US: Fred Meyer workers in Portland, Oregon, go on strike
Fred Meyer workers in the Portland area are now on the picket line for a week-long strike that's slated to last until September 3. Unfair labor practices are at the center of the protest. UFCW Local 555 is accusing Portland, Oregon-based Fred Meyer, which is owned by Kroger, of refusing to offer essential information for current negotiations.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Publix adds another location in Kentucky lineup
The Florida-based grocer announced that it is moving ahead with a new store in Owensboro, Kentucky, about 100 miles southwest of Louisville and the fourth largest city in the state.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Amazon Fresh opens 4 stores in 1 day
The Seattle-based retail giant opened four new grocery stores in one day, following its grand openings in Eatontown, New Jersey, in June and in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights in July. The four stores that opened are in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Roseville, California, Lodi, New Jersey, and Tinley Park, Illinois, an Amazon spokesperson said in an email to Supermarket News.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: The Fresh Grocer opens 1st location on Long Island
The Fresh Grocer celebrated the grand opening of its newest store - its first on Long Island - in Oakdale, New York. Located at 885 Montauk Highway in Lighthouse Commons, the 26,000-square-foot store offers fresh prepared foods, groceries and produce in a full-service supermarket format.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
JD.com expands global sales with enhanced shipping options and free delivery in the US, Japan, and Singapore
JD Global Sales, JD.com's international e-commerce division that caters to Chinese consumers globally, announced enhancements to its overseas shipping services for customers in the U.S., Japan, and Singapore. Starting August 28, shoppers will have access to improved logistics options, including consolidated shipping and three direct shipping models: Air Express, Air Standard, and Sea Economical. These services are available for self-operated (1P) products purchased via the JD.com app.
Source: jdcorporateblog.com
Coles rolls out compostable fresh produce bags in support of creating a more sustainable and plastic-free WA
Coles has removed single-use fresh produce plastic bags in all stores across Western Australia, in line with the next stage of the State's plastic ban which comes into effect on 1 September - a change that will remove 36mln conventional plastic produce bags from circulation in one year.
Source: colesgroup.com.au
Fruit and vegetables sales recover in Sweden, study finds
Fruit and vegetables sales in Sweden is showing signs of recovery this year after sharp declines in 2022 and 2023 as inflationary pressures weighed on consumers. Sales of fruit and vegetables increased 3.3% year on year in the first half of 2024, according to the latest data from Dagligvaruindex Frukt och Grönt (Grocery Index Fruit and Vegetables). The volume of fruit and vegetables sales increased by 5.1% in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2023, data showed. Mats Dalin, purchasing manager for fruit and vegetables at Coop Sweden, stated: "We are very pleased to see that our customers and members can once again prioritise buying fruit and vegetables".
Source: esmmagazine.com
Poland: Eurocash Group reports a weak first half due to slower-than-expected economic recovery
Eurocash Group has reported a decline in revenue and profit in the first half as Poland's economy recovers at a slower pace than economists and analysts expected. In the first half, Eurocash Group generated revenue of PLN 15.8bln (€3.7bln), or 1% lower than the first half of 2023.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Germany: Aldi Nord launches new campaign to promote freshness
Discounter Aldi Nord has announced the launch of a new campaign, entitled So einfach geht Frische (Freshness is so easy), which seeks to promote the fresh products available in its stores. Aldi Nord recently started a major price promotion in the fruit and vegetable sector. In the coming weeks, Aldi Nord plans to reduce the prices of numerous fruit and vegetable items. At the start of the promotion, for example, table pears will cost €2.89 per kilogram instead of €3.29, a reduction of 12%.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Morrisons cut prices on over 2,000 products in stores and online for More Card customers
Morrisons reported: "Morrisons has announced its latest value offering for customers with the launch of thousands of significantly lower prices for More Card customers, an increasing range of products included in its Aldi and Lidl Price Match promise and a continuation of its Low Everyday Price commitment - permanently low prices on products customers love. Morrisons has also added over 70 products to its Aldi and Lidl Price Match which launched in February this year to reassure customers that hundreds of weekly essentials are still the same price or lower than those offered by Aldi and Lidl. These further products include weekly staples such as broccoli, mince, cheese, potatoes and rice".
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
SPAR NI invests in EUROSPAR Supermarket in Coleraine
Henderson Group, SPAR UK wholesaler for Northern Ireland, celebrated the opening of EUROSPAR Supermarket on Millburn Road in Coleraine. The store provides an increased offer for customers, with up to 2,000 new lines available across various departments ranging from frozen to ambient. This includes an extensive selection of fresh produce, over 75% of which comes from local suppliers, and an expanded bakery.
Source: spar-international.com
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