Ahold Delhaize USA moves closer to full self-distribution
At the halfway point of a 3-year supply chain transformation, Ahold Delhaize USA expects more than 85% of its distribution network to be self-managed by the close of 2022. ADUSA Supply Chain, the distribution arm of Ahold Delhaize USA, said that it will convert 5 more distribution centers to self-management next year. That will raise the total number of integrated self-distribution facilities to 25, up from 15 when the $480mln plan was announced in December 2019.
Source: supermarketnews.com
US: Omnichannel grocery shoppers spend up to 20% more
Symphony RetailAI, a leading global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, announced research showing that omnichannel grocery shoppers shop more frequently and spend up to 20% more compared to in-store-only shoppers. The findings come from shopper data collected across Symphony RetailAI’s customer base of leading grocery retailers during Q1 2021, across 421mln baskets.
Source: globenewswire.com
Canada: Empire reports strong fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results
Empire Company Limited (“Empire” or the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended May 1, 2021. For the quarter, the Company recorded net earnings of $171.9mln compared to $177.8mln last year. Total earnings per share in the fourth quarter last year included an unusual gain on…
