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Four online developments to watch in the Nordics

We round up the latest online grocery news in the Nordics where:

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How Reitan Convenience is developing the convenience stores of the future
Although performance at urban convenience stores has been challenged amidst COVID-19 in many Western European markets; Reitan Convenience has invested in four new concept stores as it seeks to be fit for the future in partnership with design agency Reactor AB. These new store concepts elevate the customer experience across its formats to a whole new level, while PBX could set the benchmark...
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Costco enters Sweden: what can we expect?
Following much speculation, Costco is reported to be entering Sweden in autumn 2022. The leading retailer, which reported revenue growth of 9.1% to $166.2bn in 2020, is due to open its first store north of Stockholm in Täby. 13,000 sq. m premises secured in growing location Trophi , ‘the Nordic region’s leading real estate company in the grocery trade’ has confirmed a contract for ...
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Couche-Tard Q3 results and growth strategies
We review Couche-Tard’s third quarter performance and growth strategies. Key numbers Total revenue down 20.8% to $13.2bn YoY Merchandise and service revenues up 5.6% to $4.5bn YoY Road transportation fuel revenues down 29.7% to $8.5bn YoY Other revenue down 40.9% to $148m Same-store merchandise sales up 4.7% in Canada, 2.9% in the US and 2.8% in Europe and other re...
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Presentations

Private label trends in Western Europe
03/06/2021
In this presentation we look at four themes driving private label innovation in Western Europe: Spotlighting value Hero categories Health and lifestyle Sustainability
Store innovation: 15 must-see new concepts in Sweden
12/04/2021
Gain inspiration from unstaffed convenience stores to outperforming hypermarkets; fresh-focused supermarkets to the sustainable discount store of the future.
Sustainability in Q1 2021
01/04/2021
Explore 10 sustainability case studies, we have spotted in the food and CPG industry, during the first quarter of 2021.
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Key presentation

Sweden country presentation

This in-depth guide to Sweden explores the key trends in grocery retail and the growth strategies of the leading retailers in the country.

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Store innovation: 15 must-see new concepts in Sweden

Gain inspiration from unstaffed convenience stores to outperforming hypermarkets; fresh-focused supermarkets to the sustainable discount store of the future.

10 Nordic stores to visit in 2021

There’s something for everyone to be inspired by in the Nordics – from unstaffed convenience stores to outperforming hypermarkets, foodservice innovation to the sustainable discount store of the future.

10 trends that defined 2020 in Sweden (part two)

We review the shopper trends driving this unprecedented year and consider the strategic outlook for ICA and Axfood.

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