Holland: Retail turnover up by 2% in October
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that retail turnover was 2.0% higher in October 2024 than in October 2023. Turnover in shops selling food, beverages and tobacco was down by 1.8% in October, year on year. Sales volume was 5.4% lower. Turnover in supermarkets was down by 2.9%, while turnover in specialty shops was up by 6.3%.
Source: cbs.nl
UK: M&S unveils plans for brand new Norwich store
M&S reported: "M&S has set out plans for a future food store at Norwich's Broadland Gate, subject to planning permission. In plans submitted to Broadland District Council by developer Norfolk Land Development, the currently unoccupied Plot 3 at Broadland Gate has been identified as the location for a 2026 opening. The planned 16k sq ft fresh market-style M&S Food would offer customers a range of unbeatable quality and innovative products. From fruit and vegetables sourced from M&S' 8,000 Select Farm Partners in the UK - with 500 based in Norfolk - to dedicated Flower and Wine Shops and a show-stopping in-store bakery, serving up delicious, based pastries and signature bread".
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com
Just Eat Takeaway.com confirms decision to end operations in France following consultation
Just Eat Takeaway.com confirms that it will proceed with its intention to cease operations in France following a consultation period which was first announced in July 2024 and recently completed. The company's final date of operation will be 9 December 2024.
Source: justeattakeaway.com
Greece: Lidl adds €1.01bln to national GDP in 2023
Lidl Greece contributed €1.01bln to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, according to the company's ninth Socioeconomic Impact Report. This figure represents 0.53% of Greece's GDP, the report noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Spain: Franchising a key driver of Spain's economy, says Dia
Franchising plays a key role in driving job creation, entrepreneurship, and economic dynamism in Spain, a conference hosted by Grupo Dia and Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE) has found. The conference, entitled 'The value of franchising for entrepreneurship in Spain', found that franchising contributes 1.88% to Spain's GDP and supports over 318,000 jobs across 1,384 franchisors.
Source: esmmagazine.com
South Africa's Shoprite Group: A celebration of our top suppliers
Shoprite Group reported: "The Shoprite Group's annual Supplier of the Year Awards recognise the valuable contribution suppliers make to the Group's continued success. The 2024 winners in category Fruit & Vegetable Producers: ZZ2".
Source: shopriteholdings.co.za
Ireland: Tesco celebrates the opening of its 180th store in Shannon, Co Clare
Tesco has opened its 180th store in the bustling Shannon Town Centre, creating 44 new jobs in the local community. Marking the beginning of a new chapter for Tesco in Shannon, Geoff Byrne, Chief Operating Officer of Tesco Ireland, said: "Our new store opening in Shannon marks our 10th Tesco store opening in Ireland this year".
Source: retailnews.ie
Delivery Hero sees 100mln euro hit from making Spanish riders employees
Delivery Hero will hire freelance riders at its Glovo unit in Spain as full-time employees, the food delivery firm said, warning of a 100mln euro ($105mln) hit to earnings and sending its shares down almost 10%.
Source: reuters.com
Australia: Woolworths takes $50mln hit as strike leads to empty shelves
Australia's biggest supermarket chain Woolworths says it has lost $50mln in grocery sales since the start of industrial action that has disrupted the flow of goods into some of its stores. More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers have been on strike since 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the job. Industrial action has affected up to five distribution centres, impacting supplies in some stores in Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT.
Source: theguardian.com
Scotmid partners with local on-demand delivery platform
Scotmid, the largest independent co-operative in Scotland, is expanding its online grocery offering by partnering with West Lothian-based on-demand delivery platform Scoffable. The app-based service will roll out to 68 of Scotmid's 177 convenience stores across Scotland. Customers can order from a range of 7,000 items, with deliverers in as little as an hour.
Source: kamcity.com
Hungary: CTP hands over Tesco's new 100,000 sqm logistics centre
CTP reported: "CTP, Europe's largest listed developer, owner and manager of industrial and logistics properties by gross lettable area (GLA), has handed over a new 100,000 sqm logistics centre in Hungary to Tesco. Built as part of a greenfield investment spanning 60 hectares near Szigetszentmiklós, the state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance Tesco's efficiency in serving Hungarian customers, optimise transportation logistics, and significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions and environmental impact. The centre will fully serve Tesco stores nationwide starting in March 2025".
Source: businesswire.com
UK: Snappy Shopper and Stuart partnership brings retailer up to speed
Quick-commerce platform Snappy Shopper has announced a strategic partnership with last-mile tech logistics specialist Stuart. Together, Snappy Shopper and Stuart aim to revolutionise last-mile delivery for convenience store retailers, by enhancing customer service, streamlining logistics, and boosting profitability.
Source: talkingretail.com
US: Publix opens new Florida store
Publix Super Markets' newest store opened in late November in Wellington, Florida at the Courtyard Shops at Wellington shopping center. The store includes departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat, and fresh produce, as well as a pours area, and burrito, pizza and pasta bars.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Private label stars in The Giant Co. December holiday meal deal
The Giant Company has unveiled a new value meal that includes a free ham and sides for six people for less than $18: Free Ham - 400 Choice Points; Yellow Potatoes, 5 lbs. - $3.99/each; Own Brand Brown and Serve Rolls, 12 count - $2.50/each; Own Brand Canned Vegetables (green beans, corn) - $0.50/each when you buy 5; Own Brand Cream of Mushroom Soup - $0.75/each; Own Brand Fried Onions - $2.50/each; Own Brand Canned Pineapple - $1.50/each; Own Brand Canned Yams - $2.50/each; Own Brand Marshmallows - $1.25/each.
Source: storebrands.com
Instacart's fourth annual Giving Tuesday campaign with Danone supports Partnership for a Healthier America with up to 500,000 servings of fruits and vegetables
Instacart and Danone will each donate one serving of fruits and vegetables to PHA for every customer dollar used to purchase qualifying items, up to 500,000 servings (1 serving of fruits and vegetables = ~$0.35. Up to a total of $180,000).
Source: instacart.com