UK: Four new Morrisons Daily franchises launched
Morrisons has announced the opening of four new Morrisons Daily franchise partnership stores. This included Shree Sai Convenience UK, Helmsley, York. Other new franchises are Fruits Foyce, Withington, Manchester; KPI & Sons, Hillmorton, Rugby and Local Utility, Ystradgynlais, Swansea.
Source: talkingretail.com
Australia's Coles confirms major discount change for fresh fruit and vegetables: 'More value'
Coles will now decide three months in advance what promotions it will run for its fresh produce. The supermarket giant said the change would mean greater certainty for suppliers and "more value" for shoppers at the checkout.
Source: au.finance.yahoo.com
Mercadona earmarks €203mln for new stores in Spain and Portugal
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona plans to invest €203mln in acquiring land and buildings for new stores in Spain and Portugal, primarily focusing on Portugal's high-growth potential. This €203mln commitment, the highest in six years, is earmarked for acquisitions over the next six years, with €20mln planned for 2025, according to the consolidated accounts filed with the Commercial Registry, reported Spanish daily Cinco Dias.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Morrisons drops British carrots, swede & parsnips price to just 8p in time for the great Easter roast
Morrisons reported: "Morrisons is launching astonishing prices across its British seasonal veg range to accompany the roast joint centrepiece this Easter weekend. Roast veg favourites from spring carrots to roasties are included in the offer from Monday 14th - Sunday 20th April. Morrisons More Card holders can pick-up British Carrots 1kg (£0.08, saving 88%) , British Parsnips 500g (£0.08, saving 89%) and a British Whole Swede (£0.08, saving 87%) for just 8p each from Monday 14th April".
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
SPAR Ireland reveals major new strategy following record €1.3bln retail sales in 2024
Retail group SPAR has launched a major new business strategy aimed at leveraging current momentum behind the brand which saw it generate record retail sales of €1.3bln in 2024. Based on current projections, SPAR is on track to add a further €60mln in retail sales for 2025, representing a 5% increase on the previous year. The new retail strategy, which aims to cement SPAR's positioning as Ireland's leading and highest-performing convenience retail group, was revealed at the SPAR and EUROSPAR Retailer Convention in Killarney which was attended by more than 400 independent retailers from across the country.
Source: retailnews.ie
UK: Asda drops prices to 8p for everyone across five Easter veg lines
Asda reported: "Asda has announced price reductions to its key Easter veg lines which will roll back to 8p from Tuesday 15th April, to support families with the big Easter weekend shop. The 8p offer on five key Easter veg lines is accessible to all shoppers - no member pricing or need for a loyalty card. Available in-store and online while stocks last, customers will be able get 1kg carrots, one swede, 360g broccoli, 500g parsnips and 2kg potatoes for just 8p each, on Rollback, across the entire Easter Bank Holiday weekend, until Monday 21st April.
Source: corporate.asda.com
Lidl launches Global Innovation Centre in Portugal, grows share in Italy
German discounter Lidl has chosen Portugal as the home of its two new customer-centric innovation hubs, called Lidlabs, investing €500,000 in the project. Meanwhile in Italy, Lidl has captured 6% of the €132.1bln modern retail market, according to the 2025 NielsenIQ Consumer Guide.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Kaufland expands: 'From Europe, for Europe'
Kaufland will open its marketplace to consumers in France and Italy by the end of the summer. "We are the alternative to global ecommerce giants, from Europe for Europe. With that goal in mind, we are now taking the next two steps - certainly not the last", according to Gerald Schönbucher, CEO of Kaufland e-commerce.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
UK: Annual Report and Financial Statements
Co-operative Group Limited (the 'Society') announced that it has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the 52-week period ended 4 January 2025 ('2024 Annual Report and Accounts'). The 2024 Annual Report and Accounts can be viewed on the Society's website at www.co-operative.coop/investors/reports.
Source: co-operative.coop
UK: Aldi drops Easter veg prices even further - now starting from just 8p
Aldi reported: "Shoppers can hop to Aldi to fill their Easter baskets with the cheapest veggies where prices start from just 8p. Aldi's Easter Super Six includes all the Easter favourite veg shoppers need which will be available in stores from 15th-19th April and until 20th April in Scotland".
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Collaborating for a more sustainable food system
Ahold Delhaize reported: "At Ahold Delhaize, we recognize that achieving our climate targets requires collaboration across our entire value chain. We're committed to reducing emissions within our own operations (scope 1 and 2), as well as our value chain (scope 3). This includes thousands of suppliers who provide hundreds of thousands of products, which make their way into the hands of millions of customers at our 17 great local brands".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
Inside the Store: Mom's Organic Market opens a bigger and better store
The independent specialty grocer sticks to its roots at its newest store in Washington, D.C.'s Van Ness neighborhood. Located at 4250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Mom's newest location spans around 17,000 square feet - larger than the chain's average 12,000 to 14,000-square-foot markets, Eric Yetta, the grocer's chief operating officer, told Grocery Dive on a walk-through of the store during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Between 15% and 20% of Mom's sales come from the produce section alone, Yetta said.
Source: grocerydive.com
US: Procurant unveils Procurant Fresh AI
Procurant announced the launch of Procurant Fresh AI, the first artificial intelligence solution specifically for perishables category management in retail grocery. Procurant Fresh AI leverages the company's extensive expertise in the highly volatile perishables category to reduce costs, streamline decision-making, eliminate complex reporting and deliver accurate insights to executives and frontline users alike.
Source: businesswire.com
Carrefour Brasil posts 3.6% increase in gross sales
Carrefour Brasil's gross sales in the first quarter including fuel totaled 28.8bln reais ($4.93bln), a 3.6% increase from a year earlier, the retailer said in a securities filing.
Source: reuters.com