Spain news

We explore how Spain-based Eroski has evolved so far in 2021. The group revealed Daniel Kretínský has acquired 50% of its Caprabo business, while it has announced plans to expand its Eroski Rapid banner through a partnership with Avia gas stations. Finally, we review Eroski’s 2020 results and its outlook for the next five years. Eroski sells off half of Caprabo Eroski has sold 50% of Caprab...

Carrefour, as part of its 2022 Transformation Plan, said it would invest €2.8 bn over five years in its digital operations to put technology and data at the heart of its strategy. We look at three initiatives from the retailer, one at the Group level and the others in Brazil and Spain, underlining its commitment to this part of its strategy. Carrefour launches new data and retail media strateg...

As it looks to expand online and meet a greater range of shopper missions, Carrefour has established new partnerships in France, Italy and Spain to help it win. Carrefour and La Poste collaborate for the Pickup Drive in France… Carrefour and La Poste have announced plans to work together to offer shoppers better and easier access to further services. Carrefour is working with La Poste’s sub...

Underlining international interest in the Spanish market, Daniel Kretinsky, a Czech billionaire, has acquired a 50% share of Supratuc 2000, which includes Eroski operations in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, while Coop Switzerland has purchased GM foods. Meanwhile, Caprabo has renewed its logo and Barcelona-based Sorli has set out its 2020 growth. Daniel Kretinsky acquires 50% of Supratuc ...

After a period of logistical issues, which led to most retailers being unable to provide promotions or offers on most everyday items, market leader Mercadona has revealed plans to lower prices to meet its main strategy of offering shoppers everyday low prices. Separately, Bon Preu and Plusfresc announced 2020 results and 2021 investment plans. Mercadona lowers prices, sets its sights on Sev...

Carrefour reported turnover rose 2.2%, at constant exchange rates, to €18.56 bn. Its performance in Latin America and Asia drove top line growth, while in like-for-like terms the retailer saw a benefit from its operations in France and Latin America. Its first quarter results enabled it to confirm its operational and financial objectives, which it laid out as part of its 2022 strategic plan. T...

As Auchan looks to grow its share of sales from organic products in France, expands its omnichannel presence in Portugal and sets out its results in Spain in 2020, we round up news from the retailer. Alcampo publishes results for Spain in 2020 Alcampo has said it generated a turnover of €4.497 bn in 2020, down from €4.652 bn in 2019. Comparable sales rose by 3.6% during the year, underlinin...

Eroski expands through franchising, following a €7.8m investment, while Amazon Fresh launches in Barcelona offering fast delivery of food, beauty, and personal care products. Separately, Condis is improving its online operations to meet shopper demand, as Sánchez Romero partners with Lola Market to create a new remote purchasing channel. Eroski launches 52 franchise stores Eroski has invest...

As Carrefour, Casino and Aldi Nord all announce new agreements or expansions of existing ones with different delivery partners in the region, we round up the developments from the retailers. Carrefour launches express delivery in France with Deliveroo Carrefour and Deliveroo have expanded their on-demand grocery delivery partnership to France. According to Carrefour, the less than 30-minute...

Amazon is rolling out its Prime Now grocery delivery service to new locations through partnerships with Tegut in Germany and DIA in Spain. Expanding service to Frankfurt Amazon is expanding Prime Now to Frankfurt and the surrounding areas in partnership with Migros-owned Tegut. The offer includes more than 8,000 products from Tegut’s range including fresh, chilled and frozen items, organ...