Amazon plans new DC in Irvine, California
Amazon looks to make even further strides into the realms of fresh groceries and a secured stature in e-commerce. The company is adding to its distribution capabilities with a new warehouse and distribution center in Irvine, CA. “Tenant improvements are interior changes to the building only, to accommodate Amazon’s specific needs,” stated City Spokesman, Craig Reem, in an email to The OC Register. (andnowuknow.com)Demand for fresh produce ‘continues to soar’ – Nisa -
Nisa Retail said sales of its fresh produce range have increased 21.9%, while sales of its Nisa Heritage own label range were up close to 9% year on year. The symbol group recently won the Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year award at the 2016 Retail Industry Awards and said its Heritage range was enjoying unprecedented growth. Stewart Smith, trading director at Nisa Retail Limited, said: “Shoppers are increasingly using convenience stores for fresh produce so demand for high quality fresh fruit and vegetables has continued to soar. “With fresh fruits and salads readily available, there’s no need to have to brave the queues at the chain superstores and they can shop local. (talkingretail.com)
Nisa Retail said sales of its fresh produce range have increased 21.9%, while sales of its Nisa Heritage own label range were up close to 9% year on year. The symbol group recently won the Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year award at the 2016 Retail Industry Awards and said its Heritage range was enjoying unprecedented growth. Stewart Smith, trading director at Nisa Retail Limited, said: “Shoppers are increasingly using convenience stores for fresh produce so demand for high quality fresh fruit and vegetables has continued to soar. “With fresh fruits and salads readily available, there’s no need to have to brave the queues at the chain superstores and they can shop local. (talkingretail.com)Call to boycott berries sold by Lidl
Mexican fruit workers have asked Scots consumers to boycott berries sold in the Lidl supermarket chain amid allegations of slave labour, unsafe working conditions and harassment. Lidl sells berries sourced by a US multinational called Driscoll’s which is the largest berry distributor in the world. (heraldscotland.com)
Mexican fruit workers have asked Scots consumers to boycott berries sold in the Lidl supermarket chain amid allegations of slave labour, unsafe working conditions and harassment. Lidl sells berries sourced by a US multinational called Driscoll’s which is the largest berry distributor in the world. (heraldscotland.com) Analyst: 'Aldi and Lidl in US to double sales growth'
Up until now, the German chain and competitors like Lidl and dollar stores have mostly attracted cash-strapped customers. Now they’re moving into wealthier areas as Americans of all stripes get more budget-conscious and their traditional low-to-middle-income niche gets crowded with competitors. Aldi is going even further in appealing to upscale tastes by stocking some fancier goods, such as organic foods. Bernstein Research analyst Alexia Howard expects discounters to more than double their average annual sales growth to 15% between 2015 and 2020, from 6% over the prior five years. Please, clickhere to read more at wsj.com. Asda in £100m equal pay battle
An employment judge ruled on Friday that over 7,000, mostly female Asda store workers, can compare themselves to higher-paid mostly male colleagues who work in distribution centres, allowing their equal pay claim to proceed through legal channels. Asda said it maintained its position that the jobs were not comparable, and that it was considering appealing against the ruling. (Reuters)
UK: Sainsbury's unveils tomato that doesn't make sandwich soggy
A tomato that doesn't turn sandwiches soggy is the secret weapon Sainsbury's has unveiled in its lunchtime meal deal wars. The supermarket has invested £8m into 200 new or revamped lunchtime snacks, including the leak-free Vine Ripened Intense Tomato which holds it shape better than the rest. (rimsbytelegraph.co.uk)
E-grocers are changing the way Indians buy produce
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Barclays: Jerónimo Martins likely to post a strong quarter ín Poland
Ahead of the publication of its third quarter results next Friday 21 October, Barclays European Food Retail Equity Research has said that it anticipates Jerónimo Martins’ Polish operation, Biedronka, to have posted a strong period. Barclays suggests that like-for-like sales at the Polish operation will rise by around 7.8%, with EBITDA up by 20 basis points to 7.4%. This is likely to be driven by a higher pricing structure at the retailer’s operations. The Polish government’s decision to postpone a retail tax will also likely have benefited the retailer. (esmmagazine.com)
Auchan intends to invest in Russia 30 bln roubles in 2017
Auchan Retail Russia, owned by French Auchan Holding, plans to increase its investment in Russia up to 30 bln roubles (US$480 mn) in 2017, says the company’s statement, citing Chairman of Auchan Holding’s Board of Directors, Wilhelm Hubner. For the period of 2016, the retailer’s investments on the Russian market will total 23bn roubles. By the end of the year, the company is going to open 30 more stores in Russia. (russianconstruction.com)
Supermarkets sign up to childhood obesity pledge plan
New Zealand supermarkets have joined the fight against childhood obesity, signing up to a range of measures to support government backed initiatives. Foodstuffs and Progressive Enterprises, the owners of New Zealand's three main supermarket chains, along with Moore Wilson's and Bin Inn have signed up to support product reformulation, education campaigns, the provision of healthy choices and the use of the governments Health Star Ratings on private labels. The groups have also pledged to ensure "advertising of food to children is of a high ethical standard". (stuff.co.nz)
Spain: Mercadona enters new region
Spanish retailer Mercadona is to open a new supermarket in Ribadeo, Galicia, which is considered an important entrance point to the region and attracts shoppers from nearby areas such as A Mariña and the west of Asturias. (esmmagazine.com)
Analysts debate Save-A-Lot's 'dream scenario'
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An employment judge ruled on Friday that over 7,000, mostly female Asda store workers, can compare themselves to higher-paid mostly male colleagues who work in distribution centres, allowing their equal pay claim to proceed through legal channels. Asda said it maintained its position that the jobs were not comparable, and that it was considering appealing against the ruling. (Reuters)UK: Sainsbury's unveils tomato that doesn't make sandwich soggy
A tomato that doesn't turn sandwiches soggy is the secret weapon Sainsbury's has unveiled in its lunchtime meal deal wars. The supermarket has invested £8m into 200 new or revamped lunchtime snacks, including the leak-free Vine Ripened Intense Tomato which holds it shape better than the rest. (rimsbytelegraph.co.uk)E-grocers are changing the way Indians buy producePlease, click here to read the article.
Barclays: Jerónimo Martins likely to post a strong quarter ín Poland
Ahead of the publication of its third quarter results next Friday 21 October, Barclays European Food Retail Equity Research has said that it anticipates Jerónimo Martins’ Polish operation, Biedronka, to have posted a strong period. Barclays suggests that like-for-like sales at the Polish operation will rise by around 7.8%, with EBITDA up by 20 basis points to 7.4%. This is likely to be driven by a higher pricing structure at the retailer’s operations. The Polish government’s decision to postpone a retail tax will also likely have benefited the retailer. (esmmagazine.com) Auchan intends to invest in Russia 30 bln roubles in 2017
Auchan Retail Russia, owned by French Auchan Holding, plans to increase its investment in Russia up to 30 bln roubles (US$480 mn) in 2017, says the company’s statement, citing Chairman of Auchan Holding’s Board of Directors, Wilhelm Hubner. For the period of 2016, the retailer’s investments on the Russian market will total 23bn roubles. By the end of the year, the company is going to open 30 more stores in Russia. (russianconstruction.com) Supermarkets sign up to childhood obesity pledge plan
New Zealand supermarkets have joined the fight against childhood obesity, signing up to a range of measures to support government backed initiatives. Foodstuffs and Progressive Enterprises, the owners of New Zealand's three main supermarket chains, along with Moore Wilson's and Bin Inn have signed up to support product reformulation, education campaigns, the provision of healthy choices and the use of the governments Health Star Ratings on private labels. The groups have also pledged to ensure "advertising of food to children is of a high ethical standard". (stuff.co.nz)Spain: Mercadona enters new region
Spanish retailer Mercadona is to open a new supermarket in Ribadeo, Galicia, which is considered an important entrance point to the region and attracts shoppers from nearby areas such as A Mariña and the west of Asturias. (esmmagazine.com)Analysts debate Save-A-Lot's 'dream scenario'Please, click here to read the article
