Russian retail sector consolidates and goes online

Russian retail sector consolidates and goes online
The turnover of the Russian food retail industry grew by 1.4% in 2019 to reach US$223.9 billion. The sector continues to consolidate, with the share of the top ten fast-moving […]
Tue 18/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

JD.com teams up with neighbourhood stores

JD.com teams up with neighbourhood stores
Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com is to offer franchised fresh fruit sections to the country’s small retailers.  The “JD’s Good Fruits” initiative allows small independent shop owners access to JD’s fresh […]
Tue 21/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Stiff competition forces retailers out of Vietnam market

Stiff competition forces retailers out of Vietnam market
Vietnam is one of Asia’s fastest growing economies, with GDP growth hitting 7% in 2019. Due to the current pandemic, GDP growth in 2020 is expected to be down to […]
Thu 16/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

India’s retail sector consolidates under impact of Covid-19

India’s retail sector consolidates under impact of Covid-19
India’s agriculture-related imports grew 14% between 2013 and 2019, from US$22 billion in 2013 to $25 billion in 2019, according to USDA/FAS data. Its main imported agrifood products are tree […]
Wed 15/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Asda hits the spot with home delivery food boxes 

Asda hits the spot with home delivery food boxes 
UK retailer Asda has launched a new fruit and vegetable food box that includes next day delivery. Costing GBP20, the food boxes have proved a great hit as consumers seek […]
Tue 14/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

US supermarket chain to trial home delivery by drone

US supermarket chain to trial home delivery by drone
US retailer Rouses Markets is to “pilot” a home delivery programme using drones to meet the surge in online orders. Progressive Grocer reports that the Gulf Coast chain has partnered […]
Mon 13/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Adjustments on the US fresh fruit market

Adjustments on the US fresh fruit market
Sales of fresh produce appear to be levelling off in the US, after seeing a rapid surge in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Overall, fresh produce sales in the week […]
Mon 13/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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