Amazon named among top UK companies to work for in 2025
Amazon reported: "Amazon has been certified as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK by the Top Employers Institute for the second consecutive year. This certification acknowledges our commitment to the development and well-being of our employees across the UK, and also marks the third year Amazon has been recognised as one of the Top Employers in Europe".
Source: aboutamazon.co.uk
UAE: Union Coop sells 27,000 tons of fruits and vegetables in 2024
Union Coop reported: "Dubai based retailer 'Union Coop' has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2024 by selling approximately 27,000 tons of fruits and vegetables, according to Mr. Shuaib Al Hammadi, Senior Media Section Manager, Union Coop. This achievement reflects a significant increase compared to previous years".
Source: corporate.unioncoop.ae
Portugal: Jerónimo Martins achieves 'record sales' in FY 2024 driven by Biedronka
Portuguese food distribution group Jerónimo Martins reported a 9.3% sales increase in full-year 2024, reaching €33.5bln, a new company record, while fourth-quarter turnover was up by 6.7%, to €8.7bln. Polish grocery retailer Biedronka remained the key driver of growth, contributing 70.4% to the group's total revenue with a 9.6% sales increase to €23.6bln.
Source: esmmagazine.com
New Zealand: Grocery prices rose 2.7% during 2024
Stats NZ spokesperson Nicola Growden said food price increases were partly offset by cheaper fruit and vegetables, down an annual 8%. "Fruit and vegetable prices were driven by lower prices for kūmara, potatoes, and onions", she said.
Source: rnz.co.nz
UK: Deliveroo is positive on 2024 earnings after 'robust' final quarter
Meal delivery company Deliveroo said it had "robust" growth in its final quarter, with gross sales on its platform up 7%, driven by more orders and increased spending. The British company said adjusted core earnings were expected to be towards the top end of its 110-130mln pound ($134-$159mln) range, adding that it would be free cash flow positive for the year, in line with its guidance.
Source: reuters.com
Chain opens two supermarkets in Ibiza
Aldi explains in a press release: "maintains its commitment to continue growing in the Balearic Islands and announces that it plans to open five new stores", including two in Ibiza, where it already operates one in the municipality of Sant Josep.
Source: diariodeibiza.com
Love at first bite! Co-op unveils new £10 Valentine's Meal Deal
Co-op reported: "Co-op unveils its Valentine's Day Dine in Deal for two, with membership card holders able to choose a main meal, side and bottle of wine from the retailer's premium Irresistible range for just a tenner, saving up to £8.85. Irresistible side: Irresistible Mash Potato 400g, Irresistible Triple Cooked Chunky Chips 360g, Irresistible EVOO Flatbread Garlic and Parsley 155g, Co-op Irresistible Dauphinoise Potatoes 400g, Co-op Irresistible Vegetable Steamer 250g".
Source: co-operative.coop
Discounter Pepco says Poundland's sales fall worsened in Christmas quarter
European discounter Pepco Group said the performance of its struggling Poundland business in Britain deteriorated in the Christmas quarter, with underlying revenue falling 7.3%. The Warsaw-listed retailer, which also owns the Pepco and Dealz brands, said group like-for-like revenue fell 1.1% in the three months to December 31, its fiscal first quarter, narrowing from 3.5% in the prior quarter.
Source: reuters.com
Getir founder vows to sue over Mubadala's bid for Turkish firm
A Getir founder said he would pursue legal action against what he called an "illegal coup" by Mubadala, the Turkish fast-delivery company's largest shareholder, which was moving to secure shareholder approval for its takeover bid.
Source: reuters.com
Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia to merge into Unicoop Etruria
Italian cooperatives Unicoop Tirreno and Coop Centro Italia are merging to form Unicoop Etruria in a move that seeks to create a more competitive and influential force in the retail market in Central Italy. The merger process has been initiated with approval from both cooperatives' boards. Member meetings will be held in February to formally approve the changes. The new cooperative will have over 800,000 members and will be one of the largest in Italy.
Source: esmmagazine.com
UK: Co-op starts search for exciting new food and drink businesses to join its Incubator programme, the ApiaryCo-op reported: "The search is underway for innovative and exciting new suppliers to join Co-op's Incubator programme, known as The Apiary, and the opportunity to work with the convenience retailer towards a listing on its shelves".
Source: co-operative.coop
METRO once again recognised as a top employer
METRO reported: "METRO can count itself among the most attractive employers, as the Top Employers Institute has announced for the year 2025. Thanks to the numerous awards received by METRO's European companies, METRO received another regional award as a top employer in Europe".
Source: newsroom.metroag.de
UK: Royal Menu and Shopping List
Lidl GB reported: "Example menu and hero ingredients from Lidl - Monday: Homemade bread, a bowl of fresh fruit, and fresh fruit juice; Fairtrade Organic Bananas, British Braeburn Apples; Beef pie, a bacon-parmesan crumble and vegetables".
Source: corporate.lidl.co.uk
US: New Seasons Market CEO leaves company amid strategic shift
New Seasons Market CEO Nancy Lebold has stepped down from her position, according to a report from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Company veteran Dave Kauder will now lead daily operations for the grocer in the newly created position of SVP of retail, New Seasons confirmed to the news outlet.
Source: progressivegrocer.com
US: New Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton, Florida, to open February 11
Whole Foods Market will open a new 35,000-square-foot store located at 9560 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida, on February 11. Features of the new Boca Raton store include: an array of certified organic, conventional, and Sourced for Good produce, including collard greens and kale from Lady Moon Farms, tomatoes from Pacific Tomato Growers, and grapefruit from Florida Classic Growers.
Source: media.wholefoodsmarket.com
Albertsons announces corporate layoffs
Albertsons has laid off workers in its corporate and division support workforce in an effort to lower expenses, a spokesperson for the grocer confirmed in an email to Grocery Dive. The company would not disclose the number of employees it laid off, or when it did so, but did state that "no store-level associates" were impacted. A company spokesperson told Boise Dev that Albertsons will transfer some of the roles to individuals in other countries.
Source: grocerydive.com
Lidl US opening a fresh new store in Paramus, New JerseyLidl US reported: "We're opening a new Lidl US location at 651 RT-17, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652 on Wednesday, February 12. Break out your best fruit and veggie salad recipes because we get fresh produce from our suppliers daily".
Source: mediacenter.lidl.com
US: Grocery Outlet readies 3 new stores in Ohio
Grocery Outlet is continuing to expand its footprint in Ohio, this time with a trio of openings in the northeast corner of the Buckeye State. The company will hold two ribbon-cutting ceremonies at its newests store in the Cleveland suburbs of Parma and Brooklyn on January 23, with another location near Canton opening its doors on February 13.
Source: progressivegrocer.com