 24. Walmart says they are closing the stores because they were not meeting financial expectations.
Source: kptv.com
US: Home Chef plans 1st East Coast facility in Baltimore
Meal solutions company Home Chef is expanding manufacturing and distribution with its plans to open a fourth production facility this summer, in Baltimore. The new center, at 1701 East Patapsco Avenue, will create more than 500 jobs in Charm City by 2024 and be Home Chef's first East Coast site to provide meals to the company's growing customer base.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
How can supermarkets prevent food waste?
Due to the short shelf life of fruits and vegetables, 40% of fresh produce is wasted post-harvest. In addition to the economic loss, food waste also contributes to releasing carbon emissions into the atmosphere. According to figures from the Inter-American Development Bank, more than 127mln metric tons of food is wasted annually in Latin America and the Caribbean, and more than 66% of this waste occurs at the production, handling, and storage & distribution stages. “Food waste is a significant sustainability issue”, says Manolo Reyes, Senior Vice President of Retail and Alternative Channels for ProducePay.
Source: producepay.com
US: Kroger to invest more than $770mln in associates in 2023
The Kroger Co. announced a more than $770mln incremental investment in its associates during 2023. The company will use this investment to raise average hourly rates, improve healthcare options, build new training and development opportunities, and more.
Source: prnewswire.com