Billa Czechia appoints Marek Doležal as new CEO
Billa Czechia has announced the appointment of Marek Doležal as its new chief executive officer. In his new role, Doležal will be responsible, among other things, for purchasing, strategic marketing, strategy, expansion, human resources, and other areas, the retailer noted.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: New Together with Morrisons launches with Hertfordshire retailer
Morrisons Daily has welcomed the newest partner into its retail family, launching Morrisons Together with Sweeney's in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. With a large retail space, the store is now able to stock a full range of fresh produce, meat, meals for tonight, and a top-tier grocery offer for their next-tier convenience store.
Source: talkingretail.com
Czech Republic: Rohlik Group achieves another strong year in 2023, with €700mln in revenues, 25% growth and profitability in Munich
Rohlik Group ("Rohlik"), a European food retail technology and online grocery leader, bucked industry trends and saw another strong year in 2023, reaching €700mln in revenues and achieving 25% year-on-year growth. The company also reached profitability in Munich within a year of launching additional automation solutions to optimize operations and provide top-class customer service, which will serve as the company's playbook for further expansion in Germany.
Source: rohlik.group
Ireland: ALDI unveils its newly renovated Kenmare "Project Fresh" store 
ALDI's Kenmare, Co. Kerry "Project Fresh" store has reopened its doors to customers following an extensive renovation project investment of €1.3mln, which has seen the store interior completely refurbished.
Source: aldipresscentre.ie
UK: Waitrose slashes prices on more than 200 products
Waitrose will cut the price of over 200 weekly shop products as part of its commitment to deliver great value for money. Waitrose commercial director Charlotte Di Cello said: "We continue to offer market-leading quality on our higher welfare products, such as chicken and outdoor-bred pork alongside our best seasonal fruit and vegetables. As always, our quality won't change, but our prices will drop, allowing customers to enjoy great value with no compromise".
Source: retailgazette.co.uk
Holland: Retail turnover up by 3% in February
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports that the Dutch retail sector recorded a 3.0% year-on-year turnover growth in February 2024. Sales volume was up by 2.7%. Turnover in the non-food sector (including retail, not in shops) increased by 3.9%, and in the food sector (shops selling food, beverages, and tobacco) by 1.4%.
Source: cbs.nl
Belgium: Reopening of revamped Colruyt Tertre on Wednesday, April 3
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Colruyt Lowest Prices Tertre will reopen its doors on rue Defuissaux after undergoing renovations. Store manager Didier Limbourg explains: "By bringing together charcuterie and meat in the butcher's section, we managed to save space in the fresh market, which offers customers a very diverse range of products including fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, cheese, veggie products, ready meals, and more."
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Denmark: Dagrofa's food service arm sees profits increase
Dagrofa Foodservice, the food service arm of Danish retailer Dagrofa, has reported profits of DKK40.6mln (€5.44mln) in its 2023 financial year. The group said that during 2023, it focused on improving its operational and logistical solutions, attracting new customers, and reducing food waste, while its goal for 2024 is to further improve the customer experience.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Aldi doubles down on price promise as it invests £125mln in price cutsAldi has pledged to cut more prices than ever before in 2024 as it reinforces its commitment to never be beaten on price. The UK's lowest-priced supermarket (Which? annual UK supermarket price comparison, published January 10, 2024) has already invested more than £125mln to reduce prices on around 500 products since the start of the year, representing around a quarter of its range and around a third of its fruit and veg.
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Spain: Consum seeks growth with major logistics investment
Valencia-based supermarket chain Consum is investing in its logistics network to fuel ambitious plans for new stores and franchises. The company's recently appointed general director, Antonio Rodríguez Lázaro, outlined the plan to the Spanish daily Expansión.
Source: esmmagazine.com
New Russian discount supermarket chain to appear in Hungary
The Russian discount chain MERE is set to expand into Hungary. According to haszon.hu, the chain plans to open 200 stores within three years, with an expected revenue of EUR 700mln.
Source: hungarytoday.hu
UK: Sainsbury's adds over 1000 products to new value offering
Sainsbury's is continuing to support customers with the launch of its latest value offering, Low Everyday Prices - market low prices on selected big brand products customers love.
Source: about.sainsburys.co.uk
Amazon Fresh removes in-store technology
Amazon has announced it will remove its Just Walk Out technology from its Amazon Fresh stores as part of an overall revamp of the grocery store chain across the United States.
Source: supermarketnews.co.nz
GrubMarket releases GrubAssist to become the enterprise AI solution provider for America's food supply chain industry
GrubMarket, a pioneering force in revolutionizing America's food supply chain, unveiled GrubAssist, the first enterprise AI software solution built specifically for the food supply chain. With GrubAssist, GrubMarket emerges as a trailblazer in harnessing the value of generative AI technologies for the food supply chain ecosystem.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Superior Grocers opens 1st store in Las Vegas
California-based Superior Grocers has opened a new store in Las Vegas - the company's first outside of California. The independently-owned Superior Grocers opened its first location in Covina, California, in 1981 and has over 47 locations.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: ReposiTrak adds 20 new suppliers to rapidly expanding Food Traceability Network
ReposiTrak announced the addition of 20 new companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). The new members include 17 produce suppliers specializing in Florida citrus with more than a century of expertise to suppliers of packaged fruit cultivated in the "Apple Capital of the World." This diverse group of suppliers, which also includes cultivators of vegetables, onions, sweet potatoes, peppers, and more, will now benefit from the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. Joining them are three seafood suppliers, each with over a decade of experience. These include one of the nation's leading oyster distributors, a leading supplier of frozen seafood, and a specialist in frozen shrimp featuring "Cook-In-Bag" technology.
Source: businesswire.com
Gopuff makes an under-20-minute delivery promise
Instant-commerce company Gopuff has introduced FAM20, a new benefit exclusively for members of its FAM subscription program that promises delivery in less than 20 minutes for only $1.49 per order.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Schnucks completes 2 store remodels in Indiana
Schnuck Markets Inc. is ready to celebrate two store upgrades and remodels in the state of Indiana. Both locations are in the city of Evansville, and each will hold a customer appreciation event to mark the completion of the remodels later this month.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Grocery Outlet Holding completes acquisition of United Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has completed its acquisition of United Grocery Outlet, the company reported. United Grocery Outlet is an extreme discount grocer with 40 stores and a distribution center in the Southeastern US. The acquisition of United Grocery Outlet expands Grocery Outlet's reach into Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and Virginia, the company said in a press release.
Source: supermarketnews.com