Holland: Albert Heijn and franchisees bury the hatchet after a decade
After more than a decade of legal conflict, Albert Heijn and the Dutch Albert Heijn Franchise Association (VAHFR) have reached an agreement. The goal: to structurally improve the relationships between the headquarters and the more than 130 franchisees.
Source: retaildetail.eu
E.Leclerc leads French grocery market; Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, Coopérative U most dynamic: Kantar
E.Leclerc has once again emerged as France's top retailer with a market share of 24.6%, gaining 0.2 points in the latest four weeks to 15 June, according to the latest data from Kantar. Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, and Coopérative U were the most dynamic in the so-called P6 2025 period, according to Kantar.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Lidl expands supply chain strategy by tapping into Vietnam and Malaysia markets
In a strategic move to bolster its supply chains amidst global uncertainties, Lidl, one of Europe's largest supermarket chains, is setting its sights on sourcing more products from Vietnam and Malaysia. This shift marks a significant step in the company's ongoing efforts to diversify its supply chain and mitigate risks associated with reliance on traditional markets.
Source: retailnews.asia
Blood oranges, beets and brussels sprouts: Australia's best-value fruit and veg for July
"When we think winter in Australia, we always think citrus. It is the best time right now", says Julio Azzarello, director of sales at Gourmand Providore in Sydney. "You've got your standard lemons and limes, but you've also got Cara Cara oranges and grapefruit". Mandarins - including Daisy and imperial varieties - are still in their prime, selling for $3.50 a kilo, and tangelos are in full swing, at about $4.50 a kilo. But the citrus we've been waiting for is blood oranges, which are due in the next week.
Source: theguardian.com
REWE Pay goes live offering users a one stop shop for collecting points, redeeming coupons and paying
REWE Group reports that users of its app can now, in addition to redeeming coupons and discounts at the checkout, also pay for their purchases. In a LinkedIn post, Jörg Hirt, Chief Innovation Manager at REWE Digital, said: "This week, something went live that is more than a new feature in the app: REWE Pay. A dedicated payment system, integrated directly into the app - a single scan is all it takes to collect points, redeem coupons and pay directly. It couldn't be easier".
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
June in Estonian stores: Meat, cabbage and cucumber prices grow
Price data from the Estonian Institute of Economic Research for June shows that several meat products have become more expensive over the past year. The price of head cabbage rose the most, climbing 51% from €0.59 to an average of €0.89 per kilogram. Local long cucumbers cost €4.31 per kilogram, up 10% from a year ago. Short local cucumbers rose 16% to €8.56 per kilogram. Imported cucumbers, on the other hand, became cheaper: long cucumbers dropped 13% to €2.71 per kilogram and short cucumbers fell 16% to €3.64. Tomatoes were also less expensive last month than in June of the previous year, when they cost €4.24. They now sell for €4.08 - a 4% decrease. Carrots became more affordable too: loose carrots dropped 16% to €0.77 per kilogram and packaged carrots fell 9% to €2.38. The price of onions remained nearly unchanged year over year, while imported apples were 3% more expensive.
Source: news.err.ee
Northern Ireland: Henderson Group reports almost £1.4bln turnover for 2024
Wholesaler Henderson Group, which holds the Spar franchise in Northern Ireland, has posted a turnover of £1.389bln for 2024, an increase of 3.8% on 2023. Profit before tax for 2024 was £63mln, some £6mln lower than in 2023, which Henderson said was largely due its "strategic investment in wholesale and retail pricing" as well as continued investment in staff remuneration.
Source: talkingretail.com
UK: Tesco preps Attabotics tie up to install micro-fulfillment systems for online grocery orders
Tesco has entered into an agreement with Attabotics that will see the UK grocery giant tapping the firm's micro-fulfillment systems to fulfill online grocery orders. According to a report by Brittain Ladd, a supply chain consultant and former Amazon executive, citing multiple unnamed sources, it has evaluated numerous micro-fulfillment solutions on the market including AutoStore and Fabric.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
UK: Strawberries and cream sees price increase at Wimbledon for first time in 15 years
The price of strawberries and cream at Wimbledon has increased by 20p from £2.50 to £2.70, which marks an 8% rise in the overall price of the popular snack, according to a report by The Telegraph. A spokesperson for the All England Club told The Telegraph: "We have taken the decision to slightly increase the price of strawberries this year from £2.50 to £2.70. We feel that this modest increase still ensures that our world-famous strawberries are available at a very reasonable price".
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
Amazon's step-by-step approach to reducing waste across its operations
Amazon reported: "We're piloting Oscar Sort, an AI-powered Sorting Assistant that gamifies recycling and helps users correctly sort their waste, at select Amazon Fresh stores. Since launching in 2023, Oscar has boosted recycling accuracy by 9% and composting accuracy by 8%".
Source: press.aboutamazon.com
Lidl US opening a fresh new store in Bethesda, MarylandLidl US reported: "We're opening a new Lidl US location at 7625 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814 on Wednesday, July 30. Break out your best fruit and veggie salad recipes; we dare you to find sweeter berries or juicier tomatoes!".
Source: mediacenter.lidl.com
US: Dash's Market workers seek to unionize
Employees of Dash's Market, a four-store retailer in Buffalo, New York, are seeking to join Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, according to local reports. "We're just a small, family-run operation that takes good care of their people. We don't feel, and most of our associates don't feel, that they need a bargaining unit or a union", Joe Dash, owner of Dash's Market, told The Buffalo News.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Pepper launches the first open and extensible Endless Aisle platform in the foodservice industry
Pepper, the AI-powered go-to-market platform for independent food distributors, announced the Pepper Endless Aisle program, the first open dropshipping platform that gives independent distributors the ability to expand their item assortment without having to dedicate warehouse space.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Massive Asian supermarket 99 Ranch is making its NYC debut
99 Ranch is opening its first New York City proper location in Queens, along with its food hall Eat Up. Both are opening in Flushing at 37-11 Main Street, between 37th and 38th avenues, as reported by the Real Deal. There is no scheduled opening date as of yet. 99 Ranch's Flushing market will have 22,000 square feet of space for its wide array of pan-Asian foods, snacks, products, produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, condiments, and much more.
Source: ny.eater.com
US: New York sued by National Retail Federation over surveillance pricing law
New York state was sued by the National Retail Federation over a new law requiring retailers to tell customers when their personal data are being used to set prices, known as surveillance pricing.
Source: reuters.com