US: Kroger Teamsters vote to strike
More than 140 warehouse workers at Smith's Food and Drug, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kroger, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in Las Vegas. "Nationwide, the Teamsters represent thousands of workers at Kroger who are prepared to stand in solidarity with Local 14", said Tom Erickson, Director of the Teamsters Warehouse Division. "Management must bring a real contract offer to the table, or they will face the consequences".
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Market 32 marks decade in business with multifaceted campaign
Market 32 and Price Chopper have launched the 10 Years Fresh campaign to celebrate a decade since the doors to the first Market 32 store opened. The multifaceted program aims to provide customers with further savings and highlight the company's commitment to serving local communities.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: Kroger, Bonton Farms expand grocery accessibility to food-deprived South Dallas
South Dallas residents will soon receive more support with grocery delivery, according to the Dallas Morning News. Grocery Connect - a partnership between Bonton Farms, which reclaims vacant sites for job creation, income production and healthy diet and habits, and Kroger launched in 2023 - plans to expand its pickup locations. Mark Jones, president and CEO of Bonton Farms, told the Dallas Morning News that Grocery Connect offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and other essentials that residents typically lack in a food desert.
Source: supermarketnews.com
Lidl US opening a fresh new store in Woodbridge, Virginia
Lidl US reported: "We're opening a new Lidl US location at 2904 Prince William Pkwy, Woodbridge, Virginia, 22192 on Wednesday, October 1. Wednesday Weekly Deals: Our usual refresh of exciting discounts across fresh produce, pantry staples, and more - now starting on Wednesdays. New deals drop every Wednesday to keep your cart full and your wallet happy".
Source: mediacenter.lidl.com
US: From groceries to fresh-cut flowers: Burq and Roadie enable smarter delivery, coast-to-coast
Burq has collaborated with Roadie. This relationship gives Burq merchants access to fast, flexible delivery options that reach 97% of U.S. households through one seamless integration. Salman Habib, Co-founder of Burq: "From fresh groceries to time-sensitive parcels, our customers can now tap into nationwide logistics infrastructure without the overhead".
Source: businesswire.com
US: SNAP retailers call on Congress to address EBT transaction fees
FMI reported: "FMI - The Food Industry Association, the National Grocers Association, and the National Association of Convenience Stores sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committees signed by over 1,000 businesses and organizations calling on Congress to protect customers and retailers by prohibiting additional fees from being levied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefit transfer (EBT) transactions".
Source: fmi.org
Carrefour acquires Argentinian chain Super A
Carrefour has acquired Argentinian regional chain Super A for an undisclosed sum. The stores will all become Carrefour Express stores before the end of this month. CEO David Collas of Carrefour Argentina is pleased with the transaction: "With the purchase of these new stores, we are already doubling the number of openings planned for the whole year at Carrefour Express", he told Distribución Actualidad.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Holland: Organic food sales up slightly in the first half of 2025
The share of organic food sales in the first half of 2025 was 3.5% of total food spending in Dutch supermarkets (820mln euros). This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the BioMarktMeter and the Sustainable Food Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Wageningen Social & Economic Research (WSER). Of all product groups, eggs account for the largest share of organic food sales. In the first half of 2025, this share was 17.3%. Coffee and tea are the second most popular organic foods at 6.5%, followed by potatoes, fruits and vegetables at 5.5%.
Source: cbs.nl
UK shoppers spent more as temperatures rose in August, BRC survey shows
British shoppers spent more in August, helped by summer weather and stronger demand for food, furniture and back-to-school computers - though some of the increase reflected higher food prices too, the British Retail Consortium said.
Source: reuters.com
Sweden: Picadeli named Axfood's Supplier of the Year
Greenfood reported: 'At Axfood's supplier meeting on September 4, 2025, Picadeli was awarded the prestigious title of Supplier of the Year. "We are incredibly proud to receive this award. It's a testament to the fantastic collaboration we have with Axfood. Together we show that the Picadeli concept not only strengthens our customers' offerings but also helps more consumers access healthy and affordable food", says David von Laskowski, CEO and Group President of Picadeli and Greenfood'.
Source: greenfood.se
Holland: Albert Heijn uses data to combat food waste
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is combining four existing initiatives against food waste into its new "Laatste Kans Koopjes" (Last Chance Bargains), making all discounted products visible in its app and offering discounts of up to 70%. The new initiative brings together four existing measures, including fruit and vegetable bags, yesterday's bread and dynamic pricing.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Reimagining fresh commerce in India: Anant Goel on building Handpickd
Indian Startup Times reported: "The Indian fresh commerce space has long been one of the toughest sectors to innovate in. From inefficiencies in the supply chain to challenges around personalization, very few players have managed to deliver both freshness and convenience at scale. Enter Handpickd, India's first AI-powered personalized fruits and vegetables buying platform, co-founded by Anant Goel, the seasoned entrepreneur who earlier built Milkbasket, later acquired by Reliance. In this feature, Anant shares how his entrepreneurial journey shaped the vision for Handpickd, why AI is redefining the fresh produce experience, and how sustainability is embedded in the company's DNA".
Source: indianstartuptimes.com
Portugal: Sonae Group's MC deploys StrongPoint Order Picking solution across Continente and Wells stores
Portugal-based grocery retailer MC, part of Sonae Group, has switched to StrongPoint's Order Picking solution. This will be used across all Continente grocery stores that process e-commerce orders, as well as in Wells stores, a health, wellness and beauty retail chain. The solution will be implemented during the first half of 2026.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
SPAR Netherlands expands SPAR University store network
SPAR Netherlands has expanded its SPAR University store network with the opening of two new Grab&Go stores on the campuses of HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem and Nijmegen. The stores are designed to meet the growing demand for convenient, healthy, and sustainable food options for students.
Source: spar-international.com
Oliver Baggaley joins Trigo from Ahold Delhaize to build autonomous physical store experiences
Oliver Baggaley has joined Trigo as Director of Autonomous Stores Success. Last week, he left food retail giant Ahold Delhaize, where, based in the Netherlands, he spent the past five years, holding a number of roles, most recently Director Global Warehouse Automation.
Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com
UK: Morrisons helps customers by cutting the cost of hundreds of everyday essentials
Morrisons reported: "Morrisons is cutting the price of hundreds of everyday essentials to help customers fill their baskets with great quality food and kitchen cupboard staples at affordable prices. Morrisons Large Vine Ripened Tomatoes was £1.40, now £1.19; Morrisons Onion 3 pack was £1.10, now £0.95".
Source: morrisons-corporate.com