A renovated and expanded retail store to introduce a wider range of products and ensure a more functional layout of the spaces. Basko, a brand of the Sogegross Group (Agorà), has reopened the supermarket on Via Barchetta, in Genova Bolzaneto, expanded by about 200 square meters and now extended to read more

Below-freezing temperatures are forecasted for the Midwest, Northeast, and Great Lakes states over the next seven days. With low night temperatures, many seasonal retail establishments have fired up heaters to maintain minimum temperatures for newly arrived plants. Heaters can be a source of read more

The pierwsze komercyjne ilości brytyjskich truskawek z 2025 roku zaczęły pojawiać się w sklepach Tesco po prawie trzech tygodniach ciepłej, słonecznej pogody. Wczesna żniwa, prowadzone przez producentów z The Summer Berry Company w Colworth, West Sussex, mają dotrzeć do klientów na czas. read more

Amazon-backed More Retail, a major player in India's food and staples market, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) next year. They aim to double their number of stores in five years, capitalizing on the growing trend of shoppers turning to supermarkets and online purchasing for their daily needs. read more

Ortoverde hits the mark and launches an innovative line of IV Gamma microwavable vegetables, soon available on the shelves of major retailers. read more

Key developments in Serbian agriculture this week include alarming bee mortality, severe frost damage to fruit crops, limited insurance coverage, a new EU-funded innovation project, and mixed results from a major supermarket boycott. Mass bee die-offs are raising concerns among beekeepers across Serbia. read more

The two organizations believe that this will be extremely problematic in the long run, as it directly contradicts "scientific findings" and endangers the "long-term sustainability of the industry." The aim of this letter, which the German read more

The niemcy retailer Rewe Group has announced a strong set of financial result for 2024, with total revenue and net income climbing. read more

The advertising machinery has been set in motion at supermarket chains and discount stores to create sales impulses. In the current 14th calendar week, according to AMI, promotional prices for zucchinis are being advertised 14 times in the retail sector. The number of promotions has increased fourfold compared to previous weeks. read more

A total of 175 small, medium, and large retail companies were surveyed about their AI maturity, use cases, and obstacles in implementation. The current AI study 2025 continues the data collection from the years 2020, 2021, and 2023, building on the results from previous years. read more

After engagement by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), Defra has confirmed an extension to the current plant passport easement, allowing EU suppliers to continue attaching UK Plant Passports to retail-ready plants before shipping. This extension is for 19 months beyond the original 30. read more

Carrefour Italy is participating for the second year in the National Made in Italy Day, an initiative of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. For the occasion, the chain has organized an event at the Carrefour Market in Piazzale Eugenio Morelli in Rome to emphasize its support. read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more

The U.S. tariff percentage appears to have been fluctuating almost daily this week, but one thing is certain - tariffs will be imposed, and they will impact industries globally, including the floral industry. This week, The Bloom Show introduced a Bloom News Alert series that focuses on how the proposed tariffs will affect various sectors. read more

"Assoluti is our premium line of tomato products. They are the top of our range, the result of a careful selection of tomato varieties chosen by our agronomists with the aim of obtaining excellent quality for the final consumer," says Giovanni Albani, commercial manager of the producers. read more

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport sent a trade mission to Canada's CPMA Fresh Week trade show this week to explore new opportunities in that market. Alongside several partner companies, they conducted a series of meetings with importers and supermarkets during the event. read more

In contrast, retailers are missing a strong promotion of the city center as a location, as well as a clear commitment to wage bargaining autonomy, especially in setting the minimum wage. "The coalition agreement contains many correct and important things. For example, reducing bureaucracy must be a priority." read more

Tesco has acknowledged an increasingly competitive UK market but has toasted its "most competitive position and highest market share for many years." read more

E.Leclerc maintains its position as the leader in the French grocery market, with a market share of 23.7% in March, according to the most recent data from Kantar. Despite a slight decrease of 0.1 points, E.Leclerc remains at the top. Carrefour, which has shown the strongest growth in March, is now part of the market competition. read more

With the goal of enhancing their presence in the European market, Slovenian orchid producer Ocean Orchids d.o.o. initiated a partnership with Wouter Konijn. "With over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, he is well-prepared to assist us on this venture," says Roman Ferenčak. read more