Drone delivery company Wing works with DoorDash and Walmart as it makes progress in Australia and USA
In partnership with DoorDash and QIC, Wing is expanding its drone delivery services into Victoria, Australia for the first time. Following five plus years in South East Queensland, Wing will offer residents living in 26 suburbs in Melbourne's east the option to order food, beverages, small household items, and other goods on-demand through the DoorDash app. Following the news that Walmart is integrating drone delivery into its app, Wing has officially launched service from two new locations - in Arlington (4800 US 287 Highway) and Fort Worth (8520 N Beach St), TX.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
US: SpartanNash prepares to close distribution facility in Maryland
SpartanNash will close a distribution facility in Maryland on September 30, reports the Washington Business Journal. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocer inherited the Landover facility when it merged with Nash Finch Co. in 2013. Nash Finch was leasing 368,000 square feet at the time of the merger.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Back to school: Fuel your performance with Kroger
The Kroger Co. reported: "Build the best back-to-school lunches with these favorites: Fruits and Veggies: Red Seedless Grapes, Fresh Banana, Kroger® Brand Carrots, Celery, Broccoli and Ranch Dip Snack Tray, Kroger® Brand Classic Applesauce Pouches, Kroger® Brand Honeycrisp Apples, Fresh Blueberries, Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Seedless Mandarin Clementine Oranges, Private Selection™ Mini Seedless Cucumbers and Kroger® No Sugar Added Diced Peach Cups".
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Welch's® Fruit Snacks unrolls new Welch's® Absolute Fruitfuls™ Fruit Strips made with whole fruit
Welch's® Fruit Snacks proudly unrolls New Welch's® Absolute Fruitfuls™ Fruit Strips, delivering dynamic innovation to the better-for-you snacking aisle. Launching in Strawberry, Mango-Peach and Berry Medley varieties, all three mouth-watering flavors feature Whole Fruit as the main, or primary ingredient in a soft and luscious strip made of genuine fruit goodness.
Source: businesswire.com
SPAR UK wholesaler celebrates opening of new SPAR Supermarket
James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR UK wholesaler for the North of England, celebrated the opening of SPAR Supermarket Nafferton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Supermarket Nafferton features an extensive grocery offer, including fresh produce, a butchery, deli and coffee corner.
Source: spar-international.com
Germany: Lidl's shipping line swells fleet
Tailwind Shipping Lines, founded two years ago by German supermarket chain Lidl to battle covid-related shipping chaos, has grown its fleet to nine ships, and now operates three services designed to bring goods from Asia to Europe.
Source: indiaseatradenews.com
Belgium gives Jumbo growth despite difficult circumstances
In the first half of this year, Jumbo saw its sales rise 1% to 6bln euros. The Dutch retailer points out that, without "special effects" such as expiring tobacco sales, growth would be higher. Revenue in Belgium grew by more than 20% to over 200mln euro in the first half of the year. This growth was mainly due to a better performance within existing shops, as expansion with new shops is slower than hoped for in Belgium.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Cooler UK weather chills retail sales in June
British retail sales volumes fell by more than expected in June, after unseasonably cooler weather put off shoppers, official figures showed. Sales volumes dropped by 1.2% last month after a 2.9% jump in May, the Office for National Statistics said.
Source: reuters.com
Hungary: SPAR sustainability initiatives focus on five areas
SPAR Hungary is committed to contributing to a sustainable future. In its latest sustainability report, the retail organisation outlines five key focus areas: environmental awareness, social responsibility, staff appreciation, food safety and health promotion.
Source: spar-international.com
UK: Farmfoods sales surpass £1bln for first time amid store expansion
Farmfoods' sales have surpassed £1bln for the first time, as it has expanded its store network and added over 200 new employees to its team. According to recently-filed documents, in the 52 weeks to 30 December 2023, sales at the supermarket jumped 8% to £1.09bln, up from £940mln in the 12 months before.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
UK: Aldi launches limited-edition Kevin the Carrot
Kevin the Carrot fans will be jumping for joy as the nation's favourite carrot has been spotted on Aldi's latest TV ad. As the Official Supermarket Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, the supermarket has announced that Kevin has received a sporty makeover to celebrate the Paris 2024 Games, and Aldi shoppers can get their hands on their very own limited-edition version.
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Casino confirms price manipulation probe by French financial prosecutor
French supermarket group Casino confirmed that it is the subject of a preliminary investigation by France's national financial prosecution office over charges of price manipulation and corruption dating back to 2018 and 2019. Casino has not yet been referred to a criminal court, the company said in a statement.
Source: reuters.com
70% of Spanish households with children regularly waste food
A new study from ICTA-UAB explains why families with young children waste more food. The research has been published in Frontiers in Nutrition and is based on 800 surveys of Spanish households, which show that the most discarded foods are vegetables (80%) and cereal-based products (63%), followed by dairy products (25%).
Source: lavanguardia.com