UK: SimplyFresh & SimplyLocal Ltd. opens Amazon JWO tech powered GRIDSERVE electric forecourt Little Fresh store
SimplyFresh and SimplyLocal have opened a new LittleFresh store at GRIDSERVE 's electric forecourt in Stevenage. This is powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, with a third location in the works.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
China: Alibaba Group announces September quarter 2024 results
Alibaba Group Holding Limited ("Alibaba" or "Alibaba Group") announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Revenue was RMB236,503mln (US$33,701mln), an increase of 5% year-over-year. Income from operations was RMB35,246mln (US$5,023mln), an increase of 5% year-overyear, primarily due to the decrease in non-cash share-based compensation expense, partly offset by the decrease in adjusted EBITA.
Source: alibabagroup.com
Switzerland: Migros Zurich to restructure tegut; 120 jobs at risk
Migros Zurich plans to restructure its German subsidiary tegut, putting approximately 120 full-time jobs at risk. The decision follows the inability of the banner to leverage existing market potential and generate sufficient sales and profit, the company noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Convenience firm Lekkerland opens first of kind AI powered unmanned REWE ready store in Germany
Lekkerland, part of REWE Group, has opened its first Smart BOX, an unmanned REWE ready convenience store at an EnBW fast charging park in Kamen, Germany.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
UK shoppers can now collect and return their Amazon orders at Asda stores
Amazon and Asda have announced that Amazon customers can now take advantage of parcel pickup and label-free, box-free returns at more than 700 Asda stores.
Source: corporate.asda.com
Aldi plans major expansion, renovation of U.S. headquarters
The fast-growing discount grocer, which plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028, is expanding and renovating its U.S. corporate campus in Batavia, Illinois.
Source: chainstoreage.com
US: Wegmans serves up a Thanksgiving meal for less than $6 per person
Wegmans reported: "Designed to serve eight people, Wegmans' Thanksgiving meal includes all the essentials for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner: Shady Brook Farms Frozen Turkey, 13 lbs.; McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 2 count; Wegmans Stuffing Mix, 2 count; Wegmans FYFGA Yellow Onions, 2 lb. bag; Wegmans Celery, 1 bunch; Wegmans Chicken Stock, 1 count; Wegmans Dinner Rolls, 1 count; Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, 2 count; Wegmans Canned Corn, 2 count; Wegmans Cranberry Sauce, 1 count; Wegmans Cut Green Beans, 2 count; Wegmans French Fried Onions, 1 count; Wegmans Cream of Mushroom Soup, 2 count; Wegmans FYFGA Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. bag; Yams, 3 count; Sara Lee Frozen Pie, 1 count; Wegmans Whipped Topping, 1 count".
Source: wegmans.com
Canada: Loblaw to ramp up store network expansion in 2025 as it continues to focus on value
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. said it plans to add even more new stores to its network next year as the company continues to innovate on its discount offerings. Canada's largest grocery retailer is on track to open 50 new stores by the end of this fiscal year as part of a plan announced in February, and Loblaw said it plans to beat that number in 2025.
Source: canadiangrocer.com
US: Geissler's adds Instacart Smart Carts in all locations
Geissler's Supermarkets has announced that it will roll out Caper Carts, Instacart's AI-powered smart carts, to all seven of its locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Nasoya introduces Tofie, world's first AI-powered tofu chatbot
Nasoya announced a new culinary ambassador: Tofie, the world's first tofu chatbot powered by AI. In celebration of World Vegan Month, Nasoya has introduced Tofie to bring joy and education to plant-based eating.
Source: prnewswire.com