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11 April 2017
Sainsbury's has introduced a new low priced range of fresh fruit and vegetables called Greengrocer's Value Selection. Targeting budget conscious shoppers The new range provides a cheaper alternative to standard fruit and vegetable lines, and should build Sainsbury's appeal with shoppers on tight budgets. The range is mainly made up of class two produce and appears to have replaced the ...
06 April 2017
The retailer currently has three dedicated organic stores and will be expanding the concept. GreenWise Market stores The existing three organic stores operate under the GreenWise Market store banner and offer a similar Publix experience to the traditional stores, but with a bigger focus on organic products. At 40,000 sq ft, the stores are smaller than the average Publix store (average size ...
22 March 2017
Lidl has signed up to Back British Farming, an NFU (National Farmer's Union) charter. Improving relationships with farmers The Back British Farming charter launched in 2013. It is part of the NFU’s wider efforts to put British farming at the heart of food production policies. It asks for the support of the food manufacturing industry, consumers and politicians. Retailers signed up – includi...
09 January 2017
Discount retailer Netto is renewing its focus on organic, as it launches a new organic range in Sweden and is running an organic-themed competition in Denmark. Sweden: new organic private label range for 2017 Netto is launching a new organic private label range this year, Go Eko (Go Organic), as it looks to capitalise on the growing popularity of organic products in Sweden. Source: N...
27 September 2016
We round up developments in central & eastern Europe, including the launch of a new store in Zagreb that aims to raise awareness of food waste; while discounter Penny has begun selling non-standard shapes and sizes of fresh produce in-store at a discount in the Czech Republic. Surplus store offers discounts of 50-90% The new store in Zagreb offers shoppers factory surpluses at a discount of...
22 September 2016
The Co-operative Group has announced the details of the long-awaited re-launch of its loyalty benefits scheme, with the existing programme having been suspended while the business has been in stabilisation and turnaround mode.  All existing and new members can benefit from the new rewards offer as of 21 September.  As before anyone can become a member of the society on the payment of a £1 joining...
21 September 2016
H-E-B is rolling out a new private label line called H-E-B Select Ingredients. Range excludes artificial ingredients The new line, which has over 400 products, will be rolled out across the estate by the end of the year. Products include Greek yoghurt, cereals, bread and nuts and excludes more than 200 artificial ingredients including high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavours. Tar...
14 September 2016
In an Australian first, Coles will offer 10% discounts on fruit and vegetables to customers who reach step targets using an activity tracker. Five 100,000 step targets will unlock discounts Between 14 September and 30 November 2016, customers who wear compatible activity trackers, like a Fitbit, and are members of the Flybuys loyalty scheme, will be eligible to qualify for the promotion. Ev...
13 May 2016
As SPAR operators in Oman and Portugal reveal further expansion possibilities, SPAR UK trials a new health range and SPAR Switzerland launches a new credit card, we round up news from the company. SPAR to continue expansion in Oman SPAR is aiming to operate 24 stores in Oman by the end of 2017, with a target of 14 for 2016, according to SPAR International’s managing director, Tobias Wasmuht...
23 March 2016
The UK discount channel has had some exciting and interesting developments in the first quarter of this year. Here we explore a new entrant in the variety discount channel and Lidl's new online community hub. GHM!: new discounter set up by ex-Asda CEO GMH! (Guess How Much!) aims to be a 'one-stop shop for mums', selling general merchandise, ambient grocery, and clothing from Pep & Co: Bond'...