Mercadona news

DIA continues to expand its private label range to offer shoppers healthier and more sustainable products, while also developing its relationship with Amazon. Separately, Mercadona is testing BiofreshTech’s autonomous refrigeration technology in one of its delivery vehicles. DIA expands private label range DIA has worked with its partners to develop its private label range and offer its shopp...

After many years in which ecommerce sales growth in Spain was fundamentally fuelled by non-food, in 2020 the pandemic restrictions triggered an unprecedented growth of the grocery sector. According to the CNMC (Spanish Competition Commission), in 2020 ecommerce sales in Spain reached €51.6 bn, 5.8% more than a year earlier. However, the pandemic impacted ecommerce sales differently. Thus, whil...

Mercadona is investing in Cimcorp’s automated intralogistics systems for four of its distribution centres. Cimcorp has supported Mercadona’s automation efforts since 2013 where, at its distribution centre near Granada, it applied a fully automated order picking system for the retailer’s fresh produce. Who is Cimcorp? Cimcorp has developed unique robotic solutions for order fulfilment and st...

2020 saw the Spanish grocery sector experience robust sales growth driven by shoppers’ confinement and the subsequent abrupt closure of the hospitality sector. Now the pandemic seems to be easing, retailers are adapting to the ‘new normal’, consolidating their positions in a market poised for further growth, fuelled by an incipient recovery of the economy. With consumers still reluctant to spe...

Lidl launches its new store on the outskirts of Lisbon, while Mercadona reveals its expansion plans for 2022. Separately, understand how start-up Hoogloo is adding further competition in Lisbon.   Lidl launches more ecommerce lockers On 12 August 2021, Lidl opened a new store, its 264 th in Portugal, on the outskirts of Lisbon. The new store is over 1,400 sq. m and offers shoppers its usua...

Continente is expanding its partnership with Uber Eats, while Mercadona continues to grow its presence in the market. Separately, Pingo Doce has extended to its private labels with the launch of an active lifestyle range. Continente expands alliance with Uber Eats Sonae MC-owned Continente has expanded its partnership with Uber Eats, offering shoppers access to take-away meals from over 40 Co...

DIA and Amazon are expanding the coverage of their service to more cities in Spain, as Mercadona revealed its 2019 to 2020 sustainability investment and its future initiatives. Meanwhile, Eroski shared its 2020 growth as it increased its understanding of its shoppers’ behaviour and, finally, Condis revealed how franchising had helped it expand during 2020. DIA and Amazon expand express deliver...

After a period of logistical issues, which led to most retailers being unable to provide promotions or offers on most everyday items, market leader Mercadona has revealed plans to lower prices to meet its main strategy of offering shoppers everyday low prices. Separately, Bon Preu and Plusfresc announced 2020 results and 2021 investment plans. Mercadona lowers prices, sets its sights on Sev...

Continente has expanded its private label range, adding healthy snacks and cleaning products. Meanwhile, Mercadona plans to launch nine new stores in the country during 2021, while DIA is to close 71 Clarel stores by the end of Q1 as it looks to focus on food retailing. Continente expands its private label offer Sonae MC-owned Continente has expanded its private label range, offering health...

Condis plans to open its warehouse to improve its online store, Condisline, while Aldi has announced expansion plans for 2021, expecting to double the number of stores it added in 2020. Meanwhile, Mercadona continues to embed its sustainability strategy and Uvesco has revealed its 2020 full year results and set out its 2021 strategy. Condis boost its online platform Condis has opened a 5,00...