Snappy Shopper launches free grocery delivery for Young Scots
Snappy Shopper, the rapid grocery home delivery platform, has partnered with Young Scot to offer free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland. Over-18s holding the Young Scot national entitlement card will be able to make use of the offer, which Snappy Shopper says will also boost business for local convenience stores.
Source: talkingretail.com
Lidl plans 80 new Belgian supermarkets by 2038
The construction of a new distribution centre in Herentals supports the ambitious growth plans Lidl has in Belgium. At a rate of six store openings per year, the German chain wants to add eighty Belgian stores by 2038.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Ireland: An Rialálaí Agraibhia to host Inaugural Conference on agri-food sector transparency and fairness
An Rialálaí Agraibhia (the Agri-Food Regulator) is pleased to announce its Inaugural Conference, taking place on 20th May at the Johnstown Estate Hotel, Co. Meath. This landmark event will bring together key figures in the Irish and European agri-food sector for a day of discussion, insight, and collaboration.
Source: retailnews.ie
Croatian retailers to publish daily price lists
Croatian retailers will be required to publish daily, machine-readable online price lists on their websites, including any additional charges, effective from 15 May 2025. The Croatian government's measures relate to food, beverages, cosmetics, cleaning products, toiletries, and household goods.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Major South African retailer hits 525 stores across South Africa
Pick n Pay's discount retailer Boxer has 525 stores across South Africa and plans to add even more as its discount model proves a great success. In its inaugural financial results as a separate listed entity, the group reported flat earnings for 53 weeks ended 2 March 2025, despite significant growth in turnover and trading profit. It saw a 13.2% jump in turnover for the period to R42.34bln (FY24: R37.4bln), with trading profit up 9.9% to R2.3bln.
Source: businesstech.co.za
UK: Making a positive impact. Tesco PLC Sustainability Report 2024/25 May 2025
Tesco reported: "Over 5mln portions of free fruit and veg have been given to school pupils as part of our Stronger Starts initiatives in the UK. In the last year, we've made it even more affordable and appealing for customers to choose healthier products as well as offering great value fruit and veg. This year we've increased sales of healthy food to 64% of our total sales volume in the UK and ROI. We've also donated £4mln worth of fruit and veg to over 400 schools across the UK as part of our Stronger Starts programme".
Source: tescoplc.com
DUG Foodtech launches the world's first unsweetened potato-based drink for coffee - DUG Unsweetened Barista
DUG Foodtech is launching DUG Unsweetened Barista - the world's first unsweetened potato-based drink, specially developed for baristas. The latest dietary guidelines from the Swedish Food Agency highlight the importance of reducing sugar intake to prevent obesity and related health issues. DUG Unsweetened Barista contains no added sugar and is ideal for those looking for a healthier option in their coffee, for cooking, in smoothies, or simply as a drink.
Source: ir.dugdrinks.com
Brazil: Grupo Mateus reports 32% net profit growth in Q1
Brazil's third biggest retailer Grupo Mateus reported a net profit of R$318.5mln (€48.9mln) in the first quarter of its financial year, up 32.5% on the same period last year. Net revenue for the quarter was R$8.33bln (€1.3bln), up 12.9% year-over-year. The net margin improved from 3.3% to 3.8%. During the quarter, Grupo Mateus opened four new stores: two cash-and-carry stores in the states of Pernambuco and Bahia, and two supermarkets in the state of Maranhão.
Source: esmmagazine.com
US: Albertsons grows business e-commerce platform
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has expanded its business e-commerce platform to more than 2,000 stores, among them locations operating under the grocer's Albertsons, Safeway, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Star Market, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb and Randalls banners.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Canada: PriceSmart Foods opens first Vancouver store
PriceSmart Foods opened its first store in the City of Vancouver. Located at 288 E Broadway, the new PriceSmart Foods offers traditional Western and Asian grocery products, including fresh local and international produce, specialty meats and seafood, snacks, ingredients and meals to go.
Source: canadiangrocer.com
Brazil: GPA reduces first-quarter loss by 75%
Brazilian retailer Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) reduced its first quarter loss by 74.4% year-on-year to R$169mln (€26mln), while revenue increased 3.9% to R$4.76bln (€734mln). Total gross sales grew 4.6% to R$5.1bln (€786mln), impacted by seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday shift and fewer days in February, while digital sales increased by 16.9% to a total of R$2.3bln (€354mln) compared to the same period last year.
Source: esmmagazine.com
US: Giant Eagle's warehouse and manufacturing sites achieve zero waste
Giant Eagle Inc. has achieved zero-waste status across its nine warehouse and manufacturing sites, the grocer announced. The milestone reflects the successful implementation of environmentally friendly, waste-reducing practices across more than 2.7mln square feet.
Source: supermarketnews.com