US: Meijer union workers ratify new contracts
Members of the Michigan United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 voted to ratify new Meijer contracts containing improvements to wages, paid time off, health care, 401(k), and premium pay. UFCW 951 is the largest private sector union in the state, representing over 28,000 workers in various industries, over 25,000 of which are Meijer workers.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: ReposiTrak continues rapid growth, adding four new produce suppliers to its expanding Food Traceability Network
ReposiTrak announced the addition of four major produce suppliers to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). The new members include A produce supplier who, for more than 165 years, has delivered more than 100 varieties of produce from more than 25 countries; A fifth-generation, Michigan-based produce supplier with more than a century of expertise in cultivating, shipping and distributing premium-quality produce; A family-owned Midwest farm that specializes in growing, packing and shipping fresh potatoes for more than four decades; A Fresno, California-based fruit and vegetable company delivering premium produce while fostering strong partnerships and upholding the highest standards of excellence for over three decades.
Source: businesswire.com
US: United Natural Foods showcases compelling solutions to help grocery retail customers thrive in competitive market
United Natural Foods, Inc. (the "Company" or "UNFI") successfully wrapped up its second Spring & Summer Show of the year in Orlando, Florida. Over the two-day event, the company hosted more than 3,300 customers from UNFI's US East and Central regions. They connected with UNFI's extensive community of suppliers from across North America, who were offering a wide range of conventional, fresh, natural, and organic products as well as retail solutions for the total store.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Dollar General opens 20,000th store
Dollar General Corp. opened its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas. This latest company achievement comes on the heels of the announcement last month that more than 5,000 Dollar General stores offer produce, providing more individual points of produce distribution than any other US mass retailer or grocer.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Finland: S Group sees growth in sales volume of vegan products in January
The sales volume of vegan products at Finland's S Group increased by an average of 15% in January compared to the year-ago period. S group's grocery stores also encourage the use of fruits, vegetables, and root vegetables through the "alle euron hevi" (less than one euro) concept, where seasonal vegetables cost less than €1 per kilogram, per box, bag, or piece.
Source: esmmagazine.com
CJ Lang was a big winner at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards
CJ Lang and Booker were both among the winners at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards. CJ Lang was a multiple winner, picking up Best Delivered Operation - Retail, Best Symbol Group, and the Community Service Award.
Source: talkingretail.com
Malaysia: Jaya Grocer CEO confirms passing of founder Teng Yew Huat
Jaya Grocer founder Teng Yew Huat has passed away at the age of 68. The matter was confirmed by the company's chief executive officer, Adelene Foo, in a statement. Jaya Grocer was founded in 2007 by the Teng family with the purpose of establishing a premium supermarket brand. Its first store was located at Jaya 33 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Source: theedgemalaysia.com
Italy: SPAR partners support AIRC Foundation's initiative
SPAR Italy, uniting six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the SPAR Brand, supports the AIRC Foundation's "Blood Oranges for Research" initiative for the fourth consecutive year. Over a million orange nets, featuring the AIRC logo, will be available at 600 SPAR, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR stores. The nets will feature SPAR brand oranges sourced from a controlled supply chain, ensuring the highest quality. Buying the specially packaged 2.5 kg blood orange nets will contribute to cancer research, as DESPAR Italia will donate 50 cents to the AIRC Foundation for each purchase.
Source: spar-international.com
Amazon Germany: turnover of 34bln euros in 2023
Last year, e-commerce giant Amazon was able to generate a turnover of 34bln euros in Germany with the sales of its products and services. This was a growth of 12% compared to a year earlier. Its trade income in that year is estimated at 22.8bln euros.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
Sainsbury's launches 'Best of British' section online to promote locally sourced goods
Sainsbury's has become the largest supermarket to launch a 'Best of British' page on its website in a bid to encourage shoppers to purchase British-grown and produced goods. The page features over 450 100% British-sourced grocery products, including produce, meat, dairy, eggs and chilled essentials.
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
Singapore: Grab reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 results and announces inaugural share repurchase program of up to $500mln
Grab Holdings Limited announced unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. Q4 2023 Revenue grew 30% year-over-year to $653mln. Q4 2023 Profit for the period was positive at $11mln. Q4 2023 Adjusted EBITDA improved by $146mln year-over-year to $35mln. Grab's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500mln of the Company's Class A ordinary shares.
Source: grab.com
Denmark: Lidl opens 150th store
Lidl Denmark has announced that it has opened its 150th store in the country in Østerbro. The discounter renovated empty shop premises at Østerbrogade 111-113 to a 1,200 square-meter outlet featuring a roof garden and a recreational area.
Source: esmmagazine.com