Mercadona news

Keep up to date with the latest movements in Spain. In a price sensitive market retailers continue to invest in price and promotions strategies, while Carrefour makes strategic moves to boost its presence in the market as well as Mercadona boosting its online channel. 1. Carrefour Spain acquires 47 SuperCor stores Carrefour Spain has reached an agreement with El Corte Ingles to acquire 47 S...

The Spanish market leader continues to innovate across its network and remains focused on the evolving to shopper demand. Mercadona is committed to reducing prices and emissions whilst increasing its presence in Portugal and strengthening its online presence since the pandemic.   Mercadona cutting prices, saving €200m for shoppers Mercadona is well known for its EDLP strategy in the Spanish...

Spanish market leader reported a consolidated sales growth of 11% in 2022 but highlights the tough market conditions had major impacts on its profitability. However, Mercadona claims the effort to reduce the groups margin has made it possible to produce savings of more than 5.7 million households, as the retailer did not transfer €375m of cost increases to shoppers baskets. Positive sales perfo...

Understand how the Spanish market continues to evolve as Mercadona expands its online capabilities further. Whereas DIA is selling its perfume shops to focus on proximity and the growth of its local food distribution. Separately, Aldi reports its successful 2022, its outlook to 2023 and its new social network initiative being trialled only in Spain. Mercadona expands it online capability   Sp...

Spain’s market leader and one of Europe’s most admired retailers, Mercadona is increasing its commitment to its markets Spain and Portugal. We have identified five ways it continues to develop to stay ahead of the competition. 1. Mercadona betting big on its online expansion plan Although online has been a lower priority for the retailer over the past decade, like many retailers the pandemi...

The region of Madrid is Spain’s most affluent, boasting per capita income of €32,000, over 35% higher than the national figure of €23,700 (in 2020). The thriving Madrid economy has created an attractive market, which continues to draw investment from nearly all the country’s largest grocers. Retailers continue to perceive the region as a key market in which to showcase their advances, in terms of...

Aldi has opened its largest distribution centre, while Spain’s market leader Mercadona continues to grow its presence in Portugal, announcing it aims to open 10 new stores in 2022. Separately, Auchan Portugal revealed its improving partnerships with local producers. Aldi launches its largest distribution centre The discounter revealed it invested €60m in its new distribution in Moita, which i...

Traditionally, a large percentage of Spanish shoppers used to get their fresh food in traditional stores and markets, buying their dry groceries in supermarkets. However, in recent years retailers have improved their fresh offer, progressively gaining share from the traditional sector. Therefore, while over 30% of fresh food is still sold through the traditional sector, this figure is steadily...

Spain’s leading grocer, Mercadona, generated gross sales of €27.8 bn in 2021, up 3.3% on 2020’s figure. Net income was €680m, a 6% decrease compared with 2020. Mercadona invested a total of €1.2 bn in 2021, €920m on 79 new store openings and store refits, €180m in its supply chain and €100m to drive the development of its online business. The retailer ended 2021 with 1,662 stores, 21 more than...

Market leader Mercadona continues to invest in supporting local communities, increasing its food donations by 21% in 2021, compared to 2020. Separately, Caprabo has reported how it has exceeded its expansion expectations as well as delivering a new sustainability project. Mercadona donated 20,600 tons of food in 2021 Mercadona has committed to its social sustainability initiatives by donati...