Sustainability and health news

We recently paid a visit to Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark, to look for innovations and the latest trends in the market. Here are our key learnings from the trip, as well as a shout-out to our favourite stores. 1. Importance of organic Denmark has the world’s highest organic share, with three out of four Danes buying organic food every week. Regardless of whether the format is c...

Biedronka has broken some records already this year including its sales in H1. However, its eyes are how it can dominate the Polish retailer landscape and be the leader in the region. Sales strong for reinvesting in new stores, tech and shoppers In the first half of 2023, its sales (in PLN) increased by 24% and l-f-l growth reached 20%. Sales in H1 amounted to EUR 10.316, compared to EUR ...

With legislation and shoppers driving sustainability programs, retailers and suppliers are innovating to meet targets and aspirations in this area. We are witnessing numerous initiatives such as electric delivery vehicles, minimising food waste and implementing vertical integration within the supply chain. Here are some of the latest developments. Renewable energy for a greener environment in...

Choices Market has launched its first store on Vancouver Island, Canada, showcasing a new brand identity and design concept. We look inside this store which is centred on fresh foods and health and wellness. Health hub Operated by the Pattison Good Group, which is also the parent company of Save-On-Foods, Canada’s fifth largest grocer, this the retailer’s 11th store. The format leans into t...

Amazon India has launched a shelf monitoring solution that removes damaged fruits and vegetables from shoppers grocery orders, which includes an app that has been called Johari. Johari uses machine-learning to identify pre-determined defects in the produce Amazon has created Johari to be used in two monitoring modes: manual and automated. When in manual monitoring, sellers and operators ...

Walmart Canada has opened a new Supercentre in Montreal, it’s most sustainable store to date. We look inside this store which also showcases the retailer’s latest design concept. Sustainability features The store is located in Marché Central, Montreal, one of Canada’s top-performing retail destinations and the city’s premier value shopping centres. The $20m investment has been designed to s...

Juliana Bonamin, Vice President of Sales at Mondelez Brasil, has outlined what the company is doing with regards to ESG in Brazil, while SMU has launched a new version of a campaign that it has run previously in 2020 and 2022 to support non-profit social organisations. Mondelez Brasil is prioritising ESG principles Juliana Bonamin states that the “ sustainable development mentality runs thr...

Asda has published its third ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report, giving an update on its progress toward meeting its environmental targets. Continued progress toward net zero carbon emissions Asda is working toward a net zero target in its own operations by 2040, with an interim goal of halving emissions from its 2015 baseline by 2025. The business achieved an 8% reductio...

Tesco has become one of the first retailers in the world to have its net-zero plans validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI), which includes its efforts decarbonise its use of forests, land, and agriculture (FLAG). The SBTi works with businesses to define a path to achieve their net-zero greenhouse gas amissions, which are considered science-based if they align with the goals o...

With the goal of creating a greener future, Watsons partnered with Kenvue, L’Oréal and P&G to drive sustainability initiatives in Asia through the collective effort of combining Watsons’s expertise and supplier partners. Sustainability as the top priority Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe), said: “At Watsons, sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we recognise ...