New CEO for Jumbo BelgiumDutch entrepreneur Anrico Maat, former sales director at Jumbo, is succeeding Peter Isaac as director of Belgium for the Dutch supermarket chain. Source: cbs.nlIndia: DMart shares surge 8% after supermarket chain hits 500 brick-and-mortar store markAs part of their expansion strategy, the Radhakrishnan Damani founded supermarket chain has introduced 12 new stores across key Indian stores, hitting the 500 store mark. Source: republicworld.comPlacing fruit and veg near store entrances can improve sales and diet qualityCity St George's, University of London reported: "Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality of women's diets, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Expansions in fresh include hand-cut fresh fruit and vegetable offerings". The company operates 35 locations statewide under multiple banners, including Homeland Stores, CashSaver, United Supermarket, Food World, and Piggly Wiggly.

Source: The Guardian April 01, 2026 18:41 UTC