Amazon to close grocery fulfillment center in San Francisco
Amazon is planning to cease operations for its 38,500-square-foot grocery fulfillment center in San Francisco's Dogpatch area on June 27, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Dollar General adds fresh produce to South Bend store
Dollar General says its recently remodeled store at 2206 Prairie Avenue in South Bend will now offer produce. The set includes fresh fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, apples, strawberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, limes, salad mixes, and more.
Source: wndu.com
US: Grocery Outlet continues expansion into Ohio
Following the opening of its first store in the Buckeye State late last year, extreme-value retailer Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is continuing to grow its footprint in Ohio. The grocer will open two new stores in Northeast Ohio early next year, one in the city of Brooklyn at Ridge Park Square and another in Parma, according to local reports.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Why tropical fruits aren't selling
Eric Weinert (president of the Hilo-based Hawaii Papaya Industry Association and the owner of Hawaii Papaya Direct, a delivery service that ships fresh Hawaii papaya directly to homes within two days) reported: "Except for well-known tropical fruits such as bananas and oranges, a majority of tropical fruits are not put in the best position to be sold. In my 30 years of experience working with tropical fruits such as papaya, I have spoken with countless grocers who say that they don't want to buy more papaya or other tropical fruits because they don't sell well, when in reality they would sell well if they were marketed better once they hit the shelf".
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Canada: Hasty Market unveils fresh retail concept
Hasty Market Corp., which has 130 Hasty stores across Ontario, has launched a new "neighbourhood" store, with ambitions of expanding the new retail concept across the province. Located in Hamilton, Ontario - where the very first Hasty opened in 1991 - the new store is named The Market on James and is on the ground floor of a residential building at 165 James St. South.
Source: canadiangrocer.com
US: Dollar store entry affects rural grocery stores more than urban
Independent grocery stores, or grocers whose owners operate fewer than four stores, have been a large part of the rural U.S. food retail landscape. In 2015, they represented about half of the food retailers in 44% of U.S. counties. Leading up to 2015, however, dollar stores were becoming increasingly visible in rural counties, experiencing the second-largest growth behind supercenters among food retailers from 1990 to 2015, according to research by USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS).
Source: ers.usda.gov
Aldi urges suppliers to cut costs and go green amid U.S. expansion
The U.S. arm of German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi urged its suppliers to drive down costs, increase production of items like cheese, bring operations closer to stores, and focus on sustainability to sharpen the chain's competitive edge against rivals.
Source: reuters.com
Amazon launches Amazon.co.za in South AfricaAmazon announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, providing customers in South Africa with a new online shopping experience. "We are excited to launch Amazon.co.za, along with thousands of independent sellers in South Africa. We provide customers with great value, broad selection - including international and local products - and a convenient delivery experience", said Robert Koen, managing director of Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon.
Source: aboutamazon.com
Penny Italia achieves €1.6bln in turnover in 2023
Discounter Penny Italia closed 2023 with a turnover of €1.62bln, growing its network to 449 stores across 18 Italian regions. This growth was fuelled by a €70mln investment in 34 new stores, 78 store modernisations, and the opening of a new logistics platform in Buti, Tuscany. This platform lays the groundwork for a future fresh hub in Buccinasco.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Billa Bulgaria sees 15% sales growth in 2023
Billa Bulgaria reported a 15% jump in turnover during 2023, reporting sales of BGN1.43bln (€731.1mln), making the business the third biggest segment within Germany's REWE Group. On a same-store basis, sales grew by 11% to BGN1.351bln (€690.2mln), while customer numbers rose by 5.4%.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Australia: Coles unveils recyclable paper bag for mandarins
Coles has launched a range of mandarins in a 100% recyclable paper bag. According to the retailer, the new-look packaging solution for Coles Unique Selection mandarins will avoid the use of 11,700kg of plastic in one year and can be recycled kerbside.
Source: retailworldmagazine.com.au
Ninjacart invests in Philippine-based Mayani
Agritech startup Ninjacart has invested in Philippine-based B2B agritech innovator Mayani in a deal to deploy capital alongside supply chain technology and its advisery services to fuel Mayani's growth, according to a statement. It said that Ninjacart will also support Mayani's expansion efforts and jointly establish an integrated Asian agri-food supply chain that would catalyse more digital innovations geared to address Asia's complex food basket.
Source: thefoundermedia.com
Over half of Brits can't name this common vegetable - see if you can
Recent data has shown just how many Brits lack common knowledge when it comes to knowing the names of various fruits and vegetables. New research from recipe box provider Green Chef looked into how much Brits know about healthy eating. The data revealed that over half (52%) of Brits did not recognise a swede. A further third (33%) of respondents incorrectly identifying a swede as a turnip.
Source: walesonline.co.uk
Dirt cheap potatoes: How the latest discount grocer is undercutting the big shops
The first South Island edition of the Reduced to Clear outlet store opened in Christchurch's South City mall on Sunday. Big savings came in the form of potatoes - $9.99 for 10kg (which would cost $17.99 or $19.99 alternatively at Woolworths or Foodstuffs supermarkets).
Source: thepress.co.nz