Aldi and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market are growing loyalty shoppers
Limited-assortment grocery chains Aldi and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market are clobbering the competition in terms of foot traffic, and it's not all due to the two chains' expansion, according to a recent blog post by Placer.ai.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Divert, Inc. and Feeding America® leading together on innovative solutions to fight hunger and food waste
Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™, and Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the U.S., are collaborating on an industry-leading initiative to scale complementary data-driven solutions and sustainable infrastructure that optimize food donations and address the food insecurity crisis.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Tops Markets transitions 5 former franchisee locations
Tops Markets LLC has completed the successful transition of five New York state stores it acquired this past April from Buffalo, New York-based Supermarket Management Inc. (SMI), a longtime franchise partner. The stores, which are now operating under the Tops banner, are four full-service locations in Depew, Lockport, South Buffalo, and Buffalo's West Side, as well as a Tops Xpress store in Lancaster.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
UK: Waitrose invests in Blue Yonder's industry leading demand forecasting capability to further improve customer satisfaction
Waitrose is extending its collaboration with Blue Yonder with the addition of the supply chain solution provider's industry-leading forecasting capability.
Source: businesswire.com
Lidl GB calls on contractors as it sets sights on store expansion
Lidl is calling on contractors from across the country to sign up to a series of events aimed at forging new relationships and engaging with existing partners, as it looks to open hundreds of new stores in Great Britain. The events are set to take place throughout July in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Southampton.
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk
Spinneys expands to Saudi Arabia with first store opening in Riyadh
Spinneys has announced the opening of its first store in Saudi Arabia, located in the vibrant new mixed-use development La Strada Yard in the popular and affluent An Nuzha district of Riyadh. La Strada Yard is an emerging hub for residential and commercial activities, making it an ideal location for Spinneys' first-ever opening in the Kingdom.
Source: zawya.com
South Australian fruit and vegetable shop crowned Nation's best
Adelaide's 'Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers' have once again won the title of National and South Australia Retailer of the Year from the 2024 'A Better Choice' Peoples Choice Awards. The Fresh Fruiterers is open seven days a week from 7am and is located at 3/206 Main S Rd, Morphett Vale SA 5162.
Source: glamadelaide.com.au
Dutch app supermarket boss eyes tech boom in online delivery
Advances in artificial intelligence are poised to drive a "massive" boom in online grocery deliveries, according to the head of Picnic, a Dutch app-only supermarket rapidly expanding into Germany and France. The firm already uses AI for a vast range of operations, explained CEO Michiel Muller, 59, at the firm's 43,000-square-metre distribution hub in Utrecht, central Netherlands. "For instance, predicting how many bananas we will sell in three weeks' time. Or what happens when the weather is good or bad. Or doing our whole route planning", he told AFP.
Source: france24.com
Scottish broccoli crisps group bags supermarket listings
A Scottish broccoli crisps manufacturer is set for growth as it enters multiple major supermarket chains, having secured £510,000 worth of funding. Growers Garden, based in Cupar, produces flavoured crisps from locally-sourced 'wonky' vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. The funding from HSBC UK will be used to increase the storage capacity three-fold, allowing the facility to accommodate the half-a-million units of stock necessary to supply its new supermarket customers.
Source: insider.co.uk
UK: Co-op building on quick commerce leadership
IGD reported: "With online sales of £311mln in 2023, Co-op is the leading player in the quick commerce channel of the UK food & grocery market. Combining both in-house and partner platforms and delivery services the retailer's online service can reach 83% of the UK population. The largest part of the online business is driven by sales through the three major aggregator/delivery operators: Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat each of which includes over 1,000 Co-op stores on their platforms".
Source: igd.com
Australia: Supermarkets to be fined if they mistreat suppliers, government confirms
The government has confirmed it will impose a mandatory behaviour code on supermarkets, focusing on how they treat their suppliers. As recommended by Dr Craig Emerson, fines of up to $10mln would apply to supermarkets who breach their obligations to act in good faith.
Source: abc.net.au
UK: Student-run food hubs launched in schools
Student-run food hubs offering surplus fruit and vegetables have been launched at schools in West Sussex. The initiative, called Grub Club, aims to stop food ending up in landfills and help families have easier access to healthy and nutritious food. The scheme, set up by UKHarvest, is funded through a donation from the King Charles III Charitable Fund.
Source: bbc.com
Germany: EG Group, Lekkerland extend rollout of REWE Express at Petrol stations
EG Group and Lekkerland, a subsidiary of REWE Group, have extended the rollout of the REWE Express outlets to more Esso petrol stations in Germany. REWE Express will cater to consumers at EG petrol stations buying food or groceries on the go, the company added. A select range of fresh products, including salads, wraps, fruit and vegetables, are also available near the checkout area.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Germany: Kaufland offers loans as payment
German online platform Kaufland is collaborating with Consors Finanz, a provider of consumer loans and part of BNP Paribas Group. Online shoppers can now use a loan financing option to purchase products on the platform.
Source: ecommercenews.eu