Italy: Conad announces new leadership structure
Grocery market leader Conad has announced a new management structure, with company president Mauro Lusetti and general manager Francesco Avanzini taking over the leadership of the retailer.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Asda cuts prices on 200+ family favorites
Asda has announced price cuts on more than 200 own-label products as part of its ongoing support to help families during the cost-of-living crisis. The 226 products, which have been reduced in price by an average of 9%, include a host of fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen meat and fish products, cupboard staples, and popular ready meals.
Source: corporate.asda.com
Lidl France expresses interest in acquiring 600 Casino and Monoprix stores: Reports
Lidl France is believed to be interested in acquiring 600 stores operating under the Casino and Monoprix banners in the country, according to media reports. The discounter has sent a letter, signed by its managing director Kenneth Mc Grath, to the UK-based investment fund Attestor, outlining a list of 300 Monoprix and 300 Casino stores it would like to acquire, Le Monde reported.
Source: esmmagazine.com
How Carrickfergus came together to open a fruit and veg shop
"A two-year dream in the making" is how the team behind a community greengrocer shop in Carrickfergus describes their newly-opened premises. The nine co-directors behind the project are aiming to put the heart back into their community, with a focus on sustainability. More than 430 people have supported the idea. They have bought shares costing £25 and have helped to raise a total of £34,000. The project has been assisted by funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Mid, and East Antrim Council, and donations of shelving. The shop opened its doors on West Street on Wednesday.
Source: bbc.com
Holland: Jumbo posts first-half sales below market average
Dutch retailer Jumbo reported an 8.8% year-on-year increase in sales in the first half, which it says fell short of the market average of 9.4%, resulting in a slight drop in market share. The company generated sales worth €5.96bln in the first six months of its financial year, with sales growth mainly driven by price increases due to inflation.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Kisankonnect launches India's first Digital Farmers Market with Shilpa Shetty for urban consumers in Mumbai and Pune
Kisankonnect, a fully integrated farm-to-fork company, has launched 'Aapka Apna Farmers Market' on its App. Shilpa Shetty, an avid practitioner of Wellness, launched the initiative, which has connected 5,000 farmers from Maharashtra to consumers of Mumbai and Pune.
Source: globalprimenews.com
'No Plans' to sell Croatia's Studenac, says Enterprise Investors
Polish private equity fund Enterprise Investors has said that it has no plans to sell Croatian supermarket chain Studenac, despite local media reports to the contrary.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Continued store developments and expansions across the SPAR UK network
SPAR UK regional partners continue to invest in the retail development of their network, leading to a series of new store openings and relaunches of redesigned stores in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Source: spar-international.com
Estonia: Ministry plans to cut back on free school milk to save costs
When it comes to providing free fruit and vegetables, Estonia is a little more frugal, with a free apple or carrot provided for children from kindergarten up to fifth grade. At the request of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, researchers from the University of Tartu examined the last five years of the program. They recommended it be extended further and that children should be provided with free fruit and milk up until the end of high school.
Source: news.err.ee
UK: Co-op and Starship Technologies expand robot online grocery delivery service across Leeds
Co-op and Starship Technologies have announced the expansion of autonomous online grocery delivery services across more neighborhoods in Leeds in collaboration with Leeds City Council.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
Northern Ireland: Musgrave announces new retail trial collaboration to stock some M&S products
Four SuperValu and Centra stores will stock a limited range of M&S products as part of a trial retail partnership between Musgrave and M&S Food. A select range of M&S Food will be available in two SuperValu and two Centra stores during the trial, including fresh sandwiches, salads and fruit pots, dine-in options, deli choices, Percy Pig sweets, and Colin the Caterpillar cakes.
Source: irishnews.com
Fast grocery firms doomed by French dark store ban
Pulverized by steep financial losses and hostile new regulations, operators of France's once-thriving "dark stores" are pulling down the shutters for good. On Wednesday, top brands Getir and Gorillas ceased to exist in France.
Source: bbc.com
Wonky veg: 'Nature has a sense of humor, it doesn't always grow to our standards'
Small blemishes, oversizing, unusually shaped or discoloration - little quirks, at worst - but their presence on fresh produce can be enough for them to be deemed worthless. This significant wastage of "wonky" produce before it reaches the shop shelves has become a part of the wider discussion this year as the Irish horticultural industry continues to decline. The attention it has gotten includes that from political figures, with Fine Gael senator in Cork South West Tim Lombard previously calling on the Oireachtas committee on agriculture, food, and the marine to discuss the issue with retailers and industry stakeholders. Mr. Lombard has said that retailers must not be allowed to dismiss fruit and vegetables that do not meet cosmetic standards as food inflation and waste continues.
Source: irishexaminer.com
US: Veggie Van giving away free produce in Berrien County
A traveling farmer's market is making a difference for people in Berrien County this summer. The "Veggie Van" is offering free locally-grown produce to residents in Michigan through September. The Veggie Van was in Niles on Wednesday with volunteers and workers giving away 100 bags of fruit and vegetables to families.
Source: wsbt.com
US: Schnucks and Instacart expand omnichannel partnership with smart carts
Schnuck Markets, Inc. and Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, announced the companies will expand their omnichannel partnership by deploying Caper Carts, Instacart's smart carts, in select stores.
Source: prnewswire.com
Canada: Metro and Unifor reach tentative deal
Metro Ontario has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor, averting the strike of some 3,700 frontline grocery workers in the Greater Toronto Area. "The agreement, which is fair and equitable for our employees and customers, is unanimously recommended by the union's bargaining committee," Metro said in a press release.
Source: canadiangrocer.com