US: Market Basket names CFO Mulligan as interim CEO
Market Basket said its board of directors has named 42-year company veteran Donald Mulligan as interim CEO after the firing earlier this month of longtime CEO Arthur Demoulas. Mulligan has worked for Tewksbury, Massachusetts-based Market Basket since 1983 and has been the company's chief financial officer since 1999.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Detwiler's Farm Market to open distribution center in Florida's Gulf Coast
Independent grocer Detwiler's Farm Market will open its new state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center at Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto on September 29. In addition to ensuring that the company can continue living up to its motto, "Eat Fresh for Less", the investment also allows Detwiler's to move its corporate office from Sarasota into the new larger Palmetto facility.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Grubhub's teaming up with Burq to expand nationwide delivery services
Grubhub reported: "Grubhub is growing its delivery offering through a new partnership with Burq, a leading provider of last-mile logistics. This collaboration extends Grubhub's reach, giving thousands of Burq's merchants access to one of the largest same-day delivery networks in the country".
Source: about.grubhub.com
US: Schnuck Markets expands into Wisconsin with purchase of Skogen's and Hometown Grocers
The 1939 Group, Inc., the newly formed parent company of Schnuck Markets, Inc., is purchasing the Wisconsin-based parent company of Skogen's Festival of Foods and Hometown Grocers, Inc., Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Inc. announced. Skogen's Festival Foods' and Hometown Grocers' 51 stores are located throughout Wisconsin. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Performance Food Group enters into information sharing arrangement with US Foods
Performance Food Group Company ("PFG" or the "Company") announced that it has entered into a clean team agreement with US Foods Holding Corp. ("US Foods") that enables the companies to share information in order to evaluate regulatory considerations and the synergies related to a potential business combination.
Source: businesswire.com
Calbee acquires majority stake in US tofu producer Hodo Inc.
Calbee reported: "Calbee, Inc. ("Calbee") announced that it has acquired a majority stake of 58% in Hodo, Inc. ("Hodo"), an innovative and sustainable tofu and plant-based food company in the U.S. The acquisition marks Calbee's entry in the plant-based foods market in the U.S., and further accelerates the growth of its international and Health and Food businesses. As part of this initiative, Sagamiya Foods Co., Ltd. ("Sagamiya"), a leading tofu manufacturer in Japan, will also acquire a 10% stake in Hodo".
Source: calbee.co.jp
France's Coopérative U expands to Rwanda
French retail group Coopérative U and Groupe Duval have announced a strategic partnership that will see the U brand introduced to Rwanda. Their first venture, a U Express store, is slated to open in early 2026 in Inzovu Mall, Rwanda's largest shopping centre, which was developed and is owned by Duval Group. Duval Group and Coopérative U have also stated their intention to work with local suppliers, and develop local agricultural industries.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Belgium: Spar Colruyt Group Hofstade Aalst reopens on Thursday 25 September after major refurbishment
Colruyt Group reported: "Spar Hofstade Aalst is strongly focused on fresh, high-quality products. The main highlights include: Freshly baked rolls, bread and baguettes, prepared daily; Fresh meat, cut and packaged on site; A wide and varied selection of fresh fruit and vegetables".
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Discounters set to lead retail growth in The Netherlands
Retail sales are set to rise by 4% in The Netherlands this year, with discount retailers continuing to outperform and gain market share, analysts at ING have said. According to Katinka Jongkind, senior economist, services and leisure, and Thijs Geijer, senior sector economist, food & agri, purchasing power is improving among Dutch consumers, although many remain price-conscious with their spending.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Colruyt rolls out Belgium's first smart shopping trolley
Colruyt is introducing a self-developed smart trolley in one of its supermarkets. After testing last year, the "first self-scanning shopping trolley in Belgium" has been completely redeveloped and is ready for use.
Source: retaildetail.eu
UK: Co-op and EG On The Move expand partnership with new to market roadside service station in Lincolnshire
Co-op reported: "Co-op expands its partnership with leading forecourt business EG On The Move with new roadside service station and food offer set to launch in Lincolnshire this week. Co-op's convenience store brings quality food and drink, deals and promotions to the forecourt - everything to 're-fuel' motorists on the go or, provide food for later. Including self-service Starbucks coffee; bakery products and hot food and cold drinks, alongside a focus on quality fresh, chilled and healthy produce".
Source: co-operative.coop
Farm-to-fork consolidation: La Ruche qui dit Oui ! merges with CrowdFarming
Spanish short-chain platform CrowdFarming has acquired French La Ruche qui dit Oui !. Together, they reach more than 10,000 farmers and some 1.5mln consumers. According to both parties, the merger creates "the largest direct farm-to-table sales channel" in Europe. CrowdFarming originated 15 years ago, when the Úrculo brothers set up a website to sell their oranges directly to consumers.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Poland: Carrefour prepares its farewell and Biedronka is positioned to occupy its space
With the possible withdrawal of Carrefour in Poland, Jerónimo Martins could accelerate its growth and expansion in the country. The retail distribution group Jerónimo Martins, in Poland, is present under its Biedronka brand, which has achieved comparable sales of 5.3% more year-on-year, albeit in line with the consensus.
Source: discountretailconsulting.com
UK: Asda launches first-ever Meal Deal and it's the cheapest option available to all
Asda reported: "Asda launches its first ever fixed price Meal Deal for £3.74, which includes a Main, a Snack and a Drink. Allowing shoppers to choose from a wide selection of own label 'to go' products like an Asda Chicken and Bacon Sandwich and some Asda Apple Slices with a Toffee Dip, the meal deal also includes branded favourites like the Doritos Tangy Cheese Tortilla Grab Bag Crisps and Coca Cola Zero".
Source: corporate.asda.com