Retail - Mercadona

Lidl, Aldi Expand In Spain With Nearly 400 New Stores Over Five Years

German discount supermarket chains Lidl and Aldi have substantially expanded in Spain over the past five years, collectively opening 370 stores.

Regional Spanish Supermarkets See Higher Growth Than Mainstream Players

Four regional Spanish supermarket chains – Consum, Uvesco (BM Supermercados), Gadisa, and Ahorramás – are increasingly expanding nationw...

European Consumers Spend €888bn On Food And Drink

Europeans spent €888 billion on food and beverages in the past year, with 37% of that dedicated to 'immediate consumption' options across both retail...

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...