US: September import cargo to remain elevated ahead of possible port strike
The nation's major container ports are expected to see another busy month in September ahead of a potential labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Source: nrf.com
Amazon Fresh introduces new grocery savings for Prime members
Amazon announced new, exclusive discounts for Prime members shopping in-store and online at Amazon Fresh; a new private-label brand that offers great value for all customers; and enhancements to the online experience that make it easier for customers to shop for groceries from Amazon Fresh. From fresh produce, proteins and frozen food to beverages, snacks, pastas, and more, Prime members can now save on even more grocery items from Amazon Fresh.
Source: businesswire.com
Lidl US to celebrate grand opening of new store in Cumming, Georgia
Lidl US announced that it will open its newest store on Wednesday, September 25th in Cumming, Georgia. The store will be located at 4325 Bethelview Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040. The store will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Source: mediacenter.lidl.com
US: Big Y Foods names two VPs
Big Y Foods has named new vice presidents covering Fresh Foods and Center Store. John P. Fraro has been named vice president of Fresh Foods and Steve Nordstrom is the new vice president of Center Store. Both will report to Michael R. Cormier, senior vice president of Sales & Marketing.
Source: storebrands.com
UK: Asda workers hold rally as equal pay case begins
Workers from Asda have held demonstrations to mark the start of an equal pay claim involving more than 60,000 staff. The GMB union said the supermarket chain's predominantly female retail workforce is paid up to £3.74 an hour less than the mainly male staff in warehouse roles.
Source: bbc.com
UK: Sainsbury's collaborates with SAP, Accenture and AWS on transformation programme
Sainsbury's has announced it will partner with SAP to revolutionise its commercial systems, increasing its ability to respond to ever changing business needs and optimising technology costs. SAP has been appointed to lead the design of the new solution in partnership with lead transformation partner Accenture and cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Source: about.sainsburys.co.uk
Studenac obtains antitrust approval for acquisition of Slovenia's Kea
Croatian retailer Studenac has obtained approval from antitrust regulators for the acquisition of Slovenian retail chain Kea. Slovenia's Competition Protection Agency approved the transaction, which will see Studenac adding 32 Kea stores to its existing network of more than 1,300 outlets.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Aldi UK says shoppers trading up as inflation eases
Supermarket group Aldi UK said its prices this summer were on average lower than a year ago, easing some of the pressures on its British shoppers who were treating themselves to more of its premium ranges. The country's fourth largest supermarket group reported a 16% rise in sales in Britain and Ireland to 17.9bln pounds ($23.5bln) in 2023, a year that saw grocery price inflation peak at 17.5% in March.
Source: reuters.com
Croatia: Floating supermarkets? On-water bartenders? Here's where to find them
Based out of Hvar, Daily Fresh Boat delivers fresh pastries, fruits, veggies and beverages to the boats that are bobbing in secluded bays on the Pakleni Islands, a gorgeous archipelago with picturesque coves that's located off the southwest coast of Hvar.
Source: forbes.com
Tesco and Foodstuffs North Island partner to deliver world-class online grocery service in New Zealand
Foodstuffs North Island, a 100% New Zealand-owned co-operative, with locally owned and operated supermarkets in communities across New Zealand's North Island, has partnered with Tesco's e-commerce consultancy business, Transcend Retail Solutions, to help transform its online business by launching a new grocery picking service for Foodstuffs North Island stores.
Source: foodstuffs.co.nz
Lidl Hungary helped nearly 1,000 needy people with food rescues in the summerWith its comprehensive food rescue program, Lidl Hungary tries to alleviate food waste, which is a global problem, and supports tens of thousands of needy people on an average monthly basis with the donated food. In this summer season, the company also offered the vegetables, fruit and bakery products left over from the Lidl Balaton swim, Campus Festivál and SZIN outposts, in the Lidl FesztMarket, for charitable purposes, helping nearly 1,000 people in need with the cooperation of its partner organizations.
Source: trademagazin.hu
Celebrating expansion of the SPAR retail network
Over its nearly century-long history, the SPAR Brand has grown from a small group of grocers to an international food retail network. A well-developed multi-format retail strategy enables licensed SPAR branded stores to meet the varied needs of millions of customers each day.
Source: spar-international.com
UK grocery inflation returns to downward trend, says Kantar
UK grocery inflation edged lower this month, data from market researcher Kantar showed, after rising for the first time in 18 months in last month's report. It said annual grocery price inflation was 1.7% in the four weeks to September 1, versus 1.8% in the previous four-week period.
Source: esmmagazine.com
EU urged to develop action plan for plant-based foods by 2026
A new report on the future of farming, presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urges the EU to support a plan for plant-based foods, asks for increased funding for nature and climate-friendly farming, and calls for a change in farm subsidies.
Source: vegconomist.com