Colruyt news

We look at the latest developments from Delhaize and Colruyt as they focus on convenience, digital and innovation. Delhaize introduces new store layout Delhaize has opened a new store, which it says is ‘ based on the brand’s updated positioning ’. The retailer also said the layout focuses on shoppers’ expectations and needs. The Nivelles supermarket is the first Delhaize supermarket to be r...

The Belgian government has announced plans to support the roll out of the Nutri-score food labelling system, following its positive reception in France. Following on from the government’s decision, locally-based Colruyt has said it has decided to use the programme as ‘ it is a science-based system ’, a step mirrored by Delhaize Belgian government to encourage Nutri-score’s use Nutri-score w...

We’ve been in Brussels and Antwerp to see some of the latest innovations from the country’s leading retailers, Colruyt, Ahold Delhaize, Carrefour and more. We bring you the highlights. 1. Colruyt pushes the boundaries in premium retailing at Cru… Market leader Colruyt, while famous for its low-cost operating model, is also innovating in premium retailing. It runs three Cru stores, with Cr...

Colruyt has reported its 2017 results, with comparable revenue increasing by 3.4% to €9.0bn, while it achieved net profit of €374m. Colruyt’s retail business rose by 3.1%, accounting for 82.6% of its revenue. Belgium and Luxembourg revenue increase of 2.0% due to footfall and inflation Performance in Belgium and Luxembourg increased by 2.0%, driven by increased footfall and inflation. Durin...

Having delivered net growth of 5% in its latest quarterly results, ‘Delhaize Belgium is preparing for the future with a revised strategy and more efficient ways of working’ . Healthy living at the heart… As part of its new strategy, the retailer launched a new positioning at the start of the year, ‘better eating is at the heart of living’ .  It has committed to ‘offering healthier and m...

Carrefour in Belgium continues to evolve. The retailer has opened its first fully automated Drive site, its franchisee in the country, the Mestdagh Group, has revealed its strategic plan and it has announced plans to expand the availability of its organic ranges as shoppers' interest in the catgory grows. Mesdagh launches 2020 strategic plan Following on from its announcement at the begi...

Belgium-based Colruyt has formally launched the Apporto service after announcing a trial in January 2018 . The retailer said the platform provides a solution that makes ‘ it easier to shop groceries for others ’. Apporto spotlights social benefits As part of the launch Colruyt highlighted how Apporto could support shoppers who are unable to get to a store due to being ill, having suffere...

We share seven of the latest developments from online grocery in the Netherlands. This includes new ranges, promotions and the broadening of delivery reach. Albert Heijn introduces Easter Allerhande box Market leader Albert Heijn is introducing a seasonal Allerhande grocery box, giving shoppers everything they need to create an Easter brunch for four people. A matching wine box is also avai...

We highlight the latest online and digital developments from Belgium-based Colruyt as it acquires an online pharmacy and trials the Apporto app. Colruyt Group becomes largest shareholder in Newpharma online pharmacy chain… The Colruyt Group and the Colruyt family investment firm Korys is to acquire a stake in Newpharma, an online pharmacy chain. The chain offers over 30,000 products and 7...

We round up the latest news from the Belgian grocery market, as market leader Colruyt reports its results, while Dutch retailer, Jumbo reportedly considers market entry. Colruyt: +3.7% to 44.4bn driven by ‘inflation, sales surface expansion and organic growth’ Colruyt has reported its results for the first half of 2017, with revenue increasing by 3.7% to €4.4bn. The retailer attributed re...