US judge to hear FTC challenge to Kroger-Albertsons deal in August
U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson set August 26 as the start of a hearing on the Federal Trade Commission's bid for a preliminary injunction to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6bln deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons.
Source: reuters.com
US: BJ's Wholesale Club plans first Louisville store
BJ's Wholesale Club plans to open its first club in Louisville, Kentucky, in early 2025. The BJ's Louisville club follows the company's expansion into Tennessee and Alabama last year.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Presidente Supermarkets expands in Southern, Central Florida
The company, which currently operates about 45 supermarkets in Southern and Central Florida, is hoping to open three additional locations this year, including one in Pompano Beach, Florida, that is set to open in about three weeks, Ariel Martinez, a spokesman for the Miami-based retailer, told Supermarket News.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: GrubMarket expands further into North Carolina through the acquisition of Performance Produce
GrubMarket announced that it has completed the acquisition of Salisbury, North Carolina-based Performance Produce, a well-respected and vertically integrated fresh produce business that sells over 80 different items, sourced primarily from the US and Mexico, to nearly 100 different retail customers across the Southeastern US, including leading global grocery chains. In addition to wholesale distribution, Performance Produce also provides comprehensive 4PL services, including inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, and cold storage, as well as packing and repacking solutions.
Source: prnewswire.com
US: Hannaford to debut newly acquired Maine stores in April
Hannaford will officially welcome customers to its new stores in Fort Kent and Madawaska on April 12 at 7 a.m. In preparation for the conversion, the stores will temporarily close on Monday, April 8, at 2 p.m. for three days before reopening on Friday morning.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: SAMBAZON® acquires SunOpta's Açaí and Smoothie bowls business, doubling manufacturing capacity for ready-to-eat bowls
SAMBAZON®, the pioneer and recognized global leader in organic and Fair Trade certified Açaí, announced it has purchased SunOpta's frozen Açaí and Smoothie bowl business, expanding SAMBAZON's manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
Source: globenewswire.com
trüfrü lands first UK supermarket listing
US frozen snack brand trüfrü has debuted in the UK market with its first supermarket listing in Tesco. The brand will initially launch with three flavours: Strawberries in White & Milk Chocolate, Raspberries in White & Dark Chocolate and Piña Colada Pineapple in White Chocolate & Coconut.
Source: grocerygazette.co.uk
Conad Adriatico opens new logistics center in Italy, expands in Albania
Italian cooperative Conad Adriatico has inaugurated a new distribution center in Grottaglie, Taranto, poised to become one of the largest logistics facilities in Southern Italy. Conad Adriatico continues to expand across the coast, in Albania, with the opening of a new supermarket in Tirana, taking the total store network in Albania and Kosovo to 44.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Ireland: Aldi celebrate St. Patrick's Day with healthy hacks for kids
Aldi Ireland has revealed their tips for eating green this St. Patrick's Day with healthy hacks for kids. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Aldi has a selection of offers across fruit and vegetables until March 13. Nature's Pick Cucumber is down from €0.75 to €0.59, baby potatoes are down from €0.99 to €0.59, and avocados are down from €2.19 to €1.29.
Source: checkout.ie
Les Mousquetaires, E.Leclerc join France's FCD
Les Mousquetaires and E.Leclerc have joined France's Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution (FCD), a representative group for the large-scale retail trade.
Source: esmmagazine.com
French study suggests one in five young people can't recognize a zucchini
A survey by Harris Interactive Study called "The French and daily diet" highlights the disparities in dietary behavior between different age groups of the French population. Those aged 15 to 24, which accounts for 20%, cannot tell the difference between a zucchini (more commonly known in France as a courgette) and a cucumber. Faced with an image of a zucchini, 18% of young people thought they recognized a cucumber, while 2% thought they saw an aubergine.
Source: euronews.com
Belgium: Okay opens third Okay Direct in Ghent
Okay will open its third Okay Direct store in Ghent on Wednesday, March 13, on Kortrijksepoortstraat, near Verlorenkost. Customers can find everything they need for their daily groceries quickly and easily: a basic range of fresh produce, but also main-course salads, ready meals, desserts, beverages, and several 'emergency' items, such as rubbish bags and toilet paper.
Source: press.colruytgroup.com
Austria: Fallen Galeria owner René Benko seeks insolvency
Galeria owner René Benko has filed for insolvency for himself. A lot of creditors, including the Austrian tax authorities, are hot on his heels.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Supermarkets proximity stores drive sales in Romania
Supermarkets and proximity stores were the top performers in Romania's grocery retail market in 2023, according to RetailZoom, reports Economica.net. Supermarket sales increased by 16.5% in value terms and 1.5% in volume terms compared to 2022, while sales in convenience stores grew by 18.1% in value and 1.6% in volume.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Goldman Sachs London staff are getting a fruit and veg stall of their own
A new perk is being rolled out in Goldman Sachs' Shoe Lane London office. As of next Monday, staff buying lunches in the cafeteria will also be able to buy local vegetables to cook at home. The initiative, which supports a variety of local businesses and local growers, is also intended to stop vegetables going to waste.
Source: efinancialcareers.com
Romania: Carrefour partners with Tazz for fast grocery delivery
Carrefour Romania has announced a strategic partnership with Tazz, the only rapid delivery platform in the country. Customers can choose from over 20,000 items per Carrefour hypermarket location, including fresh produce, local brands, household items, and more.
Source: esmmagazine.com