Earlier this year, we outlined five global trends that will shape the convenience channel this year and beyond. Below are some case studies to show how convenience retail and technology are connecting further. Sweden: Pressbyrån opens unstaffed store in a hospital   Pressbyrån has opened its second unstaffed 24/7 Pressbyrån Go store, this time at Huddinge Hospital. In urban locations...

We bring you the latest news on Metro Group’s international activities. Metro Austria acquires Rewe’s wholesale stores The Austrian division of Metro has acquired nine wholesale stores belonging to Rewe, as well as its delivery business. Sales from the business were €125mn in 2019 and customers totalled more than 20,000. This move enables Metro to strengthen its presence in Austria and buil...

COVID-19 has caused grocery retailers in Asia to scale up online business to compensate footfall decline in physical stores and enable shoppers to get items quickly, safely and conveniently. We at IGD have quantified growth opportunities, supported by five emerging trends. Growing at a CAGR of 20% between 2020 and 2022 Asia’s online grocery is growing fast. Total value in 2020 is around US$...