Northern Ireland: Coleraine retailer thanks shoppers as they reflect on 30 years of their store
Wilkinson's SPAR Mountsandel recently celebrated 30 years in business and serving the local community since 1995, with a host of in-store fun for their shoppers. Paddy Doody, Sales and Marketing Director at Henderson Group which owns the SPAR brand in Northern Ireland, commented: "We wish to congratulate Wesley and the whole team at Wilkinson's SPAR Mountsandel on their 30th anniversary. We wish them every success for years to come".
Source: henderson-group.com
Australia: Sunshine Coast fruit & veg icon crowned best in the country
A fourth-generation family-run fruit and veg shop has been named the best in the country, taking out the 'A better choice!' 'Retailer of the Year - People's Choice' award. Erbacher's Fruit & Vegetables at Diddillibah on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has beaten out 326 stores across Australia to take out the top spot.
Source: abetterchoice.com.au
UK: Core blimey! One in seven parents eat the entire apple, just leaving the stalk
Tesco reported: "Are you a dipper, a core destroyer, slicer, or one bite wonder? As new research uncovers the nation's 'Apple Archetypes', Tesco re-launches 'Free Fruit for Kids' initiative in store. 61% of respondents will happily munch an apple right down to the core, with one in seven (14%) eating everything but the stalk, 18% love their apples dipped in marmite. Tesco has relaunched its popular Free Fruit for Kids initiative, offering free apples for kids in stores nationwide until the 17th August. Rolling out in large stores, children can pick up a free apple after checkout to enjoy as a healthy snack on the way home".
Source: tescoplc.com
Holland: Half year 2025 results
Just Eat Takeaway reported: "Net cash generated by operating activities increased to €160mln in H1 2025 from €96mln in H1 2024. Net result from continuing operations improved to a loss of €90mln in H1 2025 from a loss of €203mln in H1 2024. Guidance for 2025 reiterated with GTV and adjusted EBITDA at the lower end of the range. Prosus extended acceptance period for Just Eat Takeaway.com offer until 1 October 2025".
Source: newsroom.justeattakeaway.com
New Zealand: Wellington fruit shop to close the doors after 65 years
A fruit shop that has stood the test of time - spanning decades and generations in a coastal Wellington community - is finally closing its doors. Run by the Lai family since the 1960s, residents say the Eastbourne Fruit Supply is a cornerstone of the community - a place where local teenagers "cut their teeth" in part-time jobs, and customers are greeted by name. But after 65 years, its second-generation owners - siblings Tom, Richard and Sandra Lai - say the time has come to say goodbye.
Source: rnz.co.nz
UK: Vegetable boxes for low income households
A charity is offering free vegetable boxes for low income families who struggle to purchase fresh food. Growing Well will donate up to 30 of its weekly boxes for free to households across Mid Copeland in Cumbria. The mental health recovery charity said the areas covered include Thornhill, Haile, Calderbridge, Ponsonby, Beckermet, Seascale and Gosforth and the process is fully confidential. Harvested weekly, each box includes seven different seasonal vegetables which will be delivered to the recipients' doors or can be collected from a nearby collection point.
Source: bbc.com
Sweden: Fidelio increases its ownership in Greenfood
Greenfood reported: "Fidelio is increasing its ownership in Greenfood by acquiring Nordic Capital's stake in the group. This marks the beginning of an exciting new phase for Greenfood, a company that has delivered record financial results in 2024 and established a leading position in the healthy food space in Europe and the U.S."
Source: greenfood.se
Holland: Ahold Delhaize reports solid Q2 performance driven by sales growth; 2025 outlook reiterated
Ahold Delhaize reported: "Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce, reports second quarter results. European net sales were €9.9bln, an increase of 13.4% at constant exchange rates and 13.3% at actual exchange rates. The higher net sales were partly due to the Profi acquisition, an increase in comparable sales of 4.9%, and store openings, partially offset by the impact from the conversion of stores in Belgium to affiliates. In Q2, online sales increased 12.7%, driven by double-digit growth at bol and Albert Heijn. U.S. net sales were €13.2bln, an increase of 1.9% at constant exchange rates and down 3.1% at actual exchange rates".
In other news: Wiebe Draijer appointed as new Supervisory Board Member and Chair designate.
Source: newsroom.aholddelhaize.com
7-Eleven plans 2,300 new branches by 2030
Seven & i Holdings has announced a huge investment in the growth of its convenience chain 7-Eleven: the Japanese company wants to add 1,300 locations in North America and 1,000 in its home country by 2030. CEO Stephen Dacus also confirmed the planned IPO of its North American operations (with the Speedway and Stripes brands in addition to 7-Eleven) to Reuters. That is scheduled for the second half of 2026 and is part of the strategy to accelerate globally.
Source: retaildetail.eu
US: Wakefern Food Corp. to acquire Morton Williams
Wakefern Food Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Morton Williams stores in the New York metro area, the retail cooperative announced. Wakefern will retain the Morton Williams name, and a wholly owned subsidiary will operate the 17 stores included in the deal. Fifteen stores are located in Manhattan, one in the Bronx, and one in Jersey City. Kevin McDonnell, president of Wakefern's wholly owned subsidiary PRRC, Inc., will lead Morton Williams. PRRC, Inc. operates stores under the Price Rite Marketplace banner.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Capital City Fruit adds industry-leading traceability for every product
Capital City Fruit, a leading grower, shipper, repacker, and supply chain manager for fresh fruits and vegetables, has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® to power its food traceability program. This strategic move sets into motion traceability data intake from Capital City Fruit suppliers, and will add traceability data sharing for the company's retail customers.
Source: businesswire.com
US: Ingles Markets' Q3 profits fall 17.4%
Ingles Markets said its sales and profits were below year-ago levels, although the company appears to be slowly recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. Net income was down about 17.4% for the third quarter, to $26.2mln, and its revenues were down about 3%, to $1.35bln.
Source: supermarketnews.com
New Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising
Coborn's, Inc. reported: "We're excited to welcome Dustin Duerr as our new Director of Produce and Floral Merchandising! In this role, Dustin will lead the strategy, sourcing, and execution of our produce and floral programs - ensuring quality, freshness, and innovation that enhance the guest experience and drive results".
Source: linkedin.com
US Foods reports second quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings
US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, announced results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Second quarter fiscal 2025 highlights: Total case volume increased 0.9%; independent restaurant case volume increased 2.7%. Net sales increased 3.8% to $10.1bln. Gross profit increased 4.2% to $1.8bln. Net income increased 13.1% to $224mln.
Source: businesswire.com