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Shopping Basket Prices Fell Marginally In Spain In September, Says OCU

Spain's Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU) has noted that the price of the average shopping basket fell by 0.58%.

Mercadona Sets Sights On Lisbon City Centre

Mercadona, the Spanish supermarket chain, has begun work on its first supermarket in Lisbon city.

Carrefour Spain Invests Over €84m In Price Reduction Initiative

Carrefour Spain is investing over €84 million this year in a series of price reductions to support its customers amidst cost-of-living concerns.

Spanish Regional Chains Outperform National Competitors

The Spanish grocery market is showing signs of stabilisation after five years of upheaval caused by the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain disruptions.

Mercadona, Carrefour Lead Supermarket Rankings In Spain

Mercadona has retained its strong lead at the top of the Spanish supermarket sector, according to the latest data from Kantar, with Carrefour placing secon...

Sunflower Oil Dethrones Olive Oil In Spain's Kitchens As Prices Soar

Sunflower oil has dethroned olive oil as king of the kitchen in Spain, the world's largest olive oil producer, as rising prices force consumers to switch t...

Covirán Eyes Acquisition Of Some Auchan Stores In Portugal

Covirán is considering the potential acquisition of some Auchan stores in Portugal as the French retailer is forced to sell off some of its outlets...

Mercadona Relies On WITRON For Its 16th Automated Distribution Centre

At the end of December 2023, Mercadona selected the WITRON Group to construct its new 15,000-square-metre dry goods distribution centre in Guadix, Granada,...