US: Hy-Vee launches Kids Club program
Hy-Vee has launched a new program to engage children in the supermarket shopping experience. In the Kids Club section of the retailer's website, Hy-Vee lists free items that kids can collect from various departments around the store every time they visit. These include a free piece of fruit in the produce department.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Amazon Fresh closing 4 stores in Southern California
Amazon is planning to close four Amazon Fresh stores in Southern California in the coming months, the company confirmed. The closures follow four other recent Amazon Fresh closures in markets around the country and the news that the company plans to close 14 of its Amazon Fresh locations in the U.K. and convert five others to the Whole Foods Market banner.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Gather and give thanks with a Thanksgiving feast for 10 for under $6 per person from Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada reported: "From October 2 - 13, 2025, customers can purchase this Thanksgiving meal for 10 for under $6 per person, including - The centrepiece: Frozen Grade A Turkey (5-7kg); Harvest favourites: 1x bagged yellow potatoes (4.54kg) and 1x bagged carrots (1.36kg); Veggie sides: 2x broccoli stalks and 1x cauliflower; Thanksgiving table staples: 2x Franco American gravy and 3x Stove Top stuffing; Sweet treats: 1x Your Fresh Market Pie and 2x Breyers frozen dessert".
Source: walmartcanada.ca
Get to know Jan Brecht, Ahold Delhaize's new CTO
Ahold Delhaize reported: "We are excited to share that Jan Brecht has officially kicked off his second week in his new role as CTO for Ahold Delhaize. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jan and learn more about his background, leadership style, and vision for technology in both food retail and Ahold Delhaize".
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
Holland: Jumbo withdraws from retail alliances Everest and Epic Partners
At the end of this year, Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo will end its collaboration with the international purchasing organisations Everest and Epic Partners for the purchase of branded products. The retailer will continue to purchase private labels with German retailer Edeka.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Spain: Eroski reports growth in sales and profit in first half
Spanish retailer Eroski has reported growth in gross sales and net profit in the first half of its financial year to 31 July 2025. Gross sales reached €2.95bln, reflecting a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year, and a net profit of €55.5mln, up 10.6% year-on-year, the retailer added. The company's EBITDA increased to €157.5mln - 1.8% higher than the same period last year.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Lidl invests £250mln in slashing prices for customers
Lidl GB reported: "Lidl GB has announced a £250mln investment in cutting prices of everyday items, helping shoppers save even more in the run-up to Christmas. Additionally, the discounter's 'Pick of the Week' gives customers weekly in-store offers on fruit, veg, meat and poultry".
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk
SPAR Belgium partner expands and renews store network
In Belgium, SPAR Retail Partners Colruyt Group continues to strengthen brand presence and support of independent retailers with the opening of a new SPAR supermarket in Lanklaar and reopening of the renovated SPAR Halle supermarket.
Source: spar-international.com
Makro Spain opens distribution centre in the Canary Islands
Wholesale distributor Makro Spain has inaugurated its first distribution centre in Tenerife, investing over €7mln as it reinforces support for the HoReCa sector in the Canary Islands. Located in La Laguna, the Makro Tenerife distribution centre is its first in the Canary Islands and the second in Spain.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Tesco motors towards 1,000th electric home delivery van milestone
Tesco reported: "Tesco has strengthened its position as the leading supermarket when it comes to the roll-out of electric home delivery vans by unveiling its 1,000th electric van. The van will go into service at the supermarket's Cardiff Extra store, making it the third store in Wales to have a fully electric fleet. The store runs 20 home delivery vans, making close to 5,000 deliveries each week".
Source: tescoplc.com
Director of Product Development M&S Food Kathryn Turner reported:
"New in the M&S Foodhall - our dried fruit & nut range has had a makeover! With over 70 lines of sweet, fruity, nutty, crunchy dried fruits, nuts and selections - we've stripped back the packaging to let the product do the talking whether it's our Collection Succulently Soft King William Pears, dried to juicy perfection, concentrating the fragrant flavour and creating a succulently soft texture OR our Super Fruit Medley, a vibrant blend of juicy raisins, tangy cranberries, dried blueberries and goji berries".
Source: linkedin.com
Discount chain to launch in Slovakia
Discount retailer Mere will open its first Slovak branch in Banská Bystrica. The store, on Námestie Ľudovíta Štúra, already carries the chain's branding, though no opening date has been announced. Operations will be run by Chain Stores SK, a Bratislava company founded 18 months ago and owned by Hung Trade DOO in Belgrade, Interez reports.
Source: spectator.sme.sk
