Hungary: SPAR invests €3.65mln to modernise two stores
SPAR Hungary has invested over €1.98mln to modernise the INTERSPAR in Pápa, located in the Prémium Centre shopping centre. The refrigeration equipment for dairy products, frozen goods, meat, and vegetables has been replaced, while the non-food sections feature new fixtures and décor. The SPAR supermarket on Fényi Gyula Square in Miskolc has reopened after a full renovation worth around €1.67mln. At the entrance, customers find the fruit and vegetables department and a prominent promotional zone.
Source: spar-international.com
Spain: Eroski completes €950mln refinancing deal
Spanish cooperative Eroski has finalised a refinancing operation totalling €950mln, restructuring its debt to achieve a simpler, more cost-effective and sustainable financial model.
Source: esmmagazine.com
The supermarket change that could help Aussies eat healthier and save money
An independent supermarket is changing the way it advertises the price of fruit and vegetables to shoppers, and is hoping the major chains will follow suit. Ritchies, also known as Ritchies Supa IGA, will now show the cost of a daily nutritional serve of fruit or veg, instead of the unit price per kilogram, to customers. This price is far cheaper but it's hoped the plan will not only help Aussies save money but encourage them to build healthier eating habits. "It's trying to change people's mindset", Ritchies CEO Fred Harrison said. One serve of fruit is 150 grams, while one serve of veggies is 75 grams. The recommended daily intake is two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables. Researchers believe it could persuade Aussies to buy more fruit and veg if they realise how cheap it is to get to the daily recommended dose. "If you're just looking at $7.99 for zucchinis, you might think that's a bit steep", Fiona Newton from Monash University said. "But if I tell you it's 60 cents per nutritional serve, our research says that your mindset changes".
Source: 9news.com.au
UK: Co-op to open record 11 stores in one week
Co-op reported: "Co-op reveals a record number of store openings in one week, with 11 stores set to open this week in communities across the country. The investment in British high streets comes as the convenience retailer continues it call on Government to deliver business-rates reform to secure the future of small shops and community retail".
Source: co-operative.coop
Austria: SPAR announces takeover of 23 Unimarkt storesSPAR Austria has announced the acquisition of 23 Unimarkt stores, following negotiations between the two retailers. The Austrian arm of the Dutch retailer has not disclosed the purchase price of the deal. Eleven Unimarkt locations in Styria, five in Upper Austria, four in Lower Austria, two in Salzburg and one in Burgenland will be converted into SPAR stores, the retailer stated.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Carrefour adds Amazon lockers in Spain
Carrefour has reached an agreement with Amazon to instal Amazon lockers across its extensive network of stores. The partnership will see Amazon lockers integrated into a wide range of Carrefour formats, including hypermarkets, Carrefour Market, Carrefour Express, Supeco stores, service stations and shopping centres.
Source: esmmagazine.com
China: How Alibaba overcame Beijing's crackdown to become an AI giant
Alibaba has seen hundreds of billions of dollars wiped off its share price from its peak. The company has faced a regulatory crackdown from Beijing as well as internal turmoil. But a recent revival at its core e-commerce business and investments in AI have changed its fortunes.
Source: cnbc.com
Uber seeks Turkish blessing to buy Getir Food from Mubadala, sources say
Uber has reached agreement on key elements of a deal to acquire Turkish delivery company Getir's food business from Emirati controlling shareholder Mubadala, and they have sought approval from Turkish authorities, two sources told Reuters. A sale of Getir Food would mark another step in the exit from Turkey of Mubadala, Abu Dhabi's $330bln sovereign wealth fund, and would also expand the local market share of Uber Eats, the food delivery app of Uber Technologies.
Source: reuters.com
Grupo Éxito reports revenue, profit growth in 9M 2025
South American retail conglomerate Grupo Éxito, which has operations in Colombia, Uruguay and Argentina, has reported a consolidated net profit of COP 383bln (€89.1mln) for the first nine months of 2025. Consolidated revenues reached COP 15.8tln (€3.67bln), marking a 4.4% year-on-year increase.
Source: esmmagazine.com
US Foods, Performance Food Group call off merger talks
US Foods and Performance Food Group (PFG) said they have mutually decided to end merger talks, with both companies saying they came to that conclusion after a review of the benefits of a combination along with regulatory concerns.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Fareway opens 1st full-service grocery store in Kansas
After seven months of construction, Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened its newest location, in Basehor, Kansas - the company's first full-service meat and grocery store in the state. The Midwest grocer has operated its Meat Market banner in Olathe, Kansas, since July 2022. Located at 15790 State Avenue, the 21,000-square-foot Basehor store features all of the amenities that Fareway customers have come to expect, such as a full-service butcher counter with fresh, hand-cut meats; farm-fresh produce.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: NYC's first 'free food vending machine' offers eggs, meat, and fresh produce to people in need
In the Bronx, New York, nonprofit Change Food For Good installed its first free food vending machine at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. According to a social media post, the machine will be stocked once to twice monthly with free, quality grocery items, including eggs, fruit, vegetables, and more. Many of the items are sourced from local vendors or cooperatives, as well.
Source: goodgoodgood.co
US: H-E-B opens 3rd price-conscious format store in North Texas
Texas retailer H-E-B has opened a Joe V's Smart Shop in Irving, the brand's third store in North Texas and its 14th location in the state. Joe V's Smart Shop touts fresh, high-quality products such as fresh produce, in-store cut meats, tortillas and breads made in store, and sushi made daily - all at the best prices possible. For example, customers can purchase 3 pounds of bananas for $1, meat/seafood bundle boxes that start at $20, and eight bolillos for $1 at the bakery.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
