Carina Rodrigues
Responsible for writing the magazine and website content. Grande ConsumoMore than 20 years of experience in retail and consumer goods. Mother of José. Die-hard Benfica fan. And a dreamer by nature.
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Retail
The challenge of profitability in food e-commerce
From a value perspective, the increase in e-commerce for groceries during 2020 is a headache for retailers, according to dunhumby. It is much more expensive for retailers when they have to ensure the collection and delivery that characterizes the e-commerce model. However efficient the operations may be, retailers […]
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Non-Food
Retail
JD Sports enters the world of cosmetics with the purchase of Hairburst
JD Sports, a company focused on the world of sports, has taken control of Hairburst, a company dedicated to selling cosmetic products. JD Sports aims to reach a younger audience and thus continue to grow considerably. “We are very pleased with this initial acquisition in the beauty sector and impressed with the […]
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Retail
Negotiations between Auchan and Carrefour have ended
Carrefour and Auchan have ended talks on a possible partnership. The potential deal to create a retailer with combined sales of €110 billion per year and a market share of almost 30% in France seemed too complex in terms of valuation and structure, a source close to the matter told Reuters. […]
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Sigma sells its operations in Belgium and the Netherlands
The Sigma Alimentos business group has confirmed the sale of its operations in Belgium and the Netherlands to the Ter Beke Group. The operation comprises six production units, five in Belgium and one in the Netherlands, as well as the Marcassou, Imperial, Stegeman, Leielander and Bistro brands. The operation will be completed in the coming months, after the authorization of the […]
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Retail
A group of Chinese companies has filed a lawsuit against Amazon
A group of Chinese companies banned from Amazon has filed a class-action lawsuit against the platform. The goal is to recover over $550 in funds that, according to these companies, "are being illegally and improperly withheld by Amazon." This lawsuit was filed on September 13th. The Chinese plaintiff companies are […]
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Beverages
Luís Sottomayor nominated for Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast
The head winemaker at Sogrape, responsible for Douro and Port wines, is the only Portuguese winemaker among the finalists for the awards from the specialized American magazine. Luís Sottomayor is nominated in the Winemaker of the Year category at the Wine Enthusiast 2021 Wine Star Awards. With a career spanning more than three years...
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Beverages
PepsiCo raises annual forecasts after sales increased by 11,6% in the 3rd quarter
The multinational soft drink and snack company PepsiCo has revised its organic revenue and earnings per share growth forecasts upwards for the whole of 2021, after increasing sales by 11,6% between June and August. In contrast, profit fell 2,9% year-on-year. Specifically, net sales of […]
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Consumption
Retail
European food retail is set to grow by 5% by 2026
The European food retail sector is expected to grow by 5% by 2026, driven by inflation rather than volume growth, according to IGD. The consultancy recently held its European Future Talk, where it shared its perspectives for the region over the next five years. As Jon Wright, head of insights, explained […]
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Retail
CD&R wins auction for control of Morrisons
The future is clear for the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group. US venture capital firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) secured control of Morrisons at auction with a bid of £7 billion (€8.167 billion). As confirmed by The Takeover Panel, […]
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