SPAR China partners further develop store network
In China the two lead partners, SPAR Guangdong and SPAR Shandong, have continued to develop their store portfolios, bringing an enhanced shopping experience to customers. In the South of the country, SPAR Guangdong reopened its SPAR Guangdong Supermarket Moore after extensive renovations. In the North of the country, SPAR Shandong reopened four SPAR supermarkets as part of ongoing store developments. The SPAR Shandong Supermarket Linyi Vientiane Hui reopened with a retail sales area of 3,280m2; the spacious supermarket focuses on fresh produce, with a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, meat, and baked goods available instore.
Source: spar-international.com
Mubadala explores selling all Getir stakes in Turkey, sources say
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, the top shareholder in Turkish delivery company Getir, is exploring exiting all its Getir investments in Turkey including its financing and car rental businesses, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
Source: reuters.com
Kaufland: strong growth in Poland and Austria
One year after launching its marketplace in Poland and Austria, Kaufland has already achieved strong growth. It now has a total of 3,000 online sellers that have joined in Poland. In Austria, it has even more sellers, with a total of 5,000 sellers. This summer, the marketplace launched in France and in Italy.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
Channel Islands food prices 'could differ' because of ferry costs 
The head of the Channel Islands Coop said food prices could increase more in Jersey than Guernsey because of the islands' new ferry contracts. Chief Executive Mark Cox said Jersey's deal with DFDS has removed discounts for companies importing large volumes of goods. However Guernsey's contract with Brittany Ferries, the parent of Condor, has kept the measure in place. A DFDS spokesperson said the company "rejects the suggestion that our freight pricing structure will cause significantly higher food prices in Jersey".
Source: bbc.co.uk
Ireland: M&S expands Click & Collect convenience with new Cavan food outlet
M&S reported: 'The "shop within a shop" concept offers over 400 M&S Food products, from fresh fruit, salads, and sandwiches to ready meals, sweet treats, and everyday essentials- including favourites such as Percy Pig sweets, M&S cookies, and Colin the Caterpillar cakes. Customers can also order fashion, home and beauty lines online to collect from the Cavan Applegreen location'.
In other news: M&S expands Click & Collect convenience with new Dunshaughlin food outlet.
Source: corporate.marksandspencer.com
Carrefour unveils first airport convenience store in Spain
Carrefour has opened its first airport convenience store in Spain, a Carrefour City outlet located in Terminal 2 of Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Carrefour noted that the new outlet is specifically tailored to the fast-paced airport environment, offering a quick and efficient shopping experience. It offers more than 1,000 SKUs, including fresh ready-to-eat foods, cold drinks, snacks, nuts, milk, coffee, fruit, and essential pantry staples.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Germany: ALDI adds more plant-based foods
ALDI is expanding its share of plant-based products and already carries more than 1,400 vegan-labelled products throughout the year, more than twice as many as in 2021. In order to transparently show its customers the progress made in expanding its plant-based range, the discounter publishes the plant-based portion of its food range, this year based on the WWF's extended calculation method.
Source: discountretailconsulting.com
Scotland: Can food markets help tackle Glasgow's obesity crisis?
Markets offering healthy food will be established in some of Glasgow's most deprived areas in an attempt to tackle food insecurity and obesity in the city. A £1mln 3-year pilot project by the University of Glasgow, alongside local groups, will examine why many Glaswegians suffer from a poor diet limited in fruit, vegetables and high fibre foods. Dale Todd, who runs the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise in Wester Common in Ruchill, told BBC Scotland he estimated food insecurity had trebled there over the past several years.
Source: bbc.com
Control, delivered: How on-demand delivery is going beyond convenience
Just Eat Takeaway.com reported: 'In our new research report with PA Consulting "Control, On-Demand. The shift to rapid retail delivery", we aim to understand the role of on-demand delivery not just as a convenience service but in relation to the emotional aspects driving consumer needs. We surveyed 3,000 members of the general public across the UK, Germany, and Canada to unveil this new reality'.
Source: newsroom.justeattakeaway.com
Deliveroo founder Will Shu to step down as CEO after DoorDash takeover
"I have decided that now is the right time for me to step down", Deliveroo CEO Will Shu said in a statement. Shu will step down as CEO after DoorDash's deal to acquire the company, which is expected to close on October 2. The deal represents an end to Deliveroo's tumultuous time as a public company.
Source: cnbc.com
US: Shoppers willingly pay the price for premium produce
Despite consumers' ongoing concerns about price, grocers have an opportunity to boost produce sales by stocking and showcasing premium fruits and vegetables. Uniqueness is one attribute of premium produce. Bill Duesenberg, director of national buying for produce at Batavia, Illinois-based ALDI US, tells Progressive Grocer that even value-oriented shoppers like the idea of trying something novel that they deem an affordable indulgence. Seasonal availability is another aspect of premium produce at retail. Duesenberg underscores seasonal opportunities to engage consumers with more produce options.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: The pros and cons of adaptive reuse for grocery retailers
"I've only done adaptive reuse", said Vincent Finazzo, founder and CEO of Riverwards Produce Markets, which operates two stores in Philadelphia and is planning a third location in Detroit.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Wawa plans major expansion in central Pennsylvania
StateCollege.com reported Wawa is looking to open upward of 10 new stores in Centre County and the surrounding area by 2031, with as many as 50 new locations for the region by 2035. There are currently six sites under contract in the central Pennsylvania region: Earlystown Road and Old Fort Road in Centre Hall (Centre County); Route 26 & Squirrel Drive in State College (Centre County); Route 150 & Eagle Point in Bellefonte (Centre County); North Atherton Street & West Aaron Drive in State College (Centre County); Route 322 & Ferguson Valley Road in Yeagertown (Mifflin County); Route 150 & Water Street in Mill Hall (Clinton County).
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Club nation: Why Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's are opening new stores and gaining members
Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's are all opening new locations, as more and younger U.S. consumers sign up for warehouse club memberships. High inflation "brought the club channel more and more into focus", said Bobby Griffin, a consumer analyst at equity research firm Raymond James.
Source: cnbc.com