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Covirán continues expansion of network

Covirán opened five more neighbourhood supermarkets in May, three in Spain (Andalusia, Catalonia and Castilla León) and another two in Portugal (Faro and Setúbal). These establishments have generated 11 jobs […]
mer 15/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Russian discounter Mere close shops in Spain

Russian discounter Mere close shops in Spain
Hard-discounter Mere is to close up shop in Spain, where it has eight outlets, distributed in the provinces of Valencia (Gandía, Pobla de Vallbona, Aldaia and Onteniente), León (capital), Madrid […]
jeu 17/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Truck driver shortages constrain Ocado growth

Truck driver shortages constrain Ocado growth
Online supermarket Ocado enjoyed strong sales in 2021, with revenue up 7.2%, but growth was constrained by HGV driver shortages as well as a warehouse fire in southeast London when […]
mer 16/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

HappyFresh Supermarket launched in South-East Asia

HappyFresh Supermarket launched in South-East Asia
HappyFresh has expanded its online grocery delivery platform with the launch of HappyFresh Supermarket, a new service supplied by the company’s own dark stores. HappyFresh Supermarket is available in major […]
mer 16/02/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

First Jumbo City store opens in Antwerp

First Jumbo City store opens in Antwerp
Dutch retail giant Jumbo has opened its first Jumbo City neighbourhood store in Antwerp. The brand new 600m2 outlet is aimed at urban shoppers. With a prominent fresh produce department, […]
mer 22/12/2021

Asda teams up with Just Eat

Asda teams up with Just Eat
UK retailer Asda has signed a deal with Just Eat to make 1,000 Asda grocery items available on the Just Eat platform for home delivery seven days a week, with […]
lun 20/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
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Wellcome unveils new concept store

Wellcome unveils new concept store
Hong Kong retailer Wellcome has launched a new concept store called Wellcome Fresh, featuring 23 zones and 15,000 products. Located in The Westwood shopping centre, the store has over 50,000ft2 […]
lun 25/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Lidl workers in Belgium strike

Lidl workers in Belgium strike
Around 100 Lidl stores across Belgium closed their doors last week due to a staff strike over excessive workloads, with unions threatening further action in coming days if nothing changes. […]
lun 18/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Mercadona to expand in Portugal

Spain’s leading supermarket chain Mercadona is to open its first store in Lisbon next year as it continues its expansion in the country. By the end of 2021, the retailer […]
jeu 09/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Tesco opens first “Just Walk Out” store

Tesco has opened its first “just walk out” branch. The Tesco Express store in Holborn, London, has recently reopened after refurbishment with new pay gates and cameras installed in the […]
mer 18/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Hema (Freshippo) opens 400 neighbourhood stores in 80 days

Hema (Freshippo) opens 400 neighbourhood stores in 80 days
Chinese retailer Hema has established the Hema Neighborhood Business Unit (Hema NB), opening 400 neighbourhood stores across China in 80 days. As the third division of the Hema business group, […]
lun 16/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

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