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3 days ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Carrefour Brasil saw its net profit soar to R$225 million (€35 million) in the first quarter of its financial year, more than five times higher than the R$39 million (€6 million) it earned in the same period last year. Revenues during the quarter rose by 6.2% to R$27.99 billion (€4.3 billion), adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.7% to R$1.47 billion (€227 million), while capex was 15.4% higher at R$359 million (€55 million).
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4 days ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Spanish retailer DIA has invested €50 million in a state-of-the-art logistics centre in Dos Hermanas, Seville, to bolster its operations in Andalusia. This 53,000-square-metre facility replaces an older one in the same location and will cater to 235 of DIA's 500 Andalusian stores, out of a total of 2,300 nationwide, according to the company. It is DIA’s third warehouse in the region along with those located in Jaén and Antequera.
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6 days ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Brazilian retailer Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) reduced its first quarter loss by 74.4% year-on-year to R$169 million (€26 million), while revenue increased 3.9% to R$4.76 billion (€734 million). This improvement was primarily due to a 58.5% decrease in operating expenses, attributed to restructuring and store closures, while 7.3% same-store sales growth also contributed.
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Alcampo, the Spanish unit of French retailer Auchan, has announced it will close 25 supermarkets in Spain and cut up to 710 jobs as part of a restructuring plan. Alcampo's layoffs will affect 145 supermarkets and eight hypermarkets in Spain. The supermarket closures will impact stores across ten regions: Madrid, Navarra, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, La Rioja, Cantabria, Catalonia, Aragon, Asturias, and the Basque Country.
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Liquid carton packaging supplier Elopak has posted 'record' quarterly revenue, exceeding €300 million for the first time. The Norway-based company also achieved its highest last twelve month (LTM) revenue of €1.17 billion. Elopak's first-quarter revenue increased by 6.3% (5.2% on a organic basis) to €310.3 million, driven by strong performance in the Americas with 23.1% organic growth across all segments, fuelled by Pure-Pak carton and filling machine sales.
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Brazil’s third biggest retailer Grupo Mateus reported a net profit of R$318.5 million (€48.9 million) in the first quarter of its financial year, up 32.5% on the same period last year. Net revenue for the quarter was R$8.33 billion (€1.3 billion), up 12.9% year-over-year. The net margin improved from 3.3% to 3.8%. Operating expenses increased by 11.2% to R$1.26 billion (€193 million), while losses were 36.6% higher year-on-year at R$181.2 million (€27.8 million).
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
European tomato processor Mutti saw a 13% increase in turnover its financial year 2024, reaching €703 million, with exports accounting for 59% of sales, up from 53% in 2023. In terms of volume, 60% of Mutti's processed tomatoes - or 223,000 tonnes - were sold internationally, according to the company. The Parma-based company launched its seventh international branch, Mutti Poland, in early 2025. This new branch will focus on developing and overseeing Mutti's growth in Eastern European markets.
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
Aldi Hungary’s in-store REpont recycling machines have processed 140 million beverage containers since the national deposit return system (DRS) launched in January 2024. In Hungary, nearly all PET, aluminium, and glass beverage containers, between 0.1 and three litres (assuming a common upper limit), excluding milk-based drinks, include a deposit fee that is refunded when the container is returned. These returnable containers feature a specific logo.
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
American confectionery giant Hershey has launched limited-edition 'Anti-Theft Bars' for devoted chocolate fans. As part of a playful collaboration with ADT Security Solutions, the chocolate bars feature a monitoring system that notifies chocolate lovers when their bars are moved, alerting them to any suspicious movement. These Special Dark chocolate bars come with Bluetooth Low Energy trackers, present in tags stuck to the packaging.
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1 week ago | 
esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic
DIA contributed €6.8 billion to the Spanish economy in 2024, accounting for 0.43% of the country's GDP and supporting over 100,000 jobs, according to a study conducted by Kreab. The retailer's impact is amplified through its supply chain, generating €3.50 for every €1 of direct activity and impacting over 60 sectors, the report noted. This results in a total economic impact exceeding €7 billion, comparable to the GDP of several Spanish provinces.
