Self-service concepts: smart, scalable & profitable
Greenfood reported: "Concepts where customers compose their own mix in-store are both a convenient solution for consumers and a profitable business strategy. The trend report Greenfood Insights #4 highlights how companies that succeed in creating an individualized shopping experience can increase their revenues by as much as 40%. Self-service concepts are a way to future-proof retail, says David von Laskowski, CEO of Picadeli and Greenfood Group".
Source: greenfood.se
Carrefour leads market share growth in France in latest four weeks: Kantar
Carrefour Group led market share growth in France, gaining 2.1 points and more than 1.1mln new customers in the four weeks to 18 May, according to the latest data from Kantar.
Source: esmmagazine.com
New Co-op produce offer celebrates 'Best of British'
Co-op reported: "Co-op is marking the British tomato season with a brand-new produce offer, celebrating the diversity of the UK's fresh tomato varieties and supporting growers. The convenience retailer has launched a trio of new lines into its premium produce offer in time for the British tomato season, which runs until August. A new "Best in Season" pack (400g £3.50) featuring a diverse mix of tomato varieties selected by growers and celebrates the most flavoursome British seasonal tomatoes with each pack featuring at least two different varieties, which are grown across Essex, Cambridge and Hertfordshire. The new lines join the retailer's premium Irresistible range, which has received a new look and packaging design, which sees a transition away from plastic to recyclable cardboard and a plastic top seal which can be recycled kerbside, saving 77 tonnes of plastic a year".
Source: co-operative.coop
Picnic opens advanced e-commerce distribution centre in Germany
In Oberhausen, Germany, Picnic has opened a fully robotised order fulfillment centre capable of processing up to 33,000 online orders per day. "This new facility is built to do what Picnic does best: make grocery shopping remarkably simple, smart and sustainable", the company says on its LinkedIn page.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Tesco reports increased Q1 sales across Ireland and UK
Tesco has said that "increased customer satisfaction" has helped to contribute to continued market share gains in Ireland and the UK. The retailer has published its first quarter (Q1) trading statement 2025/2026. Tesco said its group sales were £16.4bln in the period, up 4.6% on a like-for-like basis. The retailer said sales in Ireland and the UK totalled £15.38bln in the 13 weeks up to May 24, 2025. This represents a 4.7% like-for-like increase in the same period last year.
Source: agriland.ie
Belgium: Renovated Okay Houthalen-Oost reopens on 13 June as a sustainable local supermarket
On Friday 13 June, Okay Houthalen-Oost, located at Weg naar Zwartberg 64, will reopen after an extensive refurbishment. "In our freshmart, it's easy to choose from our wide range of fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, charcuterie, fish, and ready meals - all fresh daily, just like customers expect from Okay," says store manager Wendy Peeters.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Morrisons launches Father's Day Steakhouse Meal deal for just £12
Morrisons reported: "Meat your heart out! Morrisons has launched the daddy of all meal deals for Father's Week, offering customers two mains and two sides for just £12 with a More Card. Pair the main perfectly with a choice of sides, including branded favourites such as McCain Home Straight Cut Chips and Mash Direct Onion Rings, to Morrisons The Best Extra Crunchy Coleslaw - there's plenty to suit every dad's taste".
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
Singapore: Durians for $1.95 at FairPrice annual fair this June
FairPrice's Annual Durian Fair is back and will be running across two weekends, from June 13 to 15 and June 20 to 22. The first leg of the durian fair takes place at FairPrice 212 Bedok North Street 1, while the second weekend will be at FairPrice KangKar Mall in Hougang. The fair will offer kampung durians (600g to 800g) for $1.95 each at these selected outlets only. The deal is limited to the first 300 customers of the day, with a maximum of two durians per customer, while stocks last.
Source: asiaone.com
Qatar and Algeria to launch nation's first major supermarket chain - Over 100 megastores planned
International Supermarket News reported: "In a landmark move set to transform Algeria's retail landscape, Qatar and Algeria have entered into a strategic partnership to develop the country's first fully integrated supermarket chain, with plans to open over 100 megastores within the next three years. While Carrefour currently operates a single store in the Algerian market, this new initiative will represent the first national-scale retail network, aimed at modernising consumer access, creating jobs, and establishing a reliable supply chain infrastructure".
Source: internationalsupermarketnews.com
Gordon Brothers buys UK's Poundland, to invest up to $108.5mln in revival
Investment firm Gordon Brothers has acquired Pepco Group's struggling Poundland business for a nominal value and will invest up to 80mln pounds ($108.5mln) to help fuel its turnaround, the companies said.
Source: reuters.com
Celebrating 40 years of PAK'nSAVE: built on low prices, backed by community
Foodstuffs North Island reported: "PAK'nSAVE, one of New Zealand's most popular supermarket brands, is celebrating its 40th birthday. Chris Quin, CEO of Foodstuffs North Island, says: "PAK'nSAVE has been helping New Zealanders spend less on groceries for 40 years - and that all started with the courage, creativity and community spirit of Gaylene and Barrie. We're proud to carry on their legacy."
Source: foodstuffs.co.nz
Amazon Business launches in Australia
Amazon Australia has officially launched Amazon Business, a new business-to-business (B2B) store designed to make procurement easier, faster and more cost-effective for Australian organisations of all sizes.
Source: supermarketnews.co.nz
US: 45,000 Southern California grocery workers authorize strike against Albertsons, Kroger
The union representing more than 45,000 grocery store workers from Santa Barbara to San Diego voted Wednesday, June 11 to authorize a strike against supermarket chains Albertsons and Kroger. No date has been set for a strike.
Source: ocregister.com
US: Feedback Group study finds supermarket shoppers stressed by rising prices, inflation, and tariffs
The Feedback Group released findings from its latest national research study: "Supermarket Shoppers: Rising Prices, Inflation, and Tariffs". Shoppers expect a broad range of categories will be affected by tariff-related price hikes, most notably international and imported foods (88%), followed by fruits and vegetables (79%), household items (67%), packaged or processed foods (65%), and meat and poultry (63%).
Source: globenewswire.com
US: GrubMarket named to CNBC Disruptor 50 list for third consecutive year
GrubMarket reported: "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 has been named to the 2025 CNBC Disruptor 50 list, a highly-regarded honor awarded to the top private companies whose innovations are revolutionizing their industries and inspiring positive change globally. This marks GrubMarket's third consecutive appearance on the list, alongside other world's most ambitious and impactful private companies".
Source: prnewswire.com