ESM Magazine

European Supermarket Magazine (ESM) is the go-to publication for supermarket news across Europe, focusing on the supermarket, convenience store, cash & carry, and wholesale industries. This magazine is essential reading for senior management in the European grocery sector, as well as for manufacturers and service providers catering to this market. If your business targets supermarkets, ESM is the ideal magazine to connect with your audience.

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Aldi Nord And Aldi Süd Owners Moot Merger: Reports

2 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic

The Albrecht and Heister families, who own Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd respectively, are reportedly discussing a merger of the two branches of the Aldi empire. The confidential discussions were reported by several German media outlets including Handelsblatt and Wirtschaftswoche, citing sources close to the families. Aldi’s roots date back to 1945 when brothers Theo and Karl Albrecht took over their family's Essen grocery store and rapidly expanded it.
Intermarché To Sell Eight Food Processing Plants

2 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic

Groupement Les Mousquetaires, the company behind French supermarket chain Intermarché, plans to sell eight of its 55 French food production plants in a move that will impact approximately 1,200 jobs. The eight factories, which produce items such as rice packaging, spice production, fruit juice, and seafood processing, are considered ‘non-strategic’ by Agromousquetaires, the manufacturing branch of the Mousquetaires group.
Carrefour Opens Third Autonomous Store In Belgium

2 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic

Carrefour Belgium has opened its third autonomous BuyBye store in Belgium at the NATO SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) headquarters in Casteau near Mons. Using computer vision and weight sensor technology, the 24/7 checkout-free store allows customers to simply walk out with their purchases, which are automatically tracked and charged.
South Africa's SPAR Group Plans To Sell Swiss And UK Stores

3 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic

South Africa-based SPAR Group is exploring the sale of approximately 363 Swiss stores as part of its efforts to restructure the European business. While negotiations with potential buyers are underway, no final decision has been made, according to local news agency AWP. SPAR Group is seeking a buyer with local retail expertise who can support the growth of the Swiss business, which it acquired in 2016.
Oreo-Maker Mondelēz Accuses Aldi Of Copying Packaging Designs

3 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Dayeeta Das

Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the discounter of copying the packaging of some of its products. In May, Mondelēz filed a 72-page federal complaint in Illinois and the US branch of Aldi, which is based in Batavia, was named in the lawsuit, according to media reports.
Deforestation Poses ‘Material Risk’ As EUDR Set To Take Effect In December: GlobalData

3 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Dayeeta Das

Deforestation is now a ‘material risk with regulatory teeth’ and not just a reputational concern, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is scheduled to come into force in December 2025, requiring companies across sectors to prove that their supply chains are deforestation-free or face severe penalties.
Irish Grocery Spending Boosted By Warmer Weather In May: Kantar

3 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Dayeeta Das

Irish shoppers spent an additional €73 million on groceries in May, driven by warmer weather, longer days and increased time spent outdoors, according to the latest data from Kantar. Take-home grocery value sales in Ireland increased by 6.6% over the four weeks to 18 May 2025 compared to the same period last year, data showed. Shoppers were in-store an average of 22.3 times during the month, contributing an additional €17 million to the market’s overall performance.
Nestlé Announces Global Rollout Of Sinergity

4 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Dayeeta Das

Food giant Nestlé has announced the global launch of Sinergity, its science-based early-life nutrition product. Sinergity is being launched in markets throughout Latin America and the Middle East, with rollouts scheduled in additional parts of Asia later this year, the company noted. The initiative follows the success of the product in Europe.
Studenac To Upgrade Logistics And Distribution Network

4 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic

Croatian retailer Studenac is investing €10 million to upgrade its logistics and distribution network, including two new facilities in Velika Gorica and Dugopolje totalling 60,000 square metres, according to local daily Poslovni Dnevnik. Beyond these logistical improvements, the company plans to add 160 new locations and is open to further acquisitions, which have been key to its growth since Poland’s Enterprise Investors took ownership seven years ago.
Private-Label Growth Slows Down In Portugal In Q1

4 days ago | esmmagazine.com | Branislav Pekic

Private-label brands continued to grow in Portugal during the first quarter of 2025, although the pace of growth slowed compared to 2023. This growth was mostly seen in stores with a wide product selection, driven by price-conscious shoppers. However, a Kantar and Centromarca study warned that the disproportionate growth of private labels could undermine the overall value and perception of product categories. This imbalance could harm overall category growth and value.