As Auchan sells its final stores to the Arena Group, UniCoop Tirreno launch online and SPAR reveals 2019 investment plans, we round up news from the region. Auchan selling its final stores in Italy Auchan has sold the last remaining 33 stores to the Arena Group. The latter has sold 14 Simply stores to Crai.  The Arena Group confirmed most stores will not be closed and will continue for the ...

As Rewe Group’s operations announce various investment plans, we round up news from the company’s operations in Germany, Austria and Romania. Rewe highlights benefits of self-scanning technology After announcing the trial of self-scanning technology Rewe has said the initial feedback from shoppers has been positive. Rewe is offering shoppers the chance to scan their purchases either usi...

Germany-based Rewe Group has announced plans to acquire 100% of the shares in Lekkerland as it looks to target the growing on-the-go shopper. No financial details were released in relation to the deal. The merger of the two companies, though, will require clearance of the competition authorities in Germany, which is not assured. Acquisition would lead to new business unit Announcing the dea...