US: Bernard 'Bernie' Francis Kenny, Jr., former CEO of 6 ShopRite stores, dies at 85
Bernard "Bernie" Francis Kenny, Jr., the former owner and CEO of six ShopRite grocery stores across Delaware and founder of the nonprofit Kenny Family Foundation, died at the age of 85 on December 30.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Costco Wholesale Corporation reports December sales results
Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Costco" or the "Company") reported net sales of $26.15bln for the retail month of December, the five weeks ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 9.9% from $23.80bln last year. For the seventeen weeks ended December 31, 2023, the company reported net sales of $82.86bln, an increase of 5.9% from $78.26bln for the seventeen weeks of fiscal year 2023, which ended December 25, 2022.
Source: globenewswire.com
US: The new stores on tap for Sprouts Farmers Market
One of the fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic food in the United States, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., has released a slew of new store opening dates for the beginning of this year. The healthy grocer will debut the following new stores: Friday, January 12: 2000 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Florida. Friday, January 19: 2750 SW 27th Terrace, Miami. 15793 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, Maryland. Friday, February 16: 7925 Atlantic Avenue, Cudahy, California. Friday, March 1: 3535 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, California. Friday, March 15: 12450 Amargosa Road, Victorville, California. 469 East Interstate 30, Rockwall, Texas.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: More Walmart locations will have poke bars in 2024
Through its partnership with Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, which was announced last August, Walmart will start offering more fast-food poke bars inside stores in 2024. The bars feature poke bowls with seafood and fully cooked options. Vegetarian poke bowls are also available.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Conscious Capital Growth announces business accelerator partnership with CHOP5 Salad Kitchen
Conscious Capital Growth has partnered with CHOP5 Salad Kitchen, an emerging franchise concept, to provide access to its business growth platform, which includes accelerated franchise development systems, enhanced site selection expertise, and access to its ecosystem of business resources, making them one of the first franchise companies to enter Conscious Capital Growth's Accelerator program.
Source: prnewswire.com
Poland: Grupa Muszkieterów appoints Krzysztof Łagowski as director for alliances and strategic partnerships
Grupa Muszkieterów, the Polish arm of France's Les Mousquetaires, has announced the appointment of Krzysztof Łagowski as the director of alliances and strategic partnerships. He will be responsible for strengthening the company's market position in Poland by building key business relationships to increase the critical mass and purchasing power of the Intermarché and Bricomarché chains, the company noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
India: Flipkart may trim roles by up to 7% in yearly refocus
Walmart-owned Flipkart has begun a workforce reduction exercise that could see its total team size decrease by 5-7%, according to people in the know. This will be completed by March-April as part of performance reviews being conducted currently, they said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
From aisle to door: the top 2023 fun facts about online grocery love in Jordan
talabat took a closer look at the growing trends of groceries in Jordan, unveiling the biggest grocery orders, most popular products and categories, and highlighting the loyal legends of 2023. The quality of fresh produce has improved drastically, thanks to dedicated food quality and safety teams that conduct regular inspections of all items, including meats, vegetables, fruits, and more, both upon receiving stock and before handing out orders to riders in order to maintain consistency in quality.
Source: menafn.com
Jerónimo Martins preparing for Slovak market entry
Jerónimo Martins has registered a Slovak website for its Biedronka banner, as well as a number of trademarks in the country, ahead of its entry later this year. dlahandlu.pl said that the Portuguese retail is already starting to develop a business infrastructure in Slovakia, with the group planning to unveil its first stores in the country at the end of 2024.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Aldi launches new plant-based KFC and McDonald' s-inspired meals for under £2.50!
Aldi launches plant-based fakeaway favorites for less than £1.25 per head. These must-try meals arrive as part of Aldi's biggest plant-based range to date.
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
UK: Nisa backs retailers striving for vegan and dry January sales
The growing importance of Veganuary is encouraging convenience stores to stock more plant-based products at the start of the year. Nisa is among the symbol groups encouraging its retailers to adapt to the trend, as well as taking account of customers committing to a dry January.
Source: talkingretail.com
EU clears Kretinsky-led consortium taking control of Casino
The European Commission, the bloc's antitrust watchdog, has authorized the consortium led by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky to take control of debt-laden retailer Casino as part of its restructuring, Casino said. The consortium will own and control 53.7% of Casino's share capital once the restructuring plan is completed, the supermarket retailer had said. Current shareholders will be massively diluted.
Source: reuters.com
UK: Birds Eye expands potato range with product launch
Birds Eye has expanded its potato range with the launch of new Seasoned Potato Bites. The new mini-sized hash browns incorporate hints of chili and are both vegan and gluten-free. They are a spin on Birds Eye's already popular original Hash Brown Bites.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
France's Leclerc backs Carrefour in pressuring food producers
The chairman of France's biggest supermarket chain, E. Leclerc, called on all big consumer goods firms to lower their prices as he weighed in on competitor Carrefour's decision to drop Pepsico products amid fraught price negotiations.
Source: reuters.com