US: JOH welcomes Katie Richardson to the Fresh Division as a Business Manager
JOH reported: 'JOH is thrilled to welcome Katie Richardson as a Business Manager in our Fresh Division. "Katie's experience as a retail sales account manager, along with her stellar problem-solving abilities, makes her an ideal choice for the Fresh team", said Chris Darmody, EVP, Fresh. "We are happy to welcome her to the JOH family".'
Source: joh.com
A proactive approach to produce marketing
Diverse consumer groups with unique purchasing habits make it vital for retailers to consistently monitor their shopper bases and sales history when developing marketing plans, said Anthony Totta, founder, strategy advisor and consultant for FreshXperts LLC, a Parkville, Missouri-based consortium of consultants for the North American fresh produce industry.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Instacart, WellTheory come together for better dietary health
WellTheory has entered into a partnership with Instacart to expand access to foods recommended for people with autoimmune conditions. The agreement incorporates Instacart Health Fresh Funds into WellTheory's care model, allowing eligible members to use grocery stipends for items identified in their nutrition plans.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Walmart continues to bask in the glow of tech
The third quarter brought plenty of fulfillment for Walmart. Revenue grew 5.8% year over year to $179.5bln, and U.S. comparable sales excluding fuel rose 5.3%. Transactions increased 3.1%, and the average ticket rose 2.1%. Ecommerce grew 28%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter with growth above 20%.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Save A Lot and Forage launch SNAP EBT payments on Uber Eats
Forage reported: "Forage, the mission-driven payments company, and Save A Lot, one of the nation's largest value-focused grocers, announced that SNAP EBT is live on Uber Eats at more than 325 participating Save A Lot locations. The launch makes it easier for families in food deserts, seniors, people with disabilities, and households without reliable transportation to get groceries delivered the same day".
Source: prnewswire.com
Starship Technologies and Uber Eats teams on last mile delivery with robots across Europe and US
Starship Technologies and Uber Technologies have announced a collaboration to roll-out autonomous sidewalk robot delivery across multiple markets. The partnership will start with the UK in December, followed by multiple European countries in 2026, and US expansion planned for 2027.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
Lidl creates Gingerbread Stores for consumers to celebrate the opening of its 1000th store
Lidl GB reported: "To celebrate the opening of its 1,000th UK store, Lidl GB is marking the milestone with a festive first - the world's only Lidl Gingerbread Store - for fans to build at home this Christmas. Inspired by the new East Grinstead store in Sussex, each gingerbread kit includes everything shoppers need to create a Lidl masterpiece, from edible Lidl billboards to candy cane bollards".
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk
Ceca-Gadis to close 43 stores amid financial struggles in Gabon
Ceca-Gadis, Gabon's biggest supermarket operator, has announced plans to shut 43 of its current 103 stores due to ongoing financial difficulties. The company, which once operated more than 200 outlets nationwide, has seen revenues decline steadily since 2018 when government protections that had been in place since 1967 were lifted.
Source: foodbusinessmea.com
Malaysia: Farm Price Holdings reports 7.4% revenue growth in Q3 FY25, boosted by export demand
Farm Price Holdings Bhd, a Johor-based wholesaler and distributor of fresh vegetables, food and beverage (F&B) products and other groceries, recorded revenue of RM32.9mln for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2025 (FY25), representing a 7.4% year-on-year (YoY) increase from RM30.6mln in Q3 FY24. The growth was driven by stronger export demand, with sales to Singapore rising 42.9% YoY to RM12.2mln, up from RM8.6mln in Q3 FY24.
Source: thesun.my
Ocado Group launches first CFC in Poland with Auchan Polska
Ocado Group reported: "Auchan Polska has officially launched its new Ocado-powered Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) at Wilcza Góra, near Warsaw. The CFC, measuring 16,000 m2, represents the fastest-ever build for an Ocado CFC of this type, with just 12 months since the first spade in the ground to completion of the site".
Source: ocadogroup.com
Picnic receives 430mln for German expansion
Dutch online supermarket Picnic has raised 430mln euros from its existing shareholders. This capital will mainly be used to support rapid growth in Germany, where Picnic says it is now the market leader.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Worldpanel: French FMCG spending climbs, Coopérative U and E.Leclerc gain momentum
Shoppers in France spent 2.1% more on FMCG across major retail stores, boosted by an increase in purchase frequency, in the latest four weeks to 2 November 2025, according to Worldpanel. Cooperative U continued to lead the market with the strongest market share gain of 0.5 points to 12.9%. E.Leclerc gained 0.3 points to reach a market share of 24.4%, after witnessing a decline in the previous month.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Ireland: Musgrave Group reports 'solid' performance in a challenging year
Irish retail group Musgrave has reported a group turnover of €5.2bln for its financial year 2024, describing it as a solid year of growth and investment amid a challenging environment. The SuperValu parent posted profit before tax of €134.5mln in full-year 2024, up from €128.1mln in the previous financial year.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Asda to raise £568mln in store sell-off as sales continue to fall
Asda is selling off 24 stores and a distribution centre - and leasing them back - to raise £568mln in what has been called a "sign of weakness" as sales at the heavily indebted retailer continue to fall.
Source: theguardian.com
Holy Moly launches in Tesco Ireland
Holy Moly, the maker of natural Avocado products, is moving into the Irish market with a listing of three of its core products exclusively in Tesco Ireland stores. Holy Moly Guacamole (€2.25, 150g), Holy Moly Smashed Avocado (€2.25, 150g), and Holy Moly Smashed Avocado Minis (€2.75, 3 x 57g) will be available in the Tesco chilled aisle across Ireland.
Source: kamcity.com
Lidl Ireland retains title of Most Sustainable Supermarket in the Ireland RepTrak® Sustainability Index 2025 study of 100 organisationsLidl Ireland has been named the Most Sustainable Supermarket and 6th Most Sustainable Organisation overall in the Ireland RepTrak® Sustainability Index 2025 study of 100 prominent organisations.
Source: retailnews.ie
