Helping households save: a key focus for Ahold Delhaize's great local brands
Ahold Delhaize reported: "Across the U.S. and Central and Southeastern Europe (CSE), the Ahold Delhaize family of brands are investing in price reductions, promotions, and expanded own-brand offerings to help customers save on everyday essentials. Giant Food is committed to providing great value through its expanded "Fresh Low Prices" initiative. Customers can easily spot discounted items throughout the stores with blue "Fresh Low Price" tags on essential products like fresh produce, dairy, meat and pantry staples".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
Maddy Mottram accepts new position leading in-store marketing within Amazon Fresh UK team
Maddy Mottram has taken on a role covering in-store marketing at Amazon Fresh UK. She has been with Amazon for almost two years and was previously part of the trade marketing and online marketing teams.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
'Big promotions': Shoppers cut back as cost-of-living pressures bite
Coles says Australians are changing their spending habits and cutting back where they can as value-conscious shoppers continue to curb discretionary spending. Coles announced group sales revenues lifted to $10.4bln in the third quarter, up $400mln for this time last year on the back of its supermarket segment. Supermarket sales revenue came in at $9.4bln for the third quarter, up 3.7%.
Source: news.com.au
Sweden: Greenfood publishes Annual Report for 2024
Greenfood reported: "The strongest improvement in profit came from Picadeli and Food Solutions, due in part to increased volumes. The Fresh Produce business area was able to increase its profitability despite a slowing market and a drop in sales. A major reason for this is the efficiency gains made from the Greenhouse facility, along with the strategic prioritization of product ranges and customer segments". The full report is available here.
Source: greenfood.se
French retailer Casino Q1 sales sequentially improve
Casino said that first-quarter comparable sales declined 1.2% to 2bln euros ($2.28bln), marking a sequential improvement from a 1.8% decline in the fourth quarter 2024, which the French food retailer said was confirmed by a positive trend since early April. The owner of the Monoprix, Franprix and Naturalia brands, said adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) in the first quarter reached 100mln euros, down 6mln euros from the first quarter 2024.
Source: reuters.com
Belgium: Cru sharpens its focus and seeks passionate entrepreneurs for Cuit sites
Cru will be discontinuing its Cuit eateries and is looking for passionate hospitality entrepreneurs who are interested in opening a business in the existing premises, located next to the Cru markets in Ghent, Overijse, and Dilbeek. The Cru markets will continue to operate as customers know them, with multiple specialties under one roof: from bakery, butcher, and fruit & vegetables, to fish, cheese, flowers, pantry goods, and beverages.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
UK: Plenish unveils first vitamin shot for kids alongside two new innovations
Plenish has introduced three new wellness shots as it continues to lead the development of the category. The new lines include Kids Shots as a category-first, Ginger Energy providing a lift from vitamins C, B6 and iron, plus natural caffeine, and a new redesigned format with 420ml multi-serve dosing bottles. The new shots will begin rolling out across major retailers from the end of this month.
Source: kamcity.com
Philippines: Metro Retail strengthens farm-to-market ties, boosting opportunities for small farmers
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI) is reinforcing its commitment to empowering local farmers and promoting sustainability through its strengthened partnership with Gulay Farmers, a non-government and non-profit organization that connects small-scale producers to larger retail markets. This initiative provides farmers with direct access to MRSGI's stores under its in-house fresh produce brand, Q, ensuring fair pricing, market stability, and long-term livelihood growth.
Source: metroretail.com.ph
Singapore: Grab reports first quarter 2025 results
Grab Holdings Limited announced unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year and on a constant currency basis to $773mln. On-Demand GMV grew 16% year-over-year, or 17% on a constant currency basis to $4.9bln. Profit for the quarter improved by $125mln year-over-year to $10mln. Adjusted EBITDA improving by $44mln year-over-year to another record high of $106mln. Operating Cash Flow of $936mln and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $157mln on a trailing 12-month basis.
Source: grab.com
Germany: Galeria dismisses CEO Olivier van den Bossche
CEO Olivier van den Bossche, who steered German department store chain Galeria through the turbulent bankruptcy of its former owner Signa, is leaving the company with immediate effect. His responsibilities will be jointly assumed by Chief Sales Officer Tilo Hellenbock and Chief Financial Officer Christian Sailer.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Pilot project: Bringing regenerative agriculture to HelloFresh's supply chain
HelloFresh Group reported: "At HelloFresh, we're committed to not only delivering delicious meals to our customers' doorstep but also to contributing to a more sustainable food system. We excel at reducing the negative effects of food waste, both on a consumer as well as on the distribution level".
Source: hellofreshgroup.com
A year in Israel: SPAR expands with two new branches
After its first year of operations in Israel, the international supermarket chain SPAR is accelerating its expansion plans in the local market. In the coming weeks, the chain is expected to open its second branch on Shaul Hamelech Street in Tel Aviv, followed by a third branch in Kibbutz Beit Alfa in the Jezreel Valley, under a unique collaboration model with the kibbutz.
Source: jpost.com
UK joint venture targets €1.2bln in supermarket real estate acquisitions
UK property investor Supermarket Income REIT (SUPR) and US alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital have formed a joint venture targeting up to £1bln (€1.2bln) in UK supermarket real estate acquisitions.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Fresh insights: Canadian Grocer's 2025 Produce Operations Survey
Joe D'Addario, CEO of Nature's Emporium, says weather-related disruptions and global supply chain challenges continue to impact produce availability. "This year, unpredictable growing conditions, particularly in key U.S. regions, have made it more difficult to ensure consistency", he says. This supply chain volatility combined with inflation-driven price sensitivity is necessitating greater agility in sourcing and merchandising. "While we prioritize high-quality organic and local produce, we must balance that with competitive pricing and strong value messaging", he says.
Source: canadiangrocer.com
US: GrubMarket named Inventory Management Solution Provider of the Year in 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards
GrubMarket, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American food supply chain industry, as well as one of the largest private food eCommerce companies globally, announced that it was named "Inventory Management Solution Provider of the Year" for 2025 by RetailTech Breakthrough Awards. This award recognizes GrubMarket's leadership as an AI and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution provider with an innovative approach to inventory management for companies operating in the food supply chain industry.
Source: prnewswire.com
How tariffs could hurt America's independent grocers
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the nation's independent community grocers, sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to the competitive risks posed by new and proposed tariffs on imported goods.
Source: progressivegrocer.com