Germany: Aldi acquires companies from Altmuehltaler Mineralbrunnen
German retailer Aldi Nord has announced the acquisition of some companies from the beverage firm Altmuehltaler Mineralbrunnen Group. According to Aldi’s press release, the Altmuehltaler Mineralbrunnen Group is one of the most important producers and bottlers of mineral water and non-alcoholic soft drinks in Germany and the firm employs around 400 people, jobs that will […]
UK: Morrisons to close unprofitable McColl’s stores
British supermarket chain Morrisons has announced the closure of 132 McColl’s convenience stores so that the retailer can make a profit in the medium term. According to an article in European Supermarket Magazine, the retailer plans to close most stores this year, leaving 55 stores with a post office to close in 2023. The McColl’s […]
UK: Asda to open Asda Express convenience stores
Asda, one of Britain’s leading retailers, has announced the launch of convenience stores under the banner Asda Express. According to the company’s press release, the first store is scheduled to open on the 8th November 2022 in Sutton Coldfield, and a second store is expected to open the following month on the 6th December in […]
USA: Kroger and Albertsons announce merger
US retail chains Kroger and Albertsons, currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 largest supermarket retailers in the country, have announced that the companies are to merge. According to a Kroger press release, the merger will expand customer reach and improve proximity to fresh and affordable food to around 85 million households. Under the terms […]
Australia: Coles sells convenience store business
Australian retailer Coles Group has announced the sale of its fuel and convenience store business to fuel firm Viva Energy. According to sources, Coles and Viva Energy had been operating the business in a partnership that was planned to end in 2029. With this acquisition, Viva Energy will operate the largest fuel and convenience network […]
Spain: Mercadona invests in €60 million in logistics platform
Spanish retailer Mercadona has made an investment of €60 million ($58.5 million) in its logistics platform in Riba-Roja del Turia, Valencia. According to an article in Revista Inforetail, the resources will be used to optimise and modernise its warehouse for fresh produce in the logistics centre. With the investment, improvements will be made in the centre’s […]
USA: Misfits Market to acquire Imperfect Foods
US online grocer Misfits Market has announced the purchase of fellow e-commerce firm Imperfect Foods. According to sources, the companies are intended to be operated separately at first, before being merged into a single brand. Both online grocers started out retailing mishappen products in order to prevent food waste, but currently also sell a broader range of fresh products such […]
Austria: Billa introduces plant-based store concept
Austrian retailer Billa, a subsidiary of the Rewe Group, has announced the opening of a store with a plant-based concept called Billa Pflanzilla. According to sources, the new concept was launched in response to research that revealed that 46% of Austrians have recently reduced consumption of animal products and that 28% of 18 and 19 year olds […]
Poland: Netto Poland moves headquarters to Warsaw
Polish branch of supermarket chain Netto has announced this week that it is moving its headquarters to Harmony Office Center II in Warsaw. According to sources, the retailer will take 2000 sq. metres within the complex which has a favourable position due to its proximity to Warsaw city centre and very good public transport access […]
USA: Kroger announces opening of new fulfilment centre
Kroger, one of US’s largest grocery retailers, has announced that they are opening a new Customer Fulfilment Centre in Dallas, Texas, powered by the Uk’s Ocado group. According to sources, the centre will utilise automated robotics technology to improve customer experience. It is part of Kroger’s delivery network, with more than 1,000 bots traversing a […]