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Food18 November, 2024
German supermarkets dominate ranking of largest European food retailers
The ranking of the 50 largest European food retailers is led by three German groups. The lead of Schwarz Gruppe, the parent company of Lidl, is increasing.
Food18 November, 2024
Intermarché kicks off ambitious private label rebrand
French retailer Intermarché aims to earn 40 % of its sales through its private labels by 2026. The range will be rationalised and products will be redesigned, with the retailer’s name on the packaging for the first time.
General18 November, 2024
Founder puts French discounter Gifi up for sale
French discounter Gifi is looking for a new owner. The founder hopes a new owner will rejuvenate the chain, which is no longer in optimal health itself….
Food18 November, 2024
“Jumbo already profitable in Belgium”, but CEO admits “we were ready to leave”
Jumbo may already reach operational profitability in Belgium this year, one year earlier than planned. Nevertheless, CEO Ton van Veen admits that the retailer had made plans to leave the country due to its troubled start.
Food15 November, 2024
What value foodservice prodigy Wonder sees in Grubhub
Who is Wonder, the newcomer that got a bargain when it bought Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway for ‘only’ 650 million dollars? Behind the American start-up are some big names with even bigger ambitions…
Food15 November, 2024
Amazon hands over German fresh groceries to Rohlik
Just a week after announcing a collaboration with Czech online supermarket Knuspr (Rohlik), Amazon is ending its own fresh grocery delivery service in Germany.
Fashion14 November, 2024
CEO tries to rescue nosediving Burberry
British luxury brand Burberry has seen its sales fall 22 % in the first half of the year. A new strategy should help the fashion retailer win back lost customers, while at the same time millions of pounds of costs will be cut.
Food14 November, 2024
Unilever seeks to divest Dutch classics
Unilever is considering the sale of classic Dutch brands such as Unox (soups) and Conimex (Asian seasonings). The manufacturer wants to focus only on its thirty biggest brands.
General14 November, 2024
Amazon launches Haul to challenge Temu
Amazon has released its discount site Haul, with which it wants to rival Temu – just in time for the holiday season. All of the items sold on Haul will cost twenty dollars or less.
General14 November, 2024
New stores push Action to record sales
Action continues to grow: the Dutch non-food discounter raised its sales 20.9 % to 9.6 billion in the first three quarters of this year, thanks to both new shops and new customers.
General14 November, 2024
Forecast: 9% more parcels during holidays
During the upcoming end-of-year period, 9% more parcels will be delivered in Europe than a year earlier. The growth is the result of increasing e-commerce, as well as shipments between companies.
General14 November, 2024
Blokker bankrupt in Netherlands, search for solution starts
Dutch retailer Blokker has been declared bankrupt, even though its distribution centre and franchise stores are not part of the bankruptcy. The company’s own shops are trying to stay open for a clearance sale.