Walmart Canada to open supercentre in Alberta First Nations development
Walmart Canada has confirmed its tenancy in the 1,200-acre Taza Park West development in Tsuut'ina Nation, just west of Calgary, led in partnership between Tsuut'ina Nation and Canderel.
Source: canadiangrocer.com
US: VG's Grocery store in Michigan gets a facelift
SpartanNash recently unveiled a new look and feel for its VG's Grocery in Fenton, Michigan. Highlights include: An enhanced produce section with expanded organic options, fresh-cut selections and a "clip-your-own-fresh-herbs" station.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Lidl US offers the lowest-priced Thanksgiving dinner for less than $36
Lidl US reported: "Starting Wednesday, November 5, Lidl US is offering its lowest-priced Thanksgiving meal ever for this number of items: Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey (14lb); 100% Pure Pumpkin by Lidl; 3 lbs. Fresh Yellow Onions; 5 lbs. Fresh Pure Harvest Russet Potatoes; Fresh Pure Harvest Celery; Chicken Broth by Lidl; Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup by Lidl (x2); Cut Green Beans by Lidl (x2); Evaporated Milk by Lidl; 1 lb. Fresh Sweet Potatoes (x3); French's French Fried Onions; Original Whipped Topping by Lidl; Brown Gravy Mix by Lidl (x2); Jellied Cranberry Sauce by Lidl (x2); Mini Marshmallows by Lidl; Pie Crust Dough by Lidl; Hawaiian Sweet Rolls by Lidl; Poultry Seasoning by Lidl; Stuffing Mix for Turkey by Lidl (x2); 1 lb. Fresh Peak Harvest Baby Carrots (x2); Macaroni & Cheese by Lidl (x2)".
Source: mediacenter.lidl.com
US: Walmart could lose $2B if SNAP goes dark
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will run out in a few days, which could strain grocery stores that depend on this spending. The shutdown will halt about $8bln a month in federal food assistance. Walmart captures 24% of all SNAP shopper spending, according to Numerator's 2025 SNAP Evolution report - triple Kroger's share and far ahead of Costco, Amazon and Sam's Club.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Flashfood app launches in L.A. with Gelson's partnership
Flashfood, a mobile app that offers discounted groceries nearing their best-before dates, has launched in Los Angeles in collaboration with Gelson's Markets. The partnership introduces Flashfood's "Produce Box", which includes approximately 10 pounds of mixed fruits and vegetables available for $9 through the app.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Chipotle stock plunges 13% as chain lowers sales forecast, says younger diners are cutting back
Chipotle met Wall Street's quarterly earnings expectations but missed revenue estimates, as traffic dropped again. Chipotle now expects full-year same-store sales to fall by a low-single digit percentage.
Source: cnbc.com
Germany: HelloFresh SE delivers robust efficiency gains and strong YTD cash flow in Q3 2025; Accelerates product investment strategy
HelloFresh SE reported: "HelloFresh SE ("HelloFresh") announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showcasing the company's strategic focus on product improvements and efficiency gains. In the third quarter of 2025, HelloFresh reported results in line with expectations. Consolidated revenue in Q3 2025 saw a (9.3)% year-on-year decline (Q3 2025: €1,658.3mln; Q3 2024: €1,828.4mln) on a constant currency basis, yet remained stable compared to the previous quarter".
Source: hellofreshgroup.com
Alibaba pulls out of plans to expand European airport distribution centre
Alibaba has officially abandoned its plans for a second phase of expansion at Liège Airport, in Belgium. The Chinese e-commerce group will stick with the existing infrastructure. The group's logistics subsidiary, Cainiao, recently reviewed its strategy and informed the airport that it is abandoning the second and third construction phases of its European distribution center at Liège Airport.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Hungary: SPAR invests over €14mln in store modernisation
SPAR Hungary has allocated more than €14mln to upgrade stores nationwide. SPAR toGo concept launched in revamped supermarket in Nyíregyháza: The 1,080m² supermarket now features new refrigeration units, improved fruit, vegetable, and bakery displays, self-service checkouts, and energy-saving LED lighting. Upgraded SPAR supermarket in Kőszeg: The upgrade includes new store equipment, refrigeration units, vegetable racks, bakery furniture, and cash registers.
Source: spar-international.com
Portugal: Jeronimo Martins' quarterly profit jumps 15% on higher sales
Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins posted a near 15% rise in its third-quarter net profit, as sales and core earnings increased despite fierce competition and a complex market environment. The company, whose main market is Poland, where it operates the country's largest food retailer Biedronka, booked a net profit of 214mln euros ($250mln) in the quarter.
Source: reuters.com
France: Casino Group Communication
Casino Group reported: 'Further to the article published by Olivier Dauvers entitled "Casino: Kretinsky réinjecte de l'oxygène" ("Casino: Kretinsky injects new life"), Casino Group categorically denies the information that Daniel Kretinsky has "injected €500mln into the retailer's accounts".'
Source: groupe-casino.fr
UK: Morrisons to turn hundreds of corner shops into branded c-stores
Supermarket chain Morrisons is gearing up to transform hundreds of corner shops throughout England into its own branded convenience stores. The supermarket is set to launch 250 new "Morrisons Daily" convenience stores next year by allowing corner shop owners to turn their shops into Morrisons franchises, The Telegraph reported.
Source: marketing-beat.co.uk
Australia: Coles reports 4% jump in revenues to $11bln for Q1 2026
Supermarket giant Coles has delivered a large jump in revenues to nearly $11bln for the first quarter of the new financial year, beating out arch rival Woolworths on growth. Coles booked a 3.9% lift in total group sales to $10.96bln compared with the prior year and a 4.8% jump in supermarket sales to $9.96bln. "Inflation in fresh produce eased, largely a result of abundant supply across fruit and vegetable categories including avocadoes, tomatoes and capsicum", the company said.
Source: news.com.au
UK: New partnerships
Waitrose & Partners reported: "We're excited to announce new partnerships with Soil Association Exchange and Regenified™ to significantly accelerate our Farming for Nature programme. This is a major step in supporting our British farmers to adopt nature-friendly farming practices that are vital for the long-term resilience of their businesses, securing our food supplies, and combating climate change".
Source: linkedin.com
Cactus opens new hypermarket in Luxembourg
On Wednesday, Cactus opened a new shopping center in Esch-Lallange, Luxembourg, with a 7,000 m² hypermarket as its main attraction, the third largest for the market leader in the Grand Duchy.
Source: retaildetail.eu
