US: Monthly import cargo continues to rise despite supply chain challenges
Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation's major container ports is continuing to rise despite a variety of supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Source: nrf.com
Asian American online grocery stores booming in US
Asian American online grocery stores and delivery services in the United States are growing and reshaping eating habits, as more rare food from the East becomes available in the West with the click of a mouse. Weee!, an online grocery store, sells food from several cultures, including Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese, delivering fresh groceries to 18 states and dry goods to 48 states.
Source: chinadaily.com.cn
US: Upshop and Invafresh unite to transform global food retail technology
The merger of Upshop and Invafresh is set to transform the landscape of food retail technology. The combined Upshop organization offers the first global retail enterprise operating platform built for the complexities of food. The platform will be used by more than 400 retailers in 35 countries, operating in over 50,000 stores, and affecting millions of associates and shoppers every day.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Kroger and Albertsons release list of stores to be divested under merger
Kroger and Albertsons have released a list of hundreds of stores that would be divested to C&S Wholesale Grocers if federal regulators approve its proposed $24.6bln merger deal, and the states with the largest numbers include Washington, Arizona, and Colorado. Under the proposal, Kroger and Albertsons would divest stores in Washington (124), Arizona (101), Colorado (91), California (63), Oregon (62), Illinois (35), Texas (28), Nevada (16), and Alaska (18).
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Teamsters at Wegmans ratify contract
Workers at Wegmans Food Markets have voted by a three-to-one margin to ratify their most recent collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 118.
Source: prnewswire.com
The Wendy's Company announces plans to enter new European markets as the brand continues global growth momentum
Wendy's®, the iconic global quick-service restaurant brand based in the United States, announced the signing of two new development agreements with franchisees in the Republic of Ireland and Romania.
Source: prnewswire.com
UK: Celebrations as SPAR Bowness launches in the Lake District
On the day of the general election, the launch of SPAR Bowness delivered an equally transformative result for the local community. Located in Rayrigg Road and only a stone's throw from the shore of Lake Windermere, the SPAR convenience store has breathed new life into the former Rayrigg Motors site. Fresh produce is available to buy loose, enabling customers to purchase what they need, and a wide range of Cumbrian and Lakeland products are prominent in the store.
Source: jameshall.co.uk
France: Casino renews partnership with Sherpa Cooperative
Groupe Casino has renewed its partnership with the Sherpa Cooperative, which operates independent local stores across the mountain regions in France. The new contract, effective 1 October 2024, will see Casino supplying goods to approximately 119 Sherpa stores, the company added.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Co-op signs franchise deal with Zuber Issa's EG Group as it targets 'significant growth'
Co-op has inked a new franchise agreement with EG On The Move as the convenience retailer targets "significant franchise growth ambitions". Seven new Co-op franchise stores open this summer in Doncaster, Billinghurst, Glasgow, Portlethen, Macmerry, Ipswich and Finmere with petrol forecourt business EG On The Move.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
Fortenova gets new ownership structure, removes sanctioned equity holders
Fortenova Group has transitioned into a new ownership structure by closing the sale of Fortenova Group MidCo B.V. to Iter BidCo B.V. Fortenova Group MidCo B.V. holds Fortenova grupa d.d. and all companies operating under the group, including Konzum, Mercator, Zvijezda, Dijamant, Jamnica, and PIK Vrbovec, among others.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Interview: 'Who buys a retail brand during Covid?' The man who revived salad chain Tossed
The healthy eating chain almost collapsed during lockdown, but now has visions of putting down roots beyond its core London market. Neil Sebba, the managing director of healthy eating chain Tossed, does not take long when asked if he is a risk-taker.
Source: theguardian.com