Asda plans to stop fresh baking at its supermarkets
UK-based supermarket chain Asda has shared plans that will lead to up to 1,200 fresh baking jobs being lost.
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Kroger launches automated customer fulfilment centre
US-based retail company Kroger has launched America's first automated customer fulfilment centre (CFC), powered by...
LVMH shares reach record highs, showing the luxury group’s resilience amid the pandemic
LVMH shares were up by 2.7% in early session trading on Wednesday, upon news that sales at the luxury goods...
SK Group acquires stake in VinCommerce for $410m
South Korean conglomerate SK Group has agreed to acquire a 16.3% stake in Vietnam-based retail chain VinCommerce.
Ocado’s exceptional Q1 trading figures highlight FMCG brands’ need for premium digital positioning
News that Ocado has seen 13-week retail revenue of £599m (to 28th February 2021), representing growth of 40%, as part...
Kroger aims to double digital sales by end of 2023
US-based retail company Kroger has announced that it aims to achieve double digital sales by the end of 2023. The e-commerce sales growth strategy was shared during a virtual investor…
H Mart partners with AutoStore and Bastian Solutions for automated MFC
Asian-American speciality grocery retailer H Mart has partnered with Norway-based robotics technology company AutoStore and material handling automation services provider Bastian Solutions to launch an automated micro-fulfilment centre (MFC). The…
K18 introduces high-performance hair care range for Singapore hair salons reeling from revenue losses due to the Covid-19 outbreak
K18, a US-based hair care brand, ventured into the Singapore market in February 2020 in partnership with Woorailoora, a local distributor for professional haircare brands. K18 offers a fast-acting hair…
UK Supreme Court rules on first stage of Asda’s equal pay lawsuit
The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Asda shop floor workers can use those working in the retailer’s distribution centres as comparators. The court has ruled that store-based roles can…
Tesco launches manifesto to tackle climate change
UK-based supermarket chain Tesco has set out a manifesto aimed at combatting climate change. The retailer plans to focus on five key areas, including absolute energy emissions reduction, supporting the…
Coles introduces sustainability strategy to meet net-zero goals
Australian supermarket chain Coles Group has enhanced its commitment to sustainability with a refreshed sustainability strategy. As part of the strategy, the retailer plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with…
