Tesco buys Isle of Man's Shoprite stores; supplier vows to keep local produce focus
Tesco's recently announced acquisition of the Isle of Man's nine Shoprite stores sparked concerns over whether its strong support for local produce and businesses would diminish.
Source: talkingretail.com
Supie failure: Nats say third supermarket competitor needed
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis wants a third supermarket competitor to break up the current duopoly following the collapse of online grocer Supie. Consumer NZ said the failure of the online supermarket was a stark example of the difficulties of establishing any competitive foothold in an industry dominated by two major supermarket chains.
Source: 1news.co.nz
Belgium: Okay opens brand-new, sustainable local supermarket in Zonnebeke
On Friday, November 3, Okay will open its 146th store in Zonnebeke. "Our extensive range of daily fresh fruit and vegetables is shown to its full advantage," store manager Toon says.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Shoppers in Spain are filling their baskets with cheaper and less fresh produce as inflation bites
The cost of inflation is pushing more people in Spain towards buying cheaper private-label products instead of better-quality and more expensive fresh produce. According to a recent study by Aegon, 45% of Spaniards say they have stopped eating certain foods due to price rises. Fish (52.5%) is in first place, followed by meat (34.9%) and fruit (18.1%).
Source: surinenglish.com
UK: Sainsbury's rolls out crownless pineapples to reduce waste
Sainsbury's is introducing crownless pineapples in a bid to reduce waste by 700 tonnes annually. Sainsbury's is the only 'big 4' grocer to offer crownless pineapples, which are the same as traditional pineapples but with the green leaves removed. These will be available from November 1, both online and in-store, and will be ready to eat upon purchase, with no need for customers to ripen the fruit at home.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
Mega Mart Ventures achieves top spot as India's largest FMCG supermarket franchise
In a very short span of time, Mega Mart Ventures has emerged as the largest FMCG supply chain supermarket and grocery store franchise in India.
Source: livemint.com
British at a click? More than 27,000 people back buy British online option
More than 27,000 members of the public have added their names to the call for supermarkets to back the nation's farmers by adding 'buy British' tabs to their websites.
Source: nfuonline.com
UK: New supermarket offering Turkish and Albanian goods opens in Rushden's High Street
A new supermarket has opened its doors in Rushden's High Street, offering Turkish and Albanian goods. Joe Litt of Rushden Food Centre said the size of the store was important as the range of services, including a meat counter, fresh fruit and vegetables section, and an in-house bakery, had to all fit under one roof, hoping to provide a service that 'caters for all.'
Source: northantstelegraph.co.uk
Debt-ridden retailer Casino Q3 sales down 5.3% as France weighs
Debt-burdened retailer Casino said group sales fell 5.3% in the third quarter, as weakness in its core French market outpaced robust growth in Brazil. Consolidated group net sales fell 5.3% on a same-store basis in the third quarter to 4.562bln euros ($4.83bln), the retailer said in a statement.
Source: reuters.com
US: Target's e-commerce support slashes jobs
Shipt, Target's e-commerce arm, will cut more than 3% of its workforce, reports Alabama TV affiliate WBRC. The company will also not offer any new positions, and those that were listed are now closed. Shipt did not go into details about the exact number that will be losing their jobs.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: More than a dozen local crop growers partner to create online market, fresh food boxes
Growing Together Texas, along with 14 local crop growers and producers, have partnered to create an online farmer's market and weekly subscription box for Lubbock locals. "LBK Grown is an online marketplace of locally grown and produced food," according to a statement from LBK Grown. "We make it possible for farmers to work together to meet the growing demand for local, sustainable food in the Lubbock, Texas area." Customers can select from various fresh fruit, vegetable, microgreen, meat, and flower products online.
Source: eu.lubbockonline.com
US: Pan-Asia Supermarket plans to open in West Allis, its first location in Wisconsin
The first Pan-Asia Supermarket is coming to Wisconsin. It will be located in West Allis at 6900 W. Greenfield Ave. The supermarket chain that imports products from Asian and Mid-East countries has six other locations in Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Source: eu.jsonline.com
Online grocery baskets are less varied than in-store carts
Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket - but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, a new Cornell study has found.
Source: news.cornell.edu
US: Mattoon is getting larger Dollar General with fresh produce
Construction has started on a larger Dollar General store with a selection of fresh produce along Lake Land Boulevard. Dollar General Corp. public relations reported that it plans to move its current store along US Route 45 from 2007 Lake Land Boulevard to 1717 Lake Land Boulevard. The company reported that the store opening is slated for early winter 2024, but the progress of construction may alter this date.
Source: jg-tc.com
US: How Schnucks is redefining 'local'
Schnucks Markets Inc. has established a relationship with the logistics and marketing platform Foodshed.io to redefine the concept of "local" through an innovative pilot program, Fresh Produce Now. Now, select Schnucks stores in the St. Louis metro area will be able to provide customers with real-time updates on the arrival of fresh seasonal local produce.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Walmart to upgrade 1,400 stores with $9bln investment
Retail chain Walmart said it is investing more than $9bln over a two-year period to upgrade and modernize some US stores with improved layouts, expanded product selections, and new tech additions.
Source: reuters.com
The Fresh Market launches holiday round-up fundraiser for Feeding America®
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, yet nearly 34mln people, including more than 9mln children, experience food insecurity in the US. That's 1 in 10 individuals and 1 in 8 children. That's why The Fresh Market, a leading specialty fresh food retailer, is excited to announce the launch of its annual holiday round-up campaign in partnership with Feeding America®.
Source: businesswire.com