US: Dollar Tree CEO Rick Dreiling steps down
Dollar Tree CEO Rick Dreiling has stepped down after nearly two years in the role and operating chief Michael Creedon Jr will replace him on an interim basis, the company said.
Source: reuters.com
Senator Elizabeth Warren and others call for investigation into Albertsons
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Representative Adam Schiff (D-California) sent letters to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, calling on them to investigate whether Albertsons and other major grocery chains violated federal law.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Amazon announces launch of same-day grocery delivery service from FoodMaxx stores in California
Amazon is offering same-day grocery delivery from select FoodMaxx locations serving customers in Central and Northern California. Customers in Bakersfield, Hayward, Sacramento, San Jose, and Turlock can now place grocery orders online. Amazon is also expanding its existing grocery delivery service with Save Mart to three additional stores in Auburn, Bakersfield, and Chico, and with Lucky Supermarkets to four additional locations in Foster City, Hollister, Napa, and Oakley.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
US: Gopuff 1st instant-commerce platform to accept SNAP EBT nationwide
Instant-commerce platform Gopuff has become the first company of its kind to receive FDA approval to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment for all eligible online purchases nationwide. In so doing, Gopuff aims to provide superior convenience, affordability and food access for millions of SNAP-eligible shoppers.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Amazon in partnership for same-day Mexican grocery delivery
Amazon Mexico, the e-tail giant's Mexican subsidiary, has entered a strategic partnership with Jüsto that will see the regional online grocery retailer make its full product range available on Amazon, including fresh and produce categories, with delivery within four hours of placing an order.
Source: chainstoreage.com
SPAR China partner adds two stores to its retail network
In China, SPAR Jiajiayue celebrated the opening of two new large format supermarkets, increasing its retail network in Beijing. These are SPAR Supermarket Beijing Changping Shahe Wanda Plaza and SPAR Supermarket Tongzhou Vientiane Hui. Instore at the latter, the product assortment is diverse, covering fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and fish, bakery, as well as an extensive range of grocery and non-grocery items.
Source: spar-international.com
UK: Innocent Drinks and Co-op team up to donate portions of fruit and veg
Innocent Drinks has partnered with Co-op to help donate a portion of fruit and vegetables for every smoothie bought in stores. Until 19 November, the drinks company will donate the cost of a portion of fruit and veg (24p) to the Alexandra Rose Charity for every 'Mango & Passionfruit' and 'Strawberry & Banana' smoothie sold in the convenience retailers stores.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
Poland: Żabka ends Q3 with 18% year-on-year jump in core profits
Polish convenience store group Żabka posted an 18% rise in third-quarter adjusted core profit, driven by new store openings, higher sales and margin, as well as improvements to cost efficiency. Adjusted EBITDA - earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, adjusted by one-off items - for the period rose to 1.12bln zlotys (€260mln), supported by revenues of 6.58bln zlotys (€1.51bln), the company said.
Source: esmmagazine.com
French supermarket group Auchan planning to cut more than 2,000 jobs, media reports say
French supermarket retailer Auchan is planning to cut more than 2,000 jobs, reported BFM TV, France 2 TV and newsletter La Lettre, citing trade unions. Officials at Auchan could not be immediately reached for comment on the reports.
Source: reuters.com
Vietnam agribusiness HAGL trains focus on domestic market, inks pact with Kingfoodmart
Vietnamese agri major Hoang Anh Gia Lai JSC (HAGL) is looking to tap domestic market potential afresh by distributing its products through the Kingfoodmart supermarket chain. In addition to bananas, HAGL will also supply Kingfoodmart with banana-fed pork, chicken, grapefruit, durian, sturgeon, and processed products from pork, chicken and fish.
Source: theinvestor.vn
UK supermarkets using multibuy deals to encourage sales of meat, study finds
The Food Foundation said its findings, especially about processed meat, were alarming for environmental as well as health reasons. Only 5% of multibuy offers involve fruit and vegetables. The Food Foundation based its findings on offers made by Aldi, Asda, Iceland, Morrison's, Sainsbury's and Tesco in March, when the Questionmark Foundation analysed their money-saving deals. Iceland had the most promotions on processed meat, which accounted for 15% of its multibuy deals, followed by Tesco (13%) and Asda (11%). Iceland also offered the fewest deals on fruit and veg at just 2%.
Source: theguardian.com
Spain: Caprabo bets on local products for growth
Spanish supermarket chain Caprabo expects a 5% increase in sales of local products, reaching €38mln by the end of the year. The programme, which involves working directly with local producers and supermarkets, has doubled sales of local products since its inception.
Source: esmmagazine.com
'Galeria is a healthy company again'
After a thorough reorganisation, German department store chain Galeria is healthy again, says CEO Olivier Van den Bossche, who, in addition to a new commercial strategy, is also aiming for a genuine cultural change.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Carrefour ceases operations in Jordan effective immediately
Carrefour, the French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation, announced that it will cease all operations in Jordan, effective immediately. In an official statement, Carrefour shared: "As of November 4, 2024, Carrefour will cease all operations in Jordan and will no longer operate within the Kingdom. We thank our customers for their support and apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause."
Source: en.royanews.tv
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal addresses 'future dated' mushrooms found in warehouse: 'Were never going to make it to...'
Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Zomato, defended the company after 90 mislabeled mushroom packets were discovered, blaming a manual error by the vendor. He reaffirmed Zomato's dedication to food safety standards and mentioned the warehouse received an A+ rating in a recent inspection.
Source: livemint.com