Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, Auchan gain market share in France in February: Kantar
Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, and Auchan Retail have reported significant growth in market share in February, driven by network expansion, according to Kantar. This growth in the so-called P03 period occurred in a market where French spending on FMCG-FLS declined by 1.7% due to lower-value baskets.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Waitrose launches net zero fund for British farmers
Waitrose is launching a £500,000 fund to support its British farmers in their transition to net zero emissions. Part of Waitrose's Farming For Nature programme, the net zero farm fund will finance projects, by farmers and suppliers, that will support the adoption of low carbon farming practices. The new fund will see individual grants made available to British farmers or producers who supply Waitrose.
Source: johnlewispartnership.media
UK: Over 100mln meals donated to local good causes through M&S Food and Neighbourly
M&S Food has donated the equivalent of 100mln meals in surplus food from stores to good causes over the last decade through partnership with Neighbourly. This year has seen over 30mln meals donated, the highest in the partnership to date.
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com
Mercadona records a turnover of 38,835mln, an increase of 9%, and creates more than 6,000 new jobs
Mercadona reported: "Physical supermarket and online sales company Mercadona saw consolidated sales increase by 9% in 2024 with revenues reaching 38,835mln euros. Of this total figure, 37,057mln euros correspond to the company's business in Spain and the remaining 1,778mln euros to its business in Portugal, where Mercadona has 60 of the 1,674 stores that made up the company's network of supermarkets at the close of 2024. In 2024, Mercadona created more than 6,000 new, stable, high-quality jobs, 4,300 in Spain and 1,700 in Portugal to reach respective totals of 103,000 and 7,000".
Source: info.mercadona.es
SPAR Hungary spent nearly 220mln forints on supporting social causes last year
Since its founding, more than 30 years ago, social responsibility and support for charitable causes have been an important part of SPAR Hungary's corporate culture. In 2024, SPAR and its strategic partner, the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service, organized the Adni Öröm! school supplies collection campaign for the fourth time. In addition, within the framework of the strategic partnership, the company donated more than 1.1mln kilograms of food, vegetables and fruit that were withdrawn from sales but were still suitable for consumption to the Charity Service from 66 SPAR stores in 2024, from where they also reached those in need.
Source: trademagazin.hu
Circle K recognised for supporting Irish jobs and communities with Guaranteed Irish accreditation
Circle K, Ireland's leading forecourt and convenience retailer, has been awarded the Guaranteed Irish symbol, recognising its contribution to local employment, enterprise, and community investment across the country.
Source: retailnews.ie
China's commerce ministry met with Walmart on supplier pricing, state media says
Chinese officials met with Walmart this week to discuss media reports that the U.S. retailer has asked Chinese suppliers to slash prices to offset U.S. tariffs on goods from China, according to CCTV-affiliated social media posts.
Source: reuters.com
Japan: Seven & i's management reshuffle continues as two independent directors resign
Two independent directors of Japan's Seven & i Holdings have resigned, the convenience store operator said, as it rejigs its management in the face of a $47bln takeover bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. Jenifer Rogers and Elizabeth Meyerdirk resigned effective on Tuesday "at the request of the persons concerned", the company said in a statement.
Source: reuters.com
US: Import cargo levels continue to rise among uncertainty over tariffs
Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation's major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Source: nrf.com
US: Record-breaking clicks produce $10.3bln in online grocery sales
Grocery shoppers were more active online in February than ever before, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey sponsored by Mercatus. More than 80mln households placed one or more orders digitally, a record high, as the U.S. online grocery segment grew 31% year over year, reaching $10.3bln in sales for February.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: 4th Amazon Fresh in MoCo sets opening date
Montgomery County's fourth Amazon Fresh store will open Thursday, March 27, at White Oak Town Center, 12345 Columbia Pike, according to a report. Store hours will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Source: patch.com
US: Topco welcomes Associated Wholesale Grocers and American Foods International
During its Annual Membership Conference, Topco Associates LLC revealed American Foods International Inc. and Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. as the two newest organizations to join its membership. American Foods has joined as a full member, participating in the Dairy/Commercial Bakery, Deli-Bakery-Foodservice, Frozen, Grocery, HBC & GM, Indirect Spend, Meat & Seafood, and Produce & Floral programs. Associated Wholesale Grocers joined Topco as a full member in the Deli-Bakery-Foodservice, HBC & GM, Indirect Spend, and Produce & Floral programs.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Misfits Market joins NationsBenefits platform
Online grocer Misfits Market is expanding its food-as-medicine initiative, Misfits Market Rx, through a new partnership with NationsBenefits. This partnership enables millions of eligible members to shop for fresh produce, packaged meals and pantry essentials from a dedicated Misfits Market storefront, with delivery directly to their homes.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Kroger creates new eCommerce unit to accelerate online growth
The Kroger Co. announced the creation of a new eCommerce business unit, which aligns the teams contributing to every aspect of the online customer experience. Yael Cosset, Kroger's senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead this function as executive vice president and chief digital officer, effective immediately.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) saw its net sales rise by nearly 5% year over year during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, to $8.2bln, driven by strength in its natural products business, the grocery retailer and wholesaler reported. The company posted a quarterly net loss of $3mln, an improvement from the $15mln loss it recorded during Q2 of 2024.
Source: grocerydive.com