Coop Sverige news

Coop Sweden plans to expand its existing terminal for frozen goods in Enköping, to ensure that the capacity for frozen goods is in line with estimated customer growth. Source: Coop Sweden Coop’s central warehouse for frozen goods has been in Enkoping since 2011 and currently employs around 120 people. Örjan Grandin, CEO of Coop Logistik and deputy CEO of Cop Sweden, said “Coop's goods...

We highlight case studies from the Nordics where retailers have been fundraising for a key cause during October and November. Themed private label products, donating a percentage of product turnover and encouraging shoppers to donate are among the tactics used. 1. Sweden: ICA raises €5.5m for the Pink Ribbon campaign with themed private label, bracelets and donations Source: ICA I...

Yesterday, Coop Sverige opened a new concept flagship store in Hagastaden, Stockholm. According to the retailer, 'new technology will meet local food crafts’ . Highlights: Restaurant and bistro, local, ‘Vegorum’ and technology Following the launch, we were fortunate enough to receive photos and videos of the new concept. We bring you the highlights here. Key features include: ...

Lidl Italia expanded its Myfood partnership to implement the scheme in more stores in new locations. Meanwhile, Coop Sweden revealed new targets to reduce its food waste. Separately, Coop Switzerland plans to use hydrogen powered lorries in its supply chain. Lidl Italia expands coverage for Myfoody app Lidl Italia first partnered with Myfoody in September 2019, which launched in 55 stores i...

Over the summer, Coop Sverige has invested in digitalising its business. We round up five of its innovations, including its first unstaffed store, as well as two developments from its Test Lab, the Cooper digital assistant and an Augmented Reality (AR) game. The retailer is also trialling mobile self-scanning and will add sustainability declarations on all foods. 1. Two new unstaffed stores to...

Coop Sweden is using technology to help drive its sustainability initiatives and customer service. Global sustainability mission Coop is launching tech accelerator, Bloomer, to target technology startups who have developed solutions for changing the food system. The solutions should be economical and environmental. Helping the planet… Bloomer has the power to improve or replace curren...

We round up the latest news from retailers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Netherlands: Albert Heijn launches automated store at Schiphol Airport After successfully piloting its new ‘plug-and-play’ store concept in Zaandam in September 2019, Albert Heijn has expanded the trial to Schiphol Airport. This will see the retailer launch its second fully automated store, on the Jan D...

After acquiring 163 Netto stores from Salling Group in May 2019 , Coop Sverige has reopened the first three converted stores.   Store conversions to be completed by Q3 2020 The first stores have reopened in Falkenberg, Malmö and Sollentuna. They have been converted to the appearance and format of other Coop stores and have extended opening hours. The stores also stock a wider range com...

Denmark based Salling Group has announced the sale of the 163 Netto stores it operates in Sweden to Coop Sverige. For the Danish retailer it’s a strategic decision to focus investments in other markets, while Coop will strengthen its position as the second largest retailer in Sweden. The agreement will need to be approved by the Swedish competition authorities, but it is unlikely that it will ...

As Axfood reports positive Q1 results and Coop Sverige trials an airport food delivery service in Gothenburg, we look at developments from the country. Axfood announces ‘strong start to 2019’ Axfood said consolidated net sales rose 4.2% to SEK11.9bn (US$1.3bn) during the first quarter, with like-for-like sales up by 4.0%. The retailer said the results were particularly pleasing given that Q...