We review Ahold Delhaize’s Q2 results, outlining key highlights from the US and Europe. The retailer also announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect ecommerce business to Getir. Group highlights: continued growth in online In Q3, net sales rose 2.9% at constant exchange rates, to €21.9bn, while like-for-like sales increased by 3.1%. During the quarter, Ahold De...

Roundup of the recent strategic initiatives and promotions for Singles’ Day led by China’s leading ecommerce giants. Ecommerce rivals compete for Singles’ Day success This year’s Singles’ Day Shopping Festival (also referred as 11.11 or Double 11) unfolds amidst global economic uncertainty, with shoppers seeking value-for-money products. High-income shoppers still value brands and new produ...

Aldi Nord and Lidl are both testing Scan & Go in the Netherlands. Following my visit to their stores, I assess the solutions implemented by the two discounters. The Scan & Go solutions Aldi Aldi has opted to collaborate with Austrian based self-scan experts Shopreme to produce its Scan & Go solution. It is an app-based system, so shoppers need to download the app and register before th...