Italy

Metro Italia Sets New Sales Record In 2022

The Italian division of German wholesaler Metro closed its financial year 2021-2022 with 'record' sales of €1.8 billion, up 35% from 2020-2021.

Italy's Gruppo VéGé Launches NFT

Italian retail cooperative Gruppo VéGé says it is the first modern distribution player in the country to launch a Non Fungible Token (NFT).&n...

Italy's D.IT Cooperative Posts 3% Growth In FY 2022

Italian retail cooperative and purchasing group D.IT - Distribuzione Italiana closed its financial year 2022 with 3% growth, which it says exceeded initial...

In’s Mercato Gets Antitrust Nod For Acquisition of 54 Dico Stores

Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) has authorised the acquisition by In's Mercato of 54 stores operated by Cesed and its subsidiary Dico...

Ferrero Group Aims For 100% Recyclable Or Reusable Packaging By 2025

Italy’s Ferrero Group has taken another step in its sustainability strategy, committing to have 100% of its packaging be reusable, recyclable or comp...

Gianni Cavalieri Named President Of Despar Italia

The current CEO of Despar Sicilia, Gianni Cavalieri, has been appointed president of Despar Italia, which operates the SPAR brand in 17 Italian regions.

Coop Alleanza 3.0 Secures €560m Development Loan

Italian cooperative Coop Alleanza 3.0 has concluded an €560 million loan agreement with leading Italian banks, which is divided into several lines and...