Kroger opens 60,000ft² spoke facility in South Florida, US
The facility will work in partnership with Kroger’s fulfilment centre in Groveland, Florida.
Costco Wholesale reports sales of $16.84bn for January 2023
The company’s e-commerce sales declined by 15.4% in the month.
Bed Bath & Beyond to shut 87 stores amid possible bankruptcy
The retailer is said to have failed to make interest payments on its bonds, signalling its worsening financial situation.
Tesco to close food counters and hot delis from 26 February
The retailer will also close eight pharmacies and move overnight roles to daytime hours at 12 stores.
UK CMA launches investigation into grocery unit pricing
The review is part of the CMA’s wider efforts to promote competitive markets and tackle unfair behaviour in the UK’s retail sector.
Aldi opens regional distribution centre in Loxley, Alabama
The 564,000ft² facility will serve at least 100 Aldi stores across the Gulf Coast region.
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Data of ten million JD Sports customers compromised in cyber-attack
The incident has affected the company’s JD, Size?, Millets, Blacks, Scotts and MilletSport brands.
Convenience store operator Yesway secures $190m in new equity
The retailer plans to build 28 stores this year.
Co-op to reopen Cardwell Road store in Gourock, Scotland
The store will feature car parking spaces with EV charging, an ATM, an in-store bakery and other features.
Shoppers Drug Mart to remove single-use plastic bags from stores
The retailer will offer a range of reusable alternatives at checkout lanes.
Bestway Group buys 3.45% of Sainsbury’s issued share capital
The acquisition is intended for investment purposes.
Superdry reports 3.6% rise in revenue for first half of FY23
The company’s retail revenue was up by 24.9% for the nine weeks to 31 December.
UK retail vacancy rates increase to 13.8% in fourth quarter
The country’s North-East region posted the highest vacancy rates in the quarter.
Mantra launches vegan-friendly prawn crackers in Thailand
Concerns about overfishing and pollution from fish farms are expected to fuel demand for plant-based seafood alternatives.
Brazilian court agrees to seize emails from retailer Americanas
The Brazilian retailer owes around $8.1bn to a variety of creditors.
Morrisons posts 2.2% full-year revenue rise for fiscal 2021/22
The retailer will continue to invest in its store portfolio by opening new supermarkets and upgrading its core estate.