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Carrefour has announced Q2 and H1 results showing continued strength in several markets, especially France. At a group level, Q2 showed a sequential slowdown on Q1’s performance but was against a high comparable base in 2020. In H1 the retailer said like-for-like sales rose 3.9% to €38.3 bn. H1 highlights In the first half of its 2021 financial year, Carrefour noted several positive develop...

DIA and Amazon are expanding the coverage of their service to more cities in Spain, as Mercadona revealed its 2019 to 2020 sustainability investment and its future initiatives. Meanwhile, Eroski shared its 2020 growth as it increased its understanding of its shoppers’ behaviour and, finally, Condis revealed how franchising had helped it expand during 2020. DIA and Amazon expand express deliver...

As Carrefour implements a big data platform across several countries, Carrefour Belgium is working with Google Cloud and, in its home market, it is rolling out parcel collection lockers, we round up news from the retailer. Carrefour implements big data platform, Eagle Carrefour has announced it has implemented Eagle, which it describes as being ‘ a new big data platform that can consolidate...

Understand four sustainable initiatives from around the region that are set to change the way retailers tackle plastic and food waste. Eroski prevents generates of 1,100 tonnes of plastic Spain-based Eroski has taken steps that mean it has not had to use more than 1,100 tonnes of single use plastic annually. The retailer claims its success in removing plastics was helped by increasing the use...

Lidl and Kaufland’s parent company, Schwarz Group, has released its 2020/21 financial results. The group enjoyed strong growth of 9.6%, taking its total sales to €125.3 bn. Lidl continues to drive the group’s sales, advancing by 9.9%, while Kaufland posted an increase of 7.5%. Lidl reinforces its position as Europe’s largest retailer Lidl’s total sales reached €96.3 bn, which will mean it w...

With private label share of sales rising across much of Western Europe, we’ve published a series of three brand new reports for IGD Retail Analysis subscribers: Private label in Europe Private label trends in Western Europe 10 retailers winning in private label in Western Europe Here are some of the key highlights: 1. France, Portugal and Spain are am...

As Caprabo grew sales 6.6% in 2020 and highlights its future expansion plans for 2021, Aldi is set to reinforce its price reduction strategy, to continue to meet shopper demand. Separately, DinoSol reported its sales advance by 1.6%, while Vegalsa-Eroski declared its sales grew 7.9% in 2020. Caprabo announces 6.6% growth Caprabo said it grew by 6.6% to €842m by the end of its financial year...

Ocado Retail’s revenue grew by 19.8% in the first half (26 weeks ended 30 th May), whilst Group revenue (Retail, Solutions and logistics) was £1.3bn up 21.4%. Strong Retail performance even as restrictions ease Ocado announced its Retail business saw strong revenue growth despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and with annualisation against periods of lockdown last year. Ocado Reta...

As Auchan looks to expand its use of renewable energy and help promote the circular economy in Portugal and Spain, we round up news from the retailer. Auchan signs partnership to increase use of green energy Auchan has signed a partnership agreement with Voltalia and its subsidiary Helexia to support its transition away from conventional energies and increase its use of green energy. The in...

Spain-based buying alliance Grupo IFA, which includes members in its home market, Portugal, and Italy, has announced its consolidated turnover reached €32.2 bn in 2020, a rise of 21.8% on 2019’s figure. Strong growth seen across southern Europe markets Grupo IFA’s members in Spain, in conjunction with Portugal-based Sonae MC and Italy’s Gruppo VéGé together operated a total retail sales are...