Inside the Store: Aldi brings a fresh look to the nation's capital
Located at 5300 South Dakota Ave. NE, the store opened at the end of 2024 and marks the discounter's second location in the nation's capital. Grocery Dive's trip at the end of January to the new store revealed how Aldi is showcasing its personality with a shopping experience that not only highlights how low its prices can go but also why customers should - in Aldi's estimation - choose to spend their grocery dollars there. On the back wall and in standing cases, the store has frozen seafood, poultry, beef, vegetables, fruits and meals.
Source: grocerydive.com
Walmart's Mexico unit profit edges up, slightly below forecasts
Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit reported a 1.4% bump in its fourth-quarter net profit, coming in at 15.2bln Mexican pesos ($729mln), slightly below analysts' forecasts as its general expenses jumped some 15%. Net sales for the quarter were up 8.3% from the previous year to reach 272.88bln pesos, from revenues that landed in line with analysts forecasts.
Source: reuters.com
US: United Natural Foods celebrates retailers at 2025 Spring and Summer Selling Show
During its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, Florida, United Natural Foods, Inc. (the "Company" or "UNFI"), recognized five high-performing retailers of various sizes that are driving growth, innovation, and community impact across the grocery retail industry: 1. Local Independent Performance Award - AML Foods; 2. Local Independent Impact Award - Healthy Living Markets; 3. Regional/National Chain Performance Award - America's Food Basket; 4. Regional National Chain Impact Award - The Fresh Market; 5. National Chain Performance Award - DoorDash.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Barclay Group announces delivery of seven new Kroger-anchored shopping centers over 15-month period
Barclay Group, a nationally recognized real estate development firm, continues to execute on in its retail development strategy with the delivery of seven Kroger-anchored shopping centers over the last fifteen months.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Produce with Purpose supplying fresh food year-round in the Fox Valley
With several weeks left in winter, finding fresh local fruits, vegetables and meats can be difficult. A northeastern Wisconsin business owner is looking to change that while also helping to eliminate food waste. Rick Slager has always had his hands wrapped around some type of potato. He said his passion for farming started when he was just a kid. Slager turned his love of fruits and vegetables into a market called Produce with Purpose.
Source: spectrumnews1.com
US: Dollar Tree moves to acquire 148 Party City stores
Dollar Tree has made moves to acquire 148 Party City stores, following Party City's bankruptcy filing in late December. The Chesapeake, Virginia-based discount retailer successfully placed bids on the store's leases, and the court could grant approval during a February 26 hearing, according to a U.S. Bankruptcy Court document for the Southern District of Texas.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Walmart to lay off or relocate 827 workers
More than 800 workers at three Walmart regional facilities are subject to potential layoffs, although some may choose in the coming weeks to relocate, a spokesperson for the company told Supermarket News.
Source: supermarketnews.com
DESPAR Italia collaborates with AIRC Foundation for cancer research
For the fifth consecutive year, DESPAR Italia is collaborating with the AIRC Foundation for its "Arance rosse per la Ricerca" (Red Oranges for Research) initiative. Customers can purchase packs of blood oranges recognisable by the special packaging with the AIRC logo. These packs will comprise DESPAR Italia's Own Brand oranges.
Source: spar-international.com
Sainsbury's new supermarket in Bishopton opens its doors to customers
Sainsbury's reported: "Sainsbury's Bishopton Dargavel Village is the retailer's first new supermarket to open in 2025. Sainsbury's is passionate about providing good food for all of us and the store now centres around a much more extensive range of high quality, great value tasty products including fresh food, fruit and veg, food-to-go, kitchen cupboard favourites, frozen food and baked bread and pastries".
Source: about.sainsburys.co.uk
Lidl is now selling vegetables grown in Malta
Lidl customers can buy cauliflower, carrots, and onions that were grown by Maltese farmers. The Farmer Central Cooperative Society (FCCS) - which sells products of Maltese farmers - is now selling local produce to Lidl, following discussions over the past 18 months.
Source: timesofmalta.com
Naivas becomes first Kenyan supermarket to hit 110 stores
Retail chain Naivas has become the first Kenyan supermarket to reach 110 stores, following the opening of its new outlet located in Tatu City, Kiambu County.
Source: the-star.co.ke
Australia: Coles announces huge change to popular item
Coles has swapped its plastic grape bags with more environmentally friendly paper "handbags", dividing shoppers across the country. "We are always looking for ways to reduce unnecessary plastic in our stores and know the fresh produce department is ripe for packaging innovation", a Coles spokesperson told news.com.au.
Source: news.com.au
UK: Co-op extends member prices to include Deliveroo
The price savings offered to members of the Co-op are now also available with Deliveroo orders, the retailer said. The Co-op said the move was intended to give additional value and savings for shoppers and a further boost to the convenience retailer's increase in members.
Source: talkingretail.com
France: Groupe Casino renews partnership with Avia Thévenin Ducrot
French retailer Groupe Casino has renewed its partnership with Avia Thévenin Ducrot stores for another three years to 2028. The French retailer offers a selection of products at Avia Thévenin Ducrot stores under the Casino brand and other major brands, catering to the requirement of travellers.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Spain: Aldi sees loss of €471mln in 2023, plans 40 new stores in 2025
Aldi España suffered a loss of €471mln loss in 2023 due to €450mln in write-downs on real estate and financial investments, according to Spanish daily Cinco Dias. Meanwhile, Aldi aims to increase its domestic product sourcing, with plans to buy 15% more fresh Spanish meat, fruits, and vegetables in 2025, exceeding 200,000 tonnes. Currently, 85% of vegetables and 65% of fruit come from Spanish sources, mainly from specific regions like Aragon, Catalonia, and Andalusia.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Sodexo reveals ambitious commitments to drive meaningful change in its Social Impact Pledge 2030
Sodexo has published its Social Impact Pledge 2030, setting out new clear and ambitious commitments to create meaningful impact for its people, planet, places and partners in the UK over the next five years.
Source: uk.sodexo.com