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Kraft Heinz Invests $400m In Distribution Centre In North America

Packaged food company Kraft Heinz has announced it has invested more than $400 million (€356 million) to build an automated CPG distribution cent...

SPAR Austria Extends 'Flagship Hub' Warehouse

SPAR Austria has announced the extension of its warehouse in Wels which it considers to be a leading project both in Austria and internationally.

Żabka Unveils Automated Logistics Centre In Radzymin

Żabka Group has announced the launch of a new 'cutting-edge' automated logistics centre in Radzymin, just outside Warsaw.

CCEP Wakefield Workers Cancel Strike Plans After Pay Deal

Planned strikes have been called off at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' soft drink plant in Wakefield, England, after a deal was reached to increase worker...

Colruyt Looks To The 'Store Of The Future'

Belgian retailer Colruyt has announced it is testing a new technology to ensure that shelves remain optimally stocked, while also measuring how many custom...

Romanian Retailer Profi Sees Sales Up 22% In 2022

Romanian retailer Profi has recorded a sales increase of more than 22% in its 2022 financial year, to 11.7 billion RON (€2.3 billion).

Beyond Meat Expects Sharper Growth In Second Half, Posts Smaller Loss

Beyond Meat said it expects sharper revenue growth in the second half of 2023 after reporting a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on easing supply chain...

Walmart To Invest In Mexico's Fintech Market

US retail giant Walmart wants to get on top of Mexico's fintech market with its Cashi digital wallet, yet analysts say its drive is strewn with potential p...