Żabka appoints Adam Manikowski as CEO of Polish business
Żabka has appointed Adam Manikowski as the chief executive officer of the Żabka Polska business unit, effective 1 June 2025. The new role recognises the scale and impact of the business area and its key importance for the entire Żabka Group, according to the company.
Source: esmmagazine.com
BigBasket to launch 10-minute food delivery across India by March 2026, executive says
India's BigBasket plans to roll out 10-minute food delivery services nationwide by the end of fiscal 2026 as competition intensifies in the $7.1bln quick-commerce space, its executive told Reuters.
Source: reuters.com
Carrefour aims to open 100 stores in Spain this year
Carrefour Spain aims to open at least 100 stores this year, which should take it over the milestone of 1,600 outlets in the country. This will strengthen the retailer's market-leading position in the country.
Source: retaildetail.eu
Morrisons celebrates growing its presence in the gulf with Lulu Retail at International Festival in Qatar
Morrisons reported: "Morrisons has further strengthened its international presence by participating in the British Food Festival in Qatar, hosted by leading regional retailer Lulu Retail Group. Morrisons showcased the quality and breadth of its offer to customers across the Gulf region, supported by its strategic export partner - Y International UK Ltd".
Source: morrisons-corporate.com
UK: EG group profits plummet from $1.4bln to $10mln following Asda forecourt sale
EG Group, the petrol forecourt empire founded by billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, has reported a dramatic fall in pre-tax profits, plunging from $1.4bln to just $10mln over the past year. The sharp decline follows the sale of the group's UK convenience store network to Asda and further operational restructuring.
Source: bmmagazine.co.uk
Cibus acquires grocery stores in The Netherlands and Denmark
Nordic retail real estate company Cibus has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a grocery store in the Netherlands and one in Denmark. Cibus purchased a fully-let Albert Heijn grocery store in Ede, Netherlands, for around €5.4mln. In Denmark, the real estate investor agreed to purchase a Netto grocery store in Horsens for about €4.1mln.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Rohlik follows Ocado's lead: shift from online supermarket to tech company
Rohlik is marketing its logistics technology: by spinning off Veloq, the Czech online supermarket group now wants to help other supermarket chains with e-commerce. The Czechs are following Ocado's lead in more ways than one.
Source: retaildetail.eu
REMA 1000 Denmark penalised over information given to Competition Authority
REMA 1000 Denmark is paying a fine of DKK 40,000 (€5362.36) to the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority over information related to its acquisition of Aldi Denmark in 2023.
Source: esmmagazine.com
Amazon has more than 40% market share in Austria
The three largest marketplaces in Austria account for 52% of the total online spending in the country. Amazon stands head and shoulders above the rest, with a 41% share of the total. Zalando and eBay follow, while Chinese platforms are gaining ground. This is according to new rankings from the Austrian Retail Association and statistics agency ECDB.
Source: ecommercenews.eu
US: Tops Markets opens latest New York store
Tops Markets LLC recently held the grand opening of its newest location, in Ellenville, New York, a $2mln investment in the local economy providing new jobs for more than 120 area residents. Among the store's features are: A fresh produce department offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-serve trays and sides.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
Banana milk sales surge amid functional beverage boom
One of the most recognised brands in the category is American beverage company Mooala, best known for its flagship "bananamilk" product, which is dairy-free, nut-free, and organic. The company has played a key role in introducing banana milk to a broader consumer base, particularly in North America.
Source: supermarketnews.co.nz
US: Walmart is quickly gaining ground in the grocery industry. What does that mean for other retailers?
The mass retailer and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh's grocery market - and similar battles are playing out in other markets across the U.S. Regional grocers and specialty chains enjoy advantages in terms of the freshness of the goods they sell and their ability to present them that are hard for Walmart to match, said Robert Altun, a research analyst who covers Walmart for RetailStat.
Source: grocerydive.com
US: Sweetgreen's not-so-secret weapon in light of a potential $30 minimum wage
Labor costs are expected to continue to rise across the industry. But the fast casual's CEO Jonathan Neman sees room for 1,000 Sweetgreens domestically, tapping technology that he says will help beat competitors on price.
Source: restaurantbusinessonline.com
US: Online grocery sales see 27% annual rise in May, but dip month over month
Online grocery sales saw strong growth in May compared to a year ago. The sector's sales reached $8.7bln in May 2025, a 27% year-over-year increase, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus.
Source: chainstoreage.com
US: UNFI cyberattack shuts down network and leaves Whole Foods and others in limbo
United Natural Foods Inc.'s (UNFI) third-quarter earnings call turned into a crisis-management situation as executives provided an update on a security breach that occurred late last week. The cyberattack could impact the shelves of UNFI's biggest customer, Whole Foods, in the coming days. The breach overshadowed what was a strong third quarter, with UNFI posting a net sales year-over-year increase of 7.5% to just over $8bln. Natural net sales rose 12%, while conventional food net sales increased 2.7%.
Source: supermarketnews.com