DIA contributed nearly €7bln to Spain's economy in 2024, study finds
DIA contributed €6.8bln to the Spanish economy in 2024, accounting for 0.43% of the country's GDP and supporting over 100,000 jobs, according to a study conducted by Kreab. The retailer's impact is amplified through its supply chain, generating €3.50 for every €1 of direct activity and impacting over 60 sectors, the report noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Aldi seeks public input to identify new store locations
Aldi UK reported: "Aldi is reaching out to the public to help identify the best locations for new stores across the UK. The UK's fourth-largest supermarket is inviting customers to submit suggestions for where new Aldi stores should be opened".
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Australia: Software pain plunges Harris Farm deeper into the red
Grocery chain Harris Farm Markets saw its losses more than triple in the last fiscal year, citing serious problems with its software system upgrade. The family-owned company's losses rose from $6.2mln to $22mln in the year ended June 30 despite sales growing 5.6% to $788mln, the Australian Financial Review reported, citing financial accounts lodged with the corporate regulator.
Source: insidefmcg.com.au
DFI Retail Group and Dingdong announce strategic partnership with first-year sales target of HKD 100mln
DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), and Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (Dingdong or DDL), a leading fresh food e-commerce platform in the mainland, recently announced their partnership to their supply chains and retail networks. Through DFI's Wellcome supermarkets, they will provide Hong Kong customers a diverse selection of quality products at competitive price, targeting sales of HKD 100mln in the first year of its launch. The first phase began on 9 April 2025, six selected Dingdong vegetables have already been made available in nearly 280 Wellcome stores, as well as Wellcome's Online Shop and food delivery platform foodpanda.
Source: media-outreach.com
East of England Co-op returns to profit with £4.6mln turnaround
The East of England Co-op has announced it has returned to profit, crediting its commercial success to year of investment and reshaping the business to meet the needs of the local communities it operates in across the region. The financial results, published in the retailer's latest annual report, showed the East of England Co-op made a £1mln trading profit from continuous operations, representing a £4.6mln turnaround from last year.
Source: talkingretail.com
Mega new supermarket is launching in UK that's like 'Tesco and Amazon Prime combined'
Jingdong or JD.com, which is being called Joybuy in the UK, is China's biggest retailer by revenue serving nearly 600mln customers globally and it prides itself on offering speedy same-day or next-day delivery. And while the retailer looks set to rival other supermarkets, interestingly it seems to be working in partnership with Morrisons, as a number of the retailer's products are listed for sale on Joybuy, including The Best pizzas, toiletries and packs of frozen berries.
Source: metro.co.uk
Germany: METRO publishes new Packaging & Plastic Report
METRO reported: "As an international food wholesaler, METRO supports the European Union's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which was adopted at the end of 2024 and aims to consistently reduce packaging waste and promote reusability and recyclability for a more resource-efficient economy. In line with this, METRO has revised its own packaging commitments and refined its targets".
Source: newsroom.metroag.de
Zest is best: mandarins and navel oranges among Australia's best-value fruit and veg for May
"We're getting into a lot of citrus lines", says Tony Polistina, co-owner of Forestway Fresh in Sydney's Terrey Hills. "Australian navels started this week". Navel oranges are about $5.50 a kilo for now, but Imperial mandarins from Queensland are about to hit their peak, already as low as $3 a kilo.
Source: theguardian.com
Trendy Sriracha condiment behind rising UK demand for hot sauces
Tesco reported: "In the last year Tesco has seen demand for hot sauces suddenly soar by nearly 20% - with an extra 2.5mln bottles sold in the last 12 months alone. And instrumental in helping drive that growth is Sriracha - a savoury flavoured dipping sauce with sweet undertones made from deep fermented chilli peppers, distilled vinegar, pickled garlic, sugar and salt".
Source: tescoplc.com
Holland: Ahold Delhaize reports strong first quarter sales growth and reiterates 2025 outlook
Ahold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce, reports first quarter results. Ahold Delhaize net sales were €23.3bln, an increase of 5.0% at constant exchange rates and up 7.1% at actual exchange rates. Our net sales growth was driven by the Profi acquisition, comparable sales growth excluding gasoline of 3.3%, and store openings, partially offset by the closure of Stop & Shop stores and lower gasoline sales. U.S. net sales were €13.9bln, an increase of 1.8% at constant exchange rates and up 5.2% at actual exchange rates. European net sales were €9.3bln, an increase of 10.1% at constant exchange rates and 10.1% at actual exchange rates".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
US: DoorDash releases first quarter 2025 financial results
DoorDash, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First quarter 2025 key financial metrics: total orders increased 18% year-over-year (Y/Y) to 732mln and marketplace GOV increased 20% Y/Y to $23.1bln. Revenue increased 21% Y/Y to $3.0bln. Net revenue margin remained flat Y/Y at 13.1%. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $590mln from $371mln in Q1 2024.
In other news: DoorDash announces agreement to acquire Deliveroo. DoorDash announces agreement to acquire SevenRooms to enhance commerce platform offerings.
Source: businesswire.com
US: C&S Wholesale Grocers gives private-label line a boost and will focus on fresh category
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC has launched a refresh of its private-label brand Best Yet, the company announced. The line will have a fresh look and a stylish new label, C&S Wholesale Grocers said in a press release. The company will also launch hundreds of new items with an expansion into fresh categories.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Publix stock dips in Q1
Publix Super Markets reported $15.8bln in sales for the first three months of the year, topping Q1 2024 sales of $15.1bln by 5.1%, the grocery chain reported. Net earnings were down substantially (26%) year over year in Q1, dropping to $1bln compared to $1.4bln in the previous year.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Learn how Walmart is helping transform fresh food management at GroceryTech
Progressive Grocer's GroceryTech event next month will welcome Walmart VP of Checkout Experience Christyn Keef to the stage to share strategies on taking grocery to the next level of freshness. From June 10-12, PG will host its annual GroceryTech event at the Marriott Dallas Uptown.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: IGA welcomes new licensed wholesaler partner
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has added Winkler Wholesale Grocers Inc. as a Licensed Distribution Center. Family-owned and -operated for more than 100 years, Winkler is a full-line supplier supporting independently owned supermarkets, superettes and convenience stores.
Source: progressivegrocer.com