Alexandre de Palmas was appointed as Executive Director of Carrefour France, and Elodie Perthuisot was appointed as Executive Director of Carrefour Spain
Alexandre de Palmas, currently Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, has been appointed Executive Director of Carrefour France, a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 4. Elodie Perthuisot has been appointed Executive Director of Carrefour Spain, a member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 4.
Source: carrefour.com
New Zealand: Govt launches 'Grocery Code of Conduct' for supermarkets
The Government has launched a new 'Grocery Code of Conduct' aimed at enforcing fair conditions for supermarket suppliers. The Grocery Commission will act as a watchdog to enforce the new rules. "The big supermarket chains have not been treating local suppliers fairly," Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Duncan Webb said.
Source: 1news.co.nz
UK: Waitrose apologizes after IT glitch cancels thousands of online orders
Waitrose has apologized to its customers after an IT glitch led to thousands of online orders being canceled minutes before they were scheduled to arrive. A Waitrose spokesman told The Telegraph that the glitch had since been resolved. The technical issue meant essentials, including fruit and vegetables, were not delivered as a system update took longer than expected.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
France: Rating agency S&P cuts retailer Casino to 'D' denoting likely default
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) said it had cut its rating on debt-ridden French supermarket retailer Casino down to "D," denoting a likely default, after Casino failed to pay the interest on a bond.
Source: reuters.com
Back to school: Lunchbox fillers for under £2
Perfect size for a lunchbox and to keep energy levels high between lessons or after school clubs, Asda has a 3 for £1.20 offer on packs of fruit, including ASDA Grapes (50p), ASDA Crisp and Juicy Watermelon Slices (50p) and ASDA Crisp and Juicy Apple Slices (50p).
Source: corporate.asda.com
Finland: S Group sees growth in profit in first half
S Group (SOK) has seen an increase in profit in the first half of its financial year to June 2023, following a good performance in its hotels, restaurants, and convenience store businesses. The operating profit of the regional cooperatives and the SOK corporation for the first six months amounted to €149mln, up by €83mln compared to the same period last year.
Source: esmmagazine.com
More than a quarter of Romanians do not eat vegetables every day, according to a Nestlé Romania survey 
More than a quarter of Romanians (27%) do not consume vegetables every day, and 52% consume only one portion per day, while only 21% consume 2-3 portions of vegetables daily at the main meals of the day, according to a Masmi survey commissioned by Nestlé. Only 2 out of 10 Romanians consider that they serve balanced meals most of the time.
Source: business-review.eu
US: Island Pacific Supermarket goes head-to-head with H Mart
Asian specialty retailer Island Pacific Supermarket has plans to open its first location in San Francisco. The Filipino-American grocery chain currently has 19 stores across California and Nevada. According to The Real Deal, the Walnut, California-based company has signed a long-term lease for a 33,900-square-foot store at 2900 Alemany Boulevard in the Outer Mission.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Dollar General looks to drive produce sales as consumers trade down
Dollar General is seizing on consumers' demand for lower-priced groceries by expanding its selection of fruits and vegetables. On a call with analysts discussing the company's second-quarter fiscal 2023 financial results, Dollar General CEO Jeff Owen noted that the retailer is looking to add these products to new locations.
Source: pymnts.com
In the US, 4% identify as vegetarian, 1% as vegan
Gallup's latest Consumption Habits poll finds 4% of Americans saying they are vegetarian and 1% vegan in terms of their eating preferences. These figures are similar to those Gallup has measured previously, including in 2012 and 2018.
Source: news.gallup.com
Costco's sales pace gets more brisk in August
Costco Wholesale kept up its improved sales momentum in August but saw e-commerce sales fall back down. For the four weeks that ended Sunday, net sales rose 5% to $18.42bln from $17.55bln a year earlier, Costco reported.
Source: winsightgrocerybusiness.com
US: How The Fresh Market is helping end hunger
The Fresh Market is marking Hunger Action Month in September with a special fundraising event that will benefit Feeding America. Shoppers will be encouraged to round up to the nearest dollar or make a donation at the register, with 100% of proceeds going toward programs that will support people facing hunger.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Walmart ramps up efforts to grow third-party marketplace with Las Vegas event, new perks
Walmart kicked off its first seller summit for its third-party marketplace. The big-box retailer also announced plans to attract and retain sellers, such as expanding to Chile and offering fulfillment services for big and bulky items. The company lags behind Amazon in the e-commerce space but has posted double-digit online sales growth in the past two quarters.
Source: cnbc.com
Alaska shares the concern about Kroger-Albertsons merger
Concern about the Kroger-Albertsons merger even extends far to the north. Through its representative in Congress, Alaska has become one of the latest states to join the opposition to the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Source: winsightgrocerybusiness.com