Local incentives: Helping customers make sustainable purchases
Ahold Delhaize reported: "Delhaize's SuperPlus program offers a 10% discount on fresh products - including fruits and vegetables, bakery, dairy, meat, fish, deli, prepared meals and plant-based products - with Nutri-Score A or B".
Source: aholddelhaize.com
Best of British! Tesco launches dedicated page to champion fresh British produce
Tesco reported: "Tesco, British agriculture's biggest customer, has launched a dedicated 'Best of British' page on its groceries website, making it even easier for customers across the UK to shop the best British grown and produced food, and support British farmers and producers in the process. Customers will be able to shop the best quality, affordable fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, as well as browse a range of recipes inspired by traditional British favourites, including a Spring potato salad, and apple and berry crumble."
Source: tescoplc.com
Finland: S Group's sales increased in the first quarter of 2024 - The strong performance of the supermarket trade continued
S Group's retail sales before taxes in January-March totalled EUR 3,311.6mln, with an increase of 3.0% year-on-year. In the supermarket trade, retail sales before taxes in January-March totalled EUR 2,479.6mln, with an increase of 5.2% year-on-year.
Source: s-ryhma.fi
Europe: Top Amazon exec says it's a 'myth' robots steal jobs
Stefano La Rovere, director of global robotics, mechatronics, and sustainable packaging at Amazon, said that rather than replacing jobs, robotics and other technologies are enhancing people's roles. "It is a myth that technology and robots take out jobs", La Rovere told CNBC's "Street Signs Europe". Amazon says introduction of new technologies has enhanced more than 50,000 jobs across its fulfillment centers in Europe.
Source: cnbc.com
Carrefour's Italian product exports reach €1.15bln in 2023
Carrefour Italia exported Italian products worth €1.15bln in 2023, up 44% from €800mln three years ago, according to CEO Christophe Rabatel. In terms of exports, fruits, vegetables, and wine are particularly popular, with grapes, watermelons, oranges, peaches, and courgettes finding their way to European nations like France, Belgium, Poland, Romania, and Spain, as well as in Arab and Asian markets (Taiwan).
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: One Stop further expands fresh range
Last October, One Stop extended its fresh food offering with its first range reset in over two years. Five months on, the convenience retailer has expanded its range even further, bringing in another 39 products to their stores. In October, One Stop welcomed a total of 108 new products to their stores, from pre-prepped vegetables, high protein snacks to delicious ready meals.
Source: talkingretail.com
Aldi has 'no current plan' to come to Tasmania, CEO tells senate inquiry into supermarket pricing
Speaking at the supermarket inquiry in Canberra on Thursday, Aldi's chief executive officer Anna McGrath revealed the company has "no current plan" to bring its business to Tasmania.
Source: abc.net.au
Positive Romanian inflation data supports case for May rate cut
The March release brought positive developments regarding both food and services inflation. Food inflation fell from 4.4% to 2.8% - the first component to land in the inflation target corridor - marking a significant progress from the massive 21.5% recorded one year before in March 2023. Mild downside surprises in the fresh fruit and vegetables categories supported the reading.
Source: think.ing.com
Sklavenitis, Papantoniou reportedly in talks over consolidation
Greek supermarket chain Sklavenitis and Cypriot rival Papantoniou have been in discussions for several months over a potential deal that could reshape the Cypriot retail market, sources familiar with the matter said.
Source: in-cyprus.philenews.com
Lithuania: Maxima Grupė reports double-digit revenue growth in FY 2023
Maxima Grupė has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue to €5.8bln in full-year 2023. Nearly half of the group's revenue growth resulted from a turnover increase in the Stokrotka retail chain, the company noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Stephan Borchert appointed Pepco Group CEO
Pepco Group announced the appointment of Stephan Borchert as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July 2024, concluding an extensive global executive search process undertaken by the Board.
Source: pepcogroup.eu
Greece: Inflation climbed to 3.2% in March
The national inflation rate in Greece amounted to 3.2% in March climbing from 2.9% in February, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported. As shown by the ELSTAT data, inflation in the food category stood at 5.3%, with olive oil prices being 67.2% higher compared to March last year, fruit being 12.7% more expensive and the mineral water/soft drinks/fruit juices category showing a 11.4% price climb.
Source: ekathimerini.com
Amount of Dutch online stores tripled since 2014
On January 1st of this year, there were just over 101 thousand active online stores in the Netherlands. This means that the amount of online stores has more than tripled there in the last decade. Additionally, the amount of SMEs in this sector grew 252% during that period. This is according to data on the amount of SMEs in the Netherlands, from Statistics Netherlands.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
Canada: Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro VancouverUnifor has filed two applications to represent Vancouver-area Amazon workers with the B.C. Labour Relations Board. The union said in a press release that it has filed applications for an Amazon fulfilment centre in New Westminster and one in Delta.
Source: thecanadianpressnews.ca
US: Giant Eagle unveils new headquarters in Pennsylvania
After several months of renovations, Giant Eagle Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 11 to welcome 400 team members and community leaders to its new headquarters at the Cranberry Woods Business Park in Cranberry, Pennsylvania.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Kroger kicks off a Latin flavor takeover four-week event
The Kroger Co. announced it is kicking-off Cinco de Mayo with a four-week Latin flavors event. Customers are invited to experience savory Latin cuisine and explore the vibrant world of Latin flavors waiting for them at Kroger. Discover new culinary adventures with vibrant tastes, authentic recipes and fresh Latin-themed, palate-pleasing meals and products available in-store and online including: Deli Fresh Guacamole and Salsa; Cilantro Lime Shrimp Bowls; Avocados, Tomatoes, Onions, Mangos and Mexican Street Corn; Goya Beans and Sazon Goya Coriander and Annatto Seasoning; Fanta Soda in varieties such as orange, strawberry, pineapple and grape.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Connecticut AG launches inquiry into grocery price gouging
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report accusing big grocery chains of price gouging opened the eyes of Connecticut State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff. After hearing the report, he went straight to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and on Thursday Tong announced the state was conducting an inquiry on food and grocery prices.
Source: supermarketnews.com