ESM - European Supermarket Magazine

26/07/2024

Canadian retailer Loblaw Companies Limited missed analysts' expectations for second-quarter revenue, hurt by soft demand for some household items and non-essential products such as apparel.

Canada's Loblaw missed analysts' expectations for Q2 revenue, hurt by soft demand for some household items and non-essential products.

26/07/2024

WITRON Group has designed and realised the omnichannel distribution centre of Migros Verteilbetrieb AG (MVB) in Neuendorf, near Basel, Switzerland.

WITRON has designed and realised the omnichannel distribution centre of Migros Verteilbetrieb AG (MVB) in Neuendorf, near Basel, Switzerland.

26/07/2024

Dayeeta Das examines the latest developments in the table olives and olive oil sectors, and explores whether the segment is turning bearish.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/features/all-about-olives-exploring-the-table-olives-and-olive-oil-sector-269869?preview=true

26/07/2024

Italian agri-food group Amadori has reported 2023 revenues of €1.78 billion, a 2.5% increase on the previous year, driven by increased volume and higher prices for premium products.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/a-brands/italys-amadori-reports-2-5-growth-in-turnover-in-2023-269813?preview=true

26/07/2024

Upmarket Italian food retailer Eataly has introduced a new QR code initiative for blind and visually impaired consumers.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/technology/eataly-embraces-inclusivity-with-accessible-labels-269776?preview=true

26/07/2024

Anthony Myers explores the changing tastes in bakery and pastry products, and how economic factors and well-being influence consumer choices.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/features/preview-269865?preview=true

26/07/2024

Carrefour Romania is simplifying its business structure by merging five companies it operates into a single entity.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/carrefour-streamlines-romanian-operations-through-merger-269319?preview=true

26/07/2024

Inflationary pressures and the cost-of-living crisis have had a notable impact on consumer preference for private-label products, the latest edition of the EY Future Consumer Index has found.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/private-label/consumer-preference-for-private-labels-accelerated-by-inflation-says-ey-270028?preview=true

26/07/2024

The financial impact of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the French economy is expected to be only temporary, according to a report by French statistics authority Insee.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/a-brands/frances-gdp-boost-from-paris-2024-olympics-likely-to-be-short-lived-270020?preview=true

26/07/2024

Buyer's Brief: As summer temperatures rise, Nick Peksa examines trends in tuna, including the effect of climate on the fishing industry.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/features/preview-269860?preview=true

26/07/2024

PepsiCo has announced an investment of £13 million (€15.4 million) in its tortilla chip factory in Coventry as Doritos marks 30 years since its launch in the UK in 1994.

PepsiCo has invested £13 million (€15.4 million) in its tortilla chip factory in Coventry as Doritos marks 30 years since its launch in the UK in 1994.

26/07/2024

Groupe Casino has extended its partnership with TotalEnergies in France for five years, effective 1 October 2024.

Groupe Casino has extended its partnership with TotalEnergies in France for five years, effective 1 October 2024.

25/07/2024

Keurig Dr Pepper reported a rise in second-quarter revenue and profit, aided by higher prices and steady demand for its energy drinks and sodas in the United States and international markets.

Keurig Dr Pepper posted a rise in quarterly revenue and profit, aided by higher prices and steady demand for its energy drinks and sodas.

25/07/2024

A select group of professionals from a variety of different sectors within the cold-chain industry recently gathered in Wiesbaden, Germany, for the EUROVENT KÄLTE KOLLOQUIUM. Eurovent Certita Certification

A select group of professionals from a variety of different sectors within the cold-chain industry recently gathered in Wiesbaden, Germany, for the EUROVENT KÄL...

25/07/2024

Portuguese retailer Jerónimo Martins posted a larger-than-expected 28% drop in second-quarter net profit, as a decline in margins from food price deflation offset higher sales at Polish market leader Biedronka.

Portuguese retailer Jerónimo Martins posted a larger-than-expected 28% drop in second-quarter net profit.

25/07/2024

British American To***co (BAT) reported a 1.3% rise in half-year profit, exceeding analyst expectations, but said it was likely to fall short of its 2025 ambitions on smoking alternatives.

British American To***co (BAT) reported a 1.3% rise in half-year profit, exceeding analyst expectations, but said it was likely to fall short of its 2025 ambiti...

25/07/2024

The chief executive of Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, JP Scally, is to take up the role of CEO of the discounter's French operations on 1 August. Lidl Ireland Lidl France

https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/lidl-ireland-lidl-france-appoint-new-chief-executives-270056?preview=true

25/07/2024

Consumer goods giant Unilever beat first-half profit expectations, boosted by resilient pricing even as sales growth disappointed.

Unilever has reported worse than expected underlying quarterly sales after it was unable to win back shoppers it had alienated in recent years with higher price...

25/07/2024

Nestlé, the world's biggest packaged food company, lowered its sales outlook, noting it had to slow its pace of price hikes earlier than it would have liked as consumers have become increasingly cost-conscious.

Nestlé lowered its sales outlook, noting it had to slow its pace of price hikes as consumers have become increasingly cost-conscious.

25/07/2024

Les Mousquetaires was the fastest-growing grocer in France in the four weeks to 7 July, new data from Kantar has shown, with the retailer posting a 1.1 percentage point increase in market share, to 17.2%.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/les-mousquetaires-the-fastest-growing-retailer-in-france-in-june-270013?preview=true

25/07/2024

A week of hot summer weather at the end of June, England reaching the final of the Euro 2024 soccer championship and promotions on branded goods drove UK grocery sales over the last month, industry data has shown. NielsenIQ

https://www.esmmagazine.com/retail/preview-269992?preview=true

25/07/2024

Stephen Wynne-Jones talks to Cécile Beliot-Zind, CEO of Bel Group, about the company's vision to align health and business goals.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/features/preview-269855?preview=true

25/07/2024

Aldi UK has announced plans to create 1,000 jobs in its new stores by the end of this year.

Aldi UK plans to create 1,000 jobs in its new stores by the end of this year in managerial roles as well as apprentices and cleaners.

25/07/2024

Retail giant Carrefour has upheld its end-year profit and cashflow targets, saying it looked to the second half of the year with confidence as its French and Brazilian markets drove profit growth in the first six months of 2024.

Carrefour has upheld its end-year profit and cashflow targets, saying it looked to the second half of the year with confidence.

24/07/2024

Consumer goods giants including Nestlé, Mars Wrigley and Ferrero have backed the European Union's upcoming ban on imported goods linked to deforestation, amid calls from some companies to delay it, a document seen by Reuters showed.

Nestlé, Mars Wrigley and Ferrero have backed the European Union's upcoming ban on imported goods linked to deforestation.

24/07/2024

Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has appointed Filippo Catalano as its next chief information and digital officer (CIDO).

Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has appointed Filippo Catalano as its next chief information and digital officer (CIDO).

24/07/2024

Convenience food firm Greencore has raised its full-year guidance after delivering what it described as a 'strong financial and operational performance' in the third quarter of its financial year 2024.

Greencore Group has raised its full-year guidance after delivering a 'strong financial and operational performance' in the third quarter.

24/07/2024

Stora Enso expects pressure from high wood costs and market uncertainties to continue throughout 2024, the Finnish forestry firm said, after it posted lower-than-expected revenue in the second quarter of the year.

https://www.esmmagazine.com/packaging-design/stora-enso-expects-high-costs-market-uncertainty-to-continue-in-2024-269985

24/07/2024

Kleenex tissue maker Kimberly-Clark has raised its forecast for full-year profit after beating Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit, betting on higher prices and steady demand for its personal care products.

Kleenex maker Kimberly-Clark has raised its forecast for full-year profit after beating Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit.

24/07/2024

Philip Morris International raised its annual profit forecast, banking on higher cigarette prices and its growing ni****ne pouch brand ZYN while trimming the outlook for its core heated to***co business. ****ne ***co

Philip Morris International raised its annual profit forecast, banking on higher cigarette prices and its growing ni****ne pouch brand ZYN.