Kroger and DoorDash team up for Thanksgiving deal
Kroger has expanded its partnership with last-mile delivery company DoorDash ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Kroger said it "has long been one of the most searched and requested grocers" on DoorDash's platform.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Publix rides financial success in third quarter
The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer reported sales of $15.4bln for the three months ending September 27, a 5.2% year-over-year increase. Comparable sales rose 3.4% from last year, and net earnings reached $1.2bln, a 7.8% increase over the third quarter of 2024. Net earnings for the year totaled $3.6bln, up 3.9% year over year.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Whole Foods Market and Schweitzer launch 3 'Daily Shop' locations, with 4 more planned for 2026
The new Whole Foods Market Daily Shop format aims to be the "go-to neighborhood market". The targeted product offer includes everything from fruit and vegetables, fresh bread, dairy and frozen products, to easy meals and snacks, to beauty products and flowers.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Kroger Marketplace now open in North Fort WorthA new Kroger Marketplace is now open in the Bonds Ranch Community in North Fort Worth, according to a news release from the company. The 123,000-square-foot includes a Pax & Benficia café, Murray's Cheese counter, a fuel center, a grab & go kiosk with snacks and beverages, and departments for produce, floral, meat and seafood, per the release.
Source: communityimpact.com
Amazon enters into $38bln partnership with OpenAI
The online giant has signed a multi-year, strategic partnership with OpenAI, developer of the ChatGPT generative AI model, that will provide infrastructure from its Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted cloud division to run and scale OpenAI's core AI workloads, starting immediately.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Singapore: Grab reports third quarter 2025 results
Grab Holdings Limited announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Revenue grew 22% year-over-year, or 17% on a constant currency basis to $873mln. On-Demand GMV grew 24% year-over-year, or 20% on a constant currency basis to $5.8bln. Profit for the quarter of $17mln; Adjusted EBITDA of $136mln, up 51% year-over-year. Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $283mln on a trailing twelve months basis.
Source: grab.com
4 new Okay stores with Bon'Ap department will open in East and West Flanders
In the coming months, some East and West Flanders Comarkt stores will open as their final Colruyt Group destination, Okay. Notably, each of these stores will also feature a Bon'Ap department, adding a fresh dimension to the shopping experience. The first shop-in-shop concept will launch in Machelen (Zulte), at the store on Rijksweg, opening its doors on 5 November. A month later, the opening of the Okay in De Haan is scheduled to open. In spring 2026, branch stores in Mariakerke and Wachtebeke will follow suit, each combining Okay with Bon'Ap.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Meet the electric vehicles delivering Amazon packages in the UK
Amazon reported: "Amazon's transportation network is undergoing an electric revolution. 2025 marks a major milestone in our journey to decarbonise Amazon's UK transportation network, with the largest-ever order of electric heavy-goods vehicles (eHGVs) now starting to roll out onto UK roads, delivering packages to customers nationwide".
Source: aboutamazon.co.uk
UK: Berry impressive! Pupils behave better thanks to free fruit and veg
Tesco reported: "Over 10.8M portions of fruit and veg were eaten by UK pupils last year as part of the programme, backed by the British Nutrition Foundation. Tesco Fruit & Veg for Schools scheme reveals South Tyneside school bought almost 15,000 pieces of fruit and veg in one school year, winning the inaugural 'Ultimate Munchers' award. Mancunians prove they are Guac & Roll Stars, with Manchester primary school eating 10 times more than the average amount of avocados. With almost 900 tonnes of fruit and veg bought through the programme (the weight of six blue whales!) and the purchasing power in the hands of the pupils, the receipts made for interesting reading. Most popular fruits were oranges, grapes, strawberries, apples and bananas; and top of the veggies were cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, broccoli and most surprisingly, cabbage!".
Source: tescoplc.com
Mercadona bets on Portugal and ready-to-eat food
Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona plans to drive future growth by expanding its presence in Portugal and developing its 'ready-to-eat' food offerings. Mercadona plans to reconfigure store layouts to give prepared foods more prominence, bringing fresh produce closer to this section to better meet customer purchasing trends.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Love is all around as Aldi teases Christmas advert and Kevin pops a big question
Aldi reported: "Aldi has delighted fans by dropping a heartwarming teaser that confirms the much-anticipated return of its iconic Christmas character, Kevin the Carrot. As he celebrates his 10th anniversary, Kevin will be returning to screens for the 2025 festive campaign but with an exciting, romantic twist".
Source: aldipresscentre.co.uk
Ireland: SuperValu to open state-of-the-art store in new Dublin suburb
SuperValu reported: "SuperValu has announced the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art store in Hansfield, Dublin. The store is the first of its kind in the new Dublin 15 suburb and will create up to 100 jobs in the local area. From the vibrant produce section, featuring a range of local Irish-grown fruit and vegetables, to the expertly crafted butchery, offering Bord Bia approved premium cuts, every detail is designed to celebrate freshness".
Source: supervalu.ie
Switzerland: Migros Online reaches a milestone and is investing in the digital shopping experience
Migros reported: "Migros Online is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Its best-selling items are milk, cucumbers, bananas, avocados, eggs and water. Almost half (44%) of all orders are placed using the app, the rest via computer. One central project is the new 38,000m² distribution centre in Regensdorf in Zurich canton. When this opens, in spring 2026, it will replace the existing warehouses in Bremgarten and Pratteln and offer a product range almost twice as large as at present".
Source: corporate.migros.ch
Branding fruit and vegetables in an era of changed advertising
International Supermarket News reported: "Fruit and vegetables were historically marketed on freshness, locality and price. A shopper's choice was largely visual: the shine of an apple, the firmness of a tomato. Today, these products must tell stories - of provenance, growers, and ethical production - to stand out. Branding has evolved beyond stickers and crates; it extends to packaging design, digital storytelling, and social engagement".
Source: internationalsupermarketnews.com
