US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows
Online sales in the U.S. on the Thanksgiving holiday are expected to rise 6% compared with last year to reach $8.6bln, data from Salesforce showed, suggesting shoppers were lapping up steep discounts from retailers to splurge amid tariff-induced macroeconomic uncertainty.
Source: reuters.com
US: New Stop & Shop survey settles great Thanksgiving debate: Americans prefer canned cranberry sauce over homemade
Stop & Shop reported: Canned vs. homemade cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving? A new survey by Stop & Shop dishes on this lively and sometimes heated debate - revealing that 55% of Americans prefer canned cranberry sauce (with the ridges) on their Thanksgiving table, compared to 31% who prefer homemade.
Source: globenewswire.com
Canada: A new Walmart Supercentre is coming to Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton, Ontario
Walmart Canada reported: "To better serve its customers in the growing city of Hamilton, a new Walmart Supercentre is expected to open in early 2027 at Lime Ridge Mall. This new store will help make it even more convenient for Hamiltonians to shop with Walmart. The approximately 140,000 square-foot Lime Ridge Walmart Supercentre will feature: A full grocery department with fresh produce, bakery, and deli".
Source: walmartcanada.ca
New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas
Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" season, transforming Greenlane into a must-visit destination for shoppers, families and anyone who can't resist a good festive photo moment.
Source: supermarketnews.co.nz
The Lidl effect: Discounter reveals £14.5bln boost to British economy as it celebrates 1,000th store milestone
Lidl GB reported: "Lidl GB has published its first ever socioeconomic impact report revealing that the discounter delivered £14.5bln in Gross Value Added to the British economy in FY24. The inaugural report comes as Lidl marks the opening of its 1,000th store in GB at East Grinstead, not only celebrating another new Lidl, but the socioeconomic impact it will make".
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk
Daily Group leads Georgian supermarket market - TBC Capital
TBC Capital has released its nine-month review of Georgia's FMCG market for 2025, forecasting 9.8% annual growth and total turnover reaching GEL 24.2bln. In 2026, however, growth in the sector is expected to slow to 5.9%. In the ranking of supermarket chains, Daily Group holds the largest share with 33% of the modern retail segment, followed by "Ori Nabiji" with 20.5%, and "Nikora" in third place with 18.7%.
Source: bm.ge
State-owned group could buy Carrefour's Polish stores, media reports
Poland's agriculture ministry has recommended a state-owned entity should purchase the Polish branch of French grocery giant Carrefour, Business Insider Poland reported. The outlet reported that the Polish Ministry of Agriculture submitted an official recommendation on November 23 for the National Food Industry Group (KGS), a state-owned food producer, to take over the roughly 800 Carrefour stores in Poland.
Source: tvpworld.com
Poland: Eurocash Group reports stable Q3 despite market headwinds
Eurocash Group's revenue for the third quarter reached PLN 7.94bln (€1.83bln), a 4.3% year-on-year decline primarily attributed to reduced sales in the wholesale cash-and-carry and retail (Delikatesy Centrum) segments. However, improved gross margins and stringent cost discipline helped Eurocash achieve an EBIT of PLN 86mln (€19.8mln) during the reporting period.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: M&S reveals relocation plans for future Dorking Food store
M&S reported: "M&S is planning to relocate from its existing St Martin's Walk store and open a brand-new 15,000 sq ft fresh market-style food store on Vincent Lane in Dorking, as part of a wider multi-million-pound investment in Surrey. Inside the new showstopping food store, customers would find M&S' latest in-store features including bakery & coffee counter, fresh market specials from M&S Select Farms and dedicated Flower and Wine Shops".
In other news: M&S Douglas unwraps expanded Foodhall.
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com
Tout's and Co-op Wholesale: powering forecourt convenience growth
Co-op Wholesale reported: "Multi award‑winning forecourt operator Tout's Group has long forged a partnership with Co‑op Wholesale and together they've shaped a premium, food‑first model powered by the wholesalers' trusted quality, breadth of range and convenience expertise. Building on a five-year partnership, the businesses have renewed their long-term agreement in what is testament to the strength of this relationship, and at a pivotal moment as Tout's prepare to open more convenience-led forecourt sites".
Source: coopwholesale.co.uk
UK: Lidl confirms 8p sale coming later this year for six days onlyCustomers can stock up on all the Christmas Day vegetable essentials for a fraction of the usual cost - helping budgets stretch further during this costly time of year. The offer becomes available to all shoppers from Friday, December 19, and lasts until the stores close on December 24. Lidl's full list of festive vegetables being reduced in price to 8p: British Brussels Sprouts (500g bag); British Carrots (1kg bag); British White Potatoes (2kg bag); British Swede (individual); British Parsnips (500g bag); Deluxe Echalion Shallots (300g pack).
Source: essexlive.news
ICG Real Estate acquires Lidl grocery store portfolio
ICG Real Estate (ICGRE) has expanded its European footprint with the acquisition of a 24-store portfolio from German grocery retailer Lidl. The deal, valued at €203.5 million, sees the property arm of global alternative asset manager ICG secure a collection of retail assets across the UK, Ireland and Spain.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Deliveroo becomes first delivery platform to roll out Sainsbury's Nectar loyalty programme
Deliveroo reported: "Deliveroo has become the first delivery platform to roll out Nectar, one of the largest loyalty card programs in the UK. The products most popular with Sainsbury's customers ordering through Deliveroo include: Sainsbury's Strawberries 400g, Sainsbury's British Semi Skimmed Milk 2.27L (4 pint), Sainsbury's Fairtrade Bananas x5, demonstrating that customers value the speed and ease of getting essential fresh grocery items delivered on-demand".
Source: deliveroo.co.uk
Germany: Edeka introduces AI robot kitchen
Following its competitor Rewe, German supermarket chain Edeka is now also experimenting with an AI-powered robot that can cook. The retailer has opened a fully automated cooking station that can prepare hot meals without human intervention. Edeka wants to test whether it can offer its customers fresh meals without having to deploy too many staff. Cooking, serving, and even cleaning up afterwards can all be done autonomously.
Source: retaildetail.eu
