India: 44% feel e-shopping better for quality vegetables, 56% vote for offline
Nearly 44% of respondents feel that quality of fresh fruits and vegetables is better on online shopping platforms while 56% think offline is superior, according to a survey. Agritech startup Otipy, which sells fresh fruits and vegetables along with groceries in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, has conducted an online survey of more than 3,000 people during May to find out the changing shopping behaviours of consumers, the company said in a statement.
Source: business-standard.com
UK: Sainsbury’s Nectar Prices now available on fresh fruit and vegetables
Following the launch of Nectar Prices earlier this year, Sainsbury’s is now expanding its loyalty initiative by introducing offers on fresh produce for the first time. Nectar’s 18mln users can now access a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables at a lower price, helping to make big savings when shopping in Sainsbury’s supermarkets or online.
Source: about.sainsburys.co.uk
UK: Poundland brings wider food ranges to more stores
Poundland is accelerating the rollout of its grocery offering, including chilled and frozen foods, fresh fruit and veg, as well as beers, wines and spirits to more stores. Poundland is also adding fresh fruit and vegetables to more stores, with bananas, apples, carrots and soft fruit already available in over 400 stores and set to join another 50 stores in July.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
M&S unveils new Irish Farm to Foodhall campaign presented by chef and brand ambassador Mark Moriarty
M&S launched its inaugural ‘Farm to Foodhall’ campaign, fronted by M&S Chef Ambassador Mark Moriarty. This exciting new multimedia campaign will showcase Mark Moriarty meeting with the M&S Select Irish Farmers behind the retailer’s top quality, 100% traceable Irish beef and fresh Irish berries.
Source: retailnews.ie
Colruyt Group extends offer of Belgian Charentais melons
Colruyt Group is entering into an innovative cooperation with Belgian grower Tomeco to offer a limited volume of Belgian Charentais melons earlier in the season, which means the supply of these very tasty melons is extended for customers.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
SPAR Hungary rolls out Munch food-saving app in SPAR stores nationwide
After a successful six-month pilot, SPAR Hungary rolled out the Munch app across all SPAR and INTERSPAR stores nationwide. This digital solution offers cheaper, faster and more convenient access to food products before they go to waste. At participating stores, a variety of products, ranging from fruit and vegetables, to meat and dairy products, can be included in the SPAR Munch packages, but all are nearing the end of its shelf-life.
Source: spar-international.com
El Corte Inglés reports 'highest ever' profit in Portugal
Spanish retailer El Corte Inglés closed 2022 with a turnover of €584mln from its Portuguese operations, representing an increase of 20.2% year-on-year. The group outperformed the market in the period, thereby increasing its market share, according to daily Jornal de Negocios.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Waitrose boosts marketing campaign with new 3D billboard in London
A striking new 3D billboard - standing at nearly 20ft tall - has popped-up in London’s Westfield White City as part of Waitrose’s integrated marketing campaign, which shines a spotlight on the supermarket’s new price cuts across hundreds of products: Essential British Spinach 260g Old Price £1.75 New Price £1.60 8% Reduction. Waitrose Watermelon chunks 450g Old Price £5.00 New Price £3.95 21% Reduction.
Source: johnlewispartnership.media
Belgian court confirms Mestdagh takeover by Intermarché
Carrefour disagreed with the Belgian competition authority’s decision to greenlight that takeover, last November, without attaching conditions such as the compulsory sale of some branches. Carrefour argued that Intermarché would hold too strong a position in some regions after the takeover. The retailer therefore asked for eighteen shops to be sold again, but the court did not go along with that. In December, a lower court had already dismissed Carrefour’s request, and the Brussels Court now confirms that earlier refusal, Belgian newspaper De Tijd reports.
Source: retaildetail.eu
UK: Retford strawberry farmers star in new M&S advert alongside TV chef Tom KerridgeStephen Tasker, M&S Select Farmer, said: “We’re delighted to take part in the latest M&S TV campaign to highlight the magic behind what goes into growing our Red Diamond Strawberries. We are passionate about ensuring they’re the best possible for customers, and hope the campaign shines a light on the uncompromised quality of our produce”.
Source: worksopguardian.co.uk
UK supermarket Morrisons sales up 1% as price campaign shows promise
British supermarket group Morrisons retained its financial guidance for the year as it reported a 1% increase in quarterly underlying sales, in a sign that its plan to become more price competitive was gaining traction. Morrisons said total sales, excluding fuel, rose 3.1% to 3.7bln pounds ($4.7bln) over the 13 weeks to April 30. The 1% rise in underlying sales masks a drop in volumes when accounting for inflation.
Source: reuters.com
JD.com creates groceries arm as rival Alibaba weighs spinoffs
JD.com Inc. aims to create an independent unit by merging its 7Fresh supermarket chain with other online services, establishing a retailer of fresh food and groceries that serves millions nationwide.
Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
France: Retailer Casino tells creditors it needs equity contribution of at least 900mln euros
Cash-strapped French supermarket retailer Casino said it aims to conclude a debt restructuring agreement with its creditors by the end of next month, telling creditors it needed an equity contribution of "at least 900mln euros" ($981.63mln).
Source: reuters.com
Casino completes the sale of its residual stake in Brazil's AssaiFrench supermarket chain Casino said it had completed the sale of its residual stake in Assai, representing 11.7% of the Brazilian retailer's share capital. Casino, plagued for years by hefty debt and loss of market share in its domestic market, said net proceeds after costs and taxes were estimated at 326mln euros ($354.85mln).
Source: reuters.com
US: Kroger to donate 10bln meals by 2030 to feed neighbors struggling with hunger
As part of its bold Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. announced that, upon completion of the merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10bln meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger.
Source: prnewswire.com
Canada: Empire reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 results
Empire Company Limited ("Empire" or the "Company") announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended May 6, 2023. For the quarter, the Company recorded net earnings of $182.9mln ($0.72 per share) compared to $178.5mln ($0.68 per share) last year.
Source: newswire.ca
US: Target extends last mile delivery in Atlanta
Target’s latest supply chain and ecommerce facility, called “Target Last Mile Delivery” (TLMD), is rolling out an extension to reach even more shoppers in Atlanta. The last-mile delivery fulfillment extension facility opened in Smyrna, Georgia, and expands next-day delivery reach to 500,000 more online customers.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: H-E-B opens eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano
As H-E-B continues expanding in North Texas, the grocery store giant has opened an eCommerce fulfillment center in Plano. Situated next door to the H-E-B in Plano, the 5,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center will support curbside and home delivery orders for Frisco, Plano, McKinney and Allen stores.
Source: cbsnews.com