Ahold Delhaize has reported better than expected Q1 sales
Sweden: ICA sees sales decline of 1.7% in April
Swedish retailer ICA Gruppen has reported a sales decline of 1.7% in April 2021 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores decreased by 2.0% year-on-year, the retailer added. In April 2021, total sales in ICA stores amounted to SEK10.8bln (€1.07bln), excluding VAT. Sales in all formats, including Maxi ICA Stormarknad, ICA Kvantum, ICA Supermarket and ICA Nära declined in comparison with 2020's figures.
Fresh takes centre stage in SPAR Belgium partner’s latest store concept
SPAR Belgium Retail Partners Colruyt Group has continued the roll-out of its latest store concept with 2 new supermarkets in Herseaux and Léglise. These latest-generation SPAR stores feature a modern layout, state-of-the-art instore technologies, and a strong focus on fresh and sustainability. Both stores are run by dedicated SPAR retailers, who are already closely connected with the brand and deeply rooted in their local communities.