Turkey: Tesco Kipa mulls future of business
According to media reports, Tesco Kipa is considering various options regarding the future shape of its presence in Turkey. Just over a week ago it was reported that parent company Tesco was in “the first stages of talks with various companies”. Tesco has recently been under pressure to turn around declining sales in its domestic […]
Spain: Marionnaud confirms closure of 60% of its outlets
Marionnaud, the largest perfumery chain in Europe, has confirmed plans to close the majority of its outlets in Spain and to lay off more than half its workforce in the country. The retailer, which is part of the multinational A.S. Watson group, currently owns 116 stores across Spain. The closure plan will see 70 of […]
France: Belvedere records decline in sales
French alcoholic beverage company Belvedere has reported a decline in sales in 2013. A recovery towards the end of the year was not enough to offset the weak start to 2013, according to European Supermarket Magazine (ESM). Belvedere’s turnover particularly suffered in Poland (a market which accounts for 58.7% of total sales) due to increased […]
Germany: Amazon Fresh to launch this year – reports
Online grocery service Amazon Fresh could be set to be rolled out in Germany by the end of 2014, according to media reports. A German version of Amazon Fresh – a subsidiary of the multinational online retailer focused on fresh produce – would compete with existing online retailers by offering products such as fresh fruit […]
France: Eclor acquires Sunny Delight brand
Quoting Rayons Boissons, LSA is reporting that the Sunny Delight brand in France is to be purchased by Eclor. With the acquisition, Eclor, which is predominantly a cider producer, is aiming to strengthen its position in the fruit drinks market. The company previously acquired another fruit drink brand, Danao, in 2005. Commenting on the move, […]
Denmark: New private label ranges rolled out by Aldi
According to media sources, Aldi has recently expanded its line of private label products in Denmark. The retailer, which has been present in Denmark since 1977 and currently operates 244 outlets, is enhancing its food and non-food ranges, including organic food and household cleaning products, it is reported. In the food area, the Oko Livet […]
France: Nestle opens “restaurant for babies”
As part of a new marketing campaign designed to boost the company’s fortunes in the stagnant baby food market, Nestle is to launch a new temporary “restaurant for babies” in an attempt to bring the brand closer to consumers, E-Marketing reports. The campaign will see 275 babies and their parents – chosen at random from […]
France: Fleury Michon enters the packaged sandwich market
Fleury Michon, best known for meat products and ready meals, is looking to take advantage of its experience with charcuterie to enter the sandwich market, according to the French website Snacking. With the launch of the pre-packed sandwich line in April, French food manufacturer Fleury Michon is looking to attract new consumers to the brand. […]
UK: Farmfoods becomes fastest-growing grocer
Discount frozen foods chain Farmfoods has outperformed rivals to become the UK’s fastest-growing food retailer in the past six months, The Guardian reports. The news comes as many of the major UK supermarkets struggle with flat or sluggish growth. Based in Cumbernauld, Scotland, Farmfoods achieved sales in the 12 weeks to the 2nd February 44% […]
UK: Unilever debuts Knorr Flavour Pots
Unilever is extending its range of seasoning products with the launch of a new Knorr Flavour Pots range, FDIN reports. Backed by a £3.5 million ($5.8 million) marketing campaign, the new range of seasoning paste is being launched in Mixed Herbs, Three Peppercorn, Curry, Garlic and Mixed Chillies flavours and is described as using the same […]