Lidl France combats food waste
Since 2016, Lidl has marketed 3-5kg boxes of fruit and vegetables that are close to their expiration date, as well as pastries from the previous day or fading flowers. About […]
Mon 25/07/2022 by Pierre Escodo
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Lidl France supports local production by prioritising French products
Lidl France
The stores sell a daily average of 140 types of fruits and vegetables, including twenty organic items, which represents about 8% of total sales of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Wed 13/07/2022 by By Pierre Escodo
At Mercadona, quality is a goal in all areas
Through its Total Quality Model, Mercadona has worked passionately for years to satisfy the company’s five main components: “The Boss” (customer), The Worker, The Supplier, The Company and The Capital.
Mon 27/06/2022 by by Maria Belen Barbini
Retailers working hard to help consumers in a time of high inflation
With the latest Eurostat survey showing inflation in the euro zone reaching 8.1% and likely to rise in the coming months, consumers are being hit by higher prices and higher energy costs while retailers face higher operating costs and rising prices for the products they buy in.
Fri 24/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Sonae MC’s gaze firmly focused on organics, greater sustainability
The top Portuguese grocer is making big strides towards a future featuring more zero residue and other sustainable farming approaches.
Tue 21/06/2022 by By Julie Butler @FreshScribe
Aldi voted UK suppliers’ favourite supermarket once again
For the eighth straight year, Aldi has been voted the UK’s leading supermarket when it comes to treating suppliers fairly, according to an annual survey by the Groceries Code Adjudicator […]
Tue 14/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Shares of UK supermarkets plummet
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UK supermarkets saw their market value drop significantly last Wednesday due to rising costs and shifts in consumer habits. However, it was online specialist Ocado that was hit hardest, with […]
Thu 21/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Covirán opens 7 new stores in February
Covirán
Spanish retailer Covirán continues to expand its network of local store, with seven new neighbourhood supermarkets opening in February alone, six in Spain in Andalusia, the Basque Country and Catalonia, […]
Tue 22/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Russian discounter Mere close shops in Spain
Hard-discounter Mere is to close up shop in Spain, where it has eight outlets, distributed in the provinces of Valencia (Gandía, Pobla de Vallbona, Aldaia and Onteniente), León (capital), Madrid […]
Thu 17/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Truck driver shortages constrain Ocado growth
Ocado Group
Online supermarket Ocado enjoyed strong sales in 2021, with revenue up 7.2%, but growth was constrained by HGV driver shortages as well as a warehouse fire in southeast London when […]
Wed 16/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
HappyFresh Supermarket launched in South-East Asia
HappyFresh Supermarket
HappyFresh has expanded its online grocery delivery platform with the launch of HappyFresh Supermarket, a new service supplied by the company’s own dark stores. HappyFresh Supermarket is available in major […]
Wed 16/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
US consumers prioritise fresh produce despite inflation
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A report based on in-depth analysis of consumer shopping data in the US found that inflation is significantly higher for fresh products than frozen or shelf-stable categories. In addition, price-sensitive […]
Mon 14/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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