10 things we learned from ICA’s Q2 results ICA has reported its Q2 results, with net sales increasing by 4.6% to SEK 31,924m (€3.1bn). We round up the highlights including growth in hypermarkets, larger supermarkets and online, as well as consider the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on KPIs and trends. We also review performance in the Baltics and in the pharmacy business, in addition to a...

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...

Amazon has announced plans to launch in Sweden, the Nordic region’s largest grocery market. Here we consider which FMCG categories it usually prioritises and report on the online performance of leading Swedish grocery retailers. First launch in a Nordic country Launching in Sweden will see Amazon’s entry into the Nordics. Customers in Sweden can already shop on Amazon through other European...