Europe news & analysis

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...

Danish market leader Salling Group has announced it has taken the decision to close its hard discount format, BASALT, after testing the concept. Response to economic pressures In October 2022, Salling Group launched the BASALT format as a direct response to the economic pressures facing shoppers in Denmark. It fast tracked the concept, bringing it to market in just a few weeks. This was pos...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Europe: Salling Group have ended its Basalt format, after trailing the hard discount concept the retailer has decided to not continue  In the Netherlands, Albert Heijn’s home delivery and store supply services in the centre of Rotterdam are powered by 100% electric energy. W...

Our global analysts share some of the latest headlines across the globe. Here's what you need to know. Europe Lidl GB is calling on supermarkets in the UK to make fruit and veg packaging more appealing to children. It is also to remove cartoons from unhealthy products Aldi Ireland is introducing autism friendly initiatives in stores, with designated shopping periods allocated   ...

The German based wholesaler saw sales increase by over +10% YoY in Q2 2023. All segments performing well Metro Group continued its sales success in Q2, as its sales grew YoY by +10.4% to €6.9 billion. This concludes a very positive H1 for the wholesaler, with an overall sales increase of +8.3% to just over €15 billion. Except for Russia, it saw strong performance across its markets in Q2: ...

Carrefour has opened around 50 stores in Israel, which is being operated under a franchise partnership that the retailer entered in March 2020 with Israeli group Electra Consumer Products and its subsidiary Yenot Bitan. Carrefour’s 52 nd country of operation worldwide Alexandre Bompard, Carrefour’s CEO and Chairman is ‘confident that Carrefour Israel will help Israeli customers who are star...