Hypermarkets and supermarkets news

Spain is a price sensitive market we continue to see retailers taking action to support shoppers purchasing power. Retailers such as M&A, DIA and Uvesco are investing more to implementing initiatives to freeze or cut prices to attract more shoppers during the current economic environment.   M&A discount banner commits to freezing prices Grupo Piedro has launched its M&A discount banner, this ...

We continue to see Spanish retailers setting up for success, with Carrefour, Caprabo and Ahorramás focusing on integrating more sustainable initiatives across their networks. Caprabo and Family Cash plan to expand across Spain. Meanwhile, Ahorramás has revealed its positive 2022 sales turnover, however reported a decline in profits compared to previous years. Carrefour launches a circular econ...

We recently visited Germany’s capital on a research trip; with almost 50 stores seen, here are our six main takeaways, as well as a shout-out to our favourite stores  The shopper journey needs improvement One of the main things that stood out to us is the fact that, in most stores, the shopper journey wasn’t great. Navigation is almost non-existent, and we often found ourselves walking arou...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Europe: Lidl has been named the cheapest UK supermarket in the Grocer’s latest ‘Super Grocer 33‘ price comparison Superdrug has cut the price of its PL sun care by 20%. There is a campaign to get sun care reclassified from a beauty product to make it VAT exempt Aldi UK has partner...

The German retail group posted sales of €154.1 bn for FY 2022, with Lidl and Kaufland seeing double digit growth Price management and innovative assortment leads to sales growth Schwarz Group saw its sales increase by +15.4% for FY 2022, calling out its ability to win new shoppers through its value and product offer. Lidl sales increased by +13.8%, to reach €114.8 bn and Kaufland also ex...

The CGF Global Summit 2023 takes place in Kyoto, Japan from 6 th to 8 th June. Here is a list of stores we recommend you to visit if you are in Kyoto: FamilyMart Source: IGD Research Store name: FamilyMart Bar Liquor Museum Honnoji Location: 522-19 Shimohonnojimaecho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8091 Why you should see it: Convenience store which contains a liquor bar, a specia...

Based on data from its 30,000-strong shopper panel, the latest release from Kantar indicates that in the 12 weeks to 14 May 2023, total till roll consumer spend in Great Britain increased to 10.6% (compared to 9.4% for the previous period). Aldi and Lidl continue to illustrate growth higher than the rate of inflation, with the two enjoying a combined share of 17.8% at the end of the period (co...

An audience of 1,200 gathered at London’s Tobacco Dock on 17 May to hear from Tesco Group chief executive, Ken Murphy, chief customer officer, Alessandra Bellini, and chief product officer, Ashwin Prasad. The leadership team shared their reflections on Tesco’s recent performance, their views on the current state of the market, and how and where success will be found in the coming years. The...

M&S announced its latest annual results this morning. Reporting strong growth in its core business and updating plans for the future reshaping of the business to deliver long-term growth. Group revenue increased by 9.9% Total group sales for the year ending 1 st April 2023 increased by 9.9% to stand at £11,988 bn. Growth came from all areas of the M&S business. UK Food sales increased 8.7%...

Morrisons has brought back its classic More Reasons to shop at Morrisons strap line and jingle. Last seen in 2006, the return comes as Morrisons brings back the More loyalty scheme and expands and rebrands its Savers Range of products, rounding off a string of improvements the retailer has made to its customer offer since October last year. Morrisons claim the original More Reasons campaign...