Sodexo announces change to North America leadership
Sodexo reported: "To accelerate its growth in its largest market, Sodexo is evolving its leadership structure. Thierry Delaporte, Group CEO, will expand his responsibilities to lead the North America business for a period of time. Sarosh Mistry, currently President, Sodexo North America, will retire from the company, effective December 31, 2025, and serve as a strategic advisor during the transition".
Source: businesswire.com
US: Flashfood and Kids Worldwide team up to launch limited-edition "Eat Well" Lunchbox
Flashfood has partnered with apparel brand Kids Worldwide to launch a limited-edition "Eat Well" Lunchbox, created in collaboration with The RIVER FUND, a New York City nonprofit. The Eat Well Lunchbox features fruit-and-veggie artwork designed by children who participated in a Flashfood x Kids Worldwide workshop at The RIVER FUND last summer.
Source: flashfood.com
Online sales and private labels drive Cencosud's Q3 growth
Latin American retail group Cencosud achieved a 5.1% revenue increase in the third quarter of 2025, to CLP 3.9tln (€3.73bln), with sales growth reaching 6.1% when excluding hyperinflation in Argentina. Net profit for the quarter significantly dropped by approximately 90%, to CLP 8.7bln (€8.3mln), compared to the same period in 2024.
Source: esmmagazine.com
A dynamic time for produce merchandising
The greater tendency of shoppers to visit multiple stores will require produce retailers to "sharpen" their marketing if they are to retain or grow market share, said Russell Zwanka, associate professor-food marketing, and director of the food marketing program at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Taco Bell adds poblano peppers to the menu
Taco Bell has added poblano peppers to its national menu for the first time. The fire-roasted-flavored peppers add a subtle heat and inspired the chain's new Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla, available nationwide for a limited time starting November 20. The quesadilla features poblano peppers, marinated steak, melted cheese, and spicy ranch sauce.
Source: nrn.com
US: Profit slide at Target hints at meager holiday season for the retailer
Target's third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation. The retailer's profit fell to $689mln in the three-month period ended November 1, or $1.51 per share. That compares with $854mln, or $1.85 per share, in the year-ago period. Sales fell 1.5% to $25.27bln.
Source: abcnews.go.com
Executive from Wegmans Food Markets joins GS1 US Board of Governors
The GS1 US Board of Governors has elected Smita Katakwar, senior vice president of technology at Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., to help guide the GS1 US strategy toward greater cross-industry adoption and use of GS1 Standards for increased supply chain efficiency and visibility across apparel, general merchandise, retail grocery, foodservice and healthcare sectors.
Source: gs1us.org
Canada: METRO reports 2025 fourth quarter results
METRO INC. reported: "Sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025 ended on September 27, 2025 were $5,108.7mln, up 3.4% versus the fourth quarter of the prior year, driven by higher sales in our discount and pharmacy retail networks. Sales for Fiscal 2025 totalled $22,006.7mln, up 3.7% compared to $21,219.9mln for Fiscal 2024".
Source: newswire.ca
France: SPAR opens new supermarket in Sanary-sur-Mer
SPAR France announed the opening of its latest next-generation supermarket in the coastal town of Sanary-sur-Mer, located in the Var area of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Key departments include a butcher, fish counter, and a vibrant fruit and vegetable section.
Source: spar-international.com
Kaufland Bulgaria secures green loan from UniCredit Bulbank
Kaufland Bulgaria has received a long-term investment loan with a 10-year term from UniCredit Bulbank for the refinancing, construction, and modernisation of its hypermarkets across Bulgaria.
Source: esmmagazine.com
CJ Lang & Son Ltd builds resilience & momentum amid challenging market
CJ Lang & Son Limited reported: "CJ Lang & Son Ltd, the family-owned Scottish SPAR wholesaler and leading convenience retailer, has reported a year of resilience and continued investment despite one of the most challenging trading environments in recent memory. The long-established Dundee-based business published its financial statement for the period ended 27 April 2025, with Group net turnover increasing by £2mln to £255mln, EBITDA of £6.8mln and operating profit (pre-exceptional costs) of £2.35mln".
Source: cjlang.co.uk
HKTVmall's 'Wet Market Express' via Dentsu Hong Kong aims to modernise fresh produce shopping
HKTVmall has partnered with Dentsu Hong Kong to launch the "Wet Market Express" campaign, redefining how Hongkongers shop for fresh market produce. The initiative brings the best of Hong Kong's iconic wet markets, ranging from premium seafood and meats to local vegetables and fruits, directly to customers' doors at street-level prices, all on the same day.
Source: campaignbriefasia.com
Swiss ecommerce increases 9%
Compared to September 2024, online sales in Switzerland have shown a cumulative increase of 9% up to and including the third quarter of this year. And over the first half of the year, ecommerce increased 8%. That is a much stronger growth than over the course of 2024. These data come from the newest Nielsen Market Monitor, which tracks the current state of online retail in Switzerland.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
UK inflation rate hits lowest level in four months
Prices are rising at their slowest pace for four months, helped by smaller rises in household energy costs and lower hotel costs, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Bread, meat, fish, vegetables, chocolate and confectionary were among the products that rose in price. However fruit prices fell slightly.
Source: bbc.com
Grupo DIA sees robust growth in Spain
Grupo DIA reported a strong performance in the Spanish market in the third quarter of its financial year, significantly boosting sales and expanding its market share. Sales in Spain surged by 8.1% to reach €4.09bln in the first nine months of the year, with third-quarter alone seeing 8.2% growth.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Amazon launches training platform for Belgian entrepreneurs
Belgian small and medium-sized enterprises exported 380mln euros worth of goods via Amazon last year. To help entrepreneurs overcome their reluctance to do business online, the web platform is launching an E-Academy in collaboration with sector federation Becom.
Source: retaildetail.eu
