Holland: Ahold Delhaize achieves A- climate ranking from CDP
Ahold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize is proud to share that it has been recognized as a leader in climate by CDP, who upgraded the company's Climate rating to A-. CDP is a prominent global benchmark on environmental issues. This recognition is an important reflection of Ahold Delhaize's efforts in the transition to a healthy and sustainable food system".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
UK: Food co-op secures home on 15th birthday
A Sheffield co-operative has celebrated its 15th birthday by purchasing the building they have been based in since opening. Regather was founded in 2010, growing fruit and vegetables from a farm in the Moss Valley and running a vegetable box scheme and other community projects from their base in Sharrow.
Source: bbc.com
Germany: HelloFresh Q1 revenue falls in line with expectations
HelloFresh reported first-quarter revenue in line with expectations and confirmed its full-year outlook as the German meal-kit maker aims to reduce costs. Its revenue measured in constant currency terms fell by 8.3% to 1.9bln euros ($2.16bln) in the quarter, in line with analysts' average estimate of 1.90bln euros in a company-compiled poll.
Source: reuters.com
Lidl GB unveils £500mln investment to expand retail network
Discount retailer Lidl GB has unveiled a significant investment strategy, earmarking £500mln ($667mln) for the development of its retail network. The initiative includes the launch of more than 40 new outlets throughout the UK within the fiscal year 2025. Lidl has released its 2025 site requirements catalogue in alignment with its objective to ensure communities nationwide have access to cost-effective, premium-quality groceries.
Source: retail-insight-network.com
Italy: Coop Alleanza 3.0 achieves strategic targets ahead of schedule
Coop Alleanza 3.0 reported an €11mln profit for the cooperative and €18mln for the group, exceeding its strategic targets a year ahead of schedule. Store sales reached €5.73bln, a €9mln increase over 2023, representing 2.3% growth with a consistent operating perimeter.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Belgium: Renewed Spar Wevelgem to reopen on 8 May
Colruyt Group reported: "On Thursday 8 May, the Spar Colruyt Group store in Wevelgem will reopen its doors. The bakery and catering departments, the high-quality meat counter from Atelier Souffriau, the fresh fish selection, and the wide variety of vegetables and fruits remain absolute eye-catchers".
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
UK food inflation highest in 11 months, likely to rise further, BRC says
British food price inflation jumped to its highest in nearly a year in April, according to a survey that said higher costs for retailers could put further upward pressure on shop prices. The British Retail Consortium warned of the risk of further upward price pressures in the coming months as the industry faces increased costs, including a new packaging levy coming into force in October.
Source: reuters.com
UK: Asda's kids café meal deal drops to 60p to kick start retailer's 60th birthday celebrations
Asda reported: "Asda's popular kids eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May, including May half term week. In addition, children will receive a free piece of fruit such as an apple, pear or banana when purchasing the hot kids 60p meal deal".
Source: corporate.asda.com
Lidl, IKEA shut stores in Spain and Portugal amid power outage
Retailers including grocery chain Lidl and furniture giant IKEA shut stores across Spain and Portugal as a huge power outage caused chaos across swathes of the two countries on Monday. Businesses were taking the measures "to prevent panic buying and ensure the safety of all", retail industry association EuroCommerce said.
Source: reuters.com
DoorDash offers 3bln to buy Deliveroo
DoorDash has expressed an interest to acquire meal delivery service Deliveroo, looking to expand to more European markets. The American meal delivery service reportedly offered 2.7bln pounds (more than 3bln euros), which has sent the Deliveroo share price soaring.
Source: retaildetail.eu
US: Sprouts Farmers Market celebrates new store opening in Canyon Country
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced it will open a new store in Canyon Country on Friday, May 9, located at 16450 Village Wy. A ribbon cutting will take place on Friday at 6:45 a.m. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m.
Source: sprouts.com
US: Busch's supermarket chain in Michigan celebrates 50th anniversary
Busch's Fresh Food Market, a family-owned supermarket chain in Southeast Michigan known for its locally sourced offerings, is celebrating 50 years of serving the community with a 10-day sale featuring special anniversary pricing.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Canada: Maxi sets sights on growth beyond Québec: Caraquet, New Brunswick welcomes new store
Loblaw reported: "Maxi, Loblaw's discount banner in Québec, announced the upcoming opening of a new store in Caraquet, New Brunswick this fall. This marks the first location for the popular Quebec banner outside of its home province and signals the organization's commitment to providing affordable grocery options to more Canadians".
Source: newswire.ca
US: Walmart brings its 'Store of the Future' to Texas
Walmart is nearly ready to bring its cutting-edge, technology-enhanced "Store of the Future" to life in Texas. The retailer will hold a four-day grand opening celebration after the supercenter opens to the public on April 30.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Carrefour Brasil tops Brazilian supermarket rankings for ninth year
Carrefour Brasil topped the annual ABRAS Brazilian supermarket ranking in terms of revenue for the ninth year in a row. The French-owned supermarket and hypermarket chain ended 2024 with R$120.5bln (€18.1bln) in revenue.
Source: esmmagazine.com
US: Former Google CEO bails out California grocery store
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy, are acquiring a longtime independent grocery store in Santa Barbara, California, to keep it from closing, according to local reports. Tri-County Produce, which has been in business for more than 50 years, first as a produce distributor and later as a retailer, specializes in offering locally grown fruits and vegetables. "I knew we had to find a way for this beloved market to continue serving the community", Wendy Schmidt told the Independent.
Source: supermarketnews.com