Jeronimo Martins

Polish grocer Biedronka to appeal watchdog fine

16 Dec 2020

Biedronka, the largest food retailer in Poland by market share, is to launch a legal fight over a fine issued on the business by the country's competition watchdog.

Polish retailer Biedronka under watchdog scrutiny for "unfair" contractual practises

30 Sep 2019

Jeronimo Martins' discount retailer in Poland is under investigation by the country's competition watchdog.

Jeronimo Martins expands Polish soup plant

18 Aug 2016

The Polish subsidiary of Portuguese retail group Jeronimo Martins has expanded its production facility in the country to launch a "ready-to-eat" fresh vegetable soup range to be distributed through its Polish supermarket chain, Biedronka.

Jeronimo Martins says new Portugal milk plant will meet group's needs

14 Jun 2016

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has said its new EUR40m (US$45m) milk processing plant in the country is part of a strategic move to have "direct access to sources of supply" for a range of food products.

Briefing: Emerging market e-commerce: Poland's online grocery promise

30 Jan 2015

Western Europe has been at the forefront of the development of online food retailing but the channel has taken root further east – notably in Poland, with the country seen as having the most advanced grocery e-commerce sector in central and eastern Europe. Dean Best analyses the market.

MEXICO: Jeronimo Martins coy amid Comercial Mexicana link

2 Apr 2014

Jeronimo Martins has refused to be drawn on claims in Mexico the Portugal-based retailer has indicated interest in buying local grocer Controladora Comercial Mexicana.

POLAND: Jeronimo Martins eyes Marcpol store deal

14 Mar 2014

Jeronimo Martins has made a move to buy a batch of stores from Polish grocer Marcpol.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins forecasts concern market

27 Feb 2014

Shares in Jeronimo Martins have come under pressure after the Portugal-based retailer announced its outlook for 2014.

PORTUGAL: Poland slowdown hits Jeronimo Martins

14 Jan 2014

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has reported an 11% increase in sales for 2013 - but slowing growth in Poland, its largest market, hit its shares.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins halves Colombia capex plans

1 Nov 2013

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has reduced its capital expenditure plans for its start-up business in Colombia.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins upbeat but outlook cautious

1 Nov 2013

Jeronimo Martins offered an upbeat take on its nine-month results, even as the Portuguese retailer slightly lowered its full-year outlook.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins chairman dos Santos to step down

25 Sep 2013

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has announced the resignation of its chairman, Elísio Alexandre Soares dos Santos, after 45 years at the helm.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins H1 sales, earnings jump

31 Jul 2013

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has booked a jump in first-half sales and earnings, driven by the contribution from new stores and market share gains.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins reports "strong" Q1

24 Apr 2013

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has reported a "strong" first-quarter with increases in both earnings and sales.

COLOMBIA: Jeronimo Martins opens Ara c-store chain

14 Mar 2013

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has opened its first store in Colombia.

Talking shop: Plassat aware more work ahead at Carrefour

8 Mar 2013

Carrefour's 2012 results offer signs of encouragement for the world's second-largest retailer. However, some analysts insisted much more work is needed. That is true but Carrefour CEO Georges Plassat recognises the challenges that still lie ahead.

PORTUGAL: FY profits up at retailer Jeronimo Martins

28 Feb 2013

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has booked an increase in full-year profits.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins hails "remarkable" Biedronka in FY sales rise

11 Jan 2013

Portugal and Poland-focused retailer Jeronimo Martins has seen strong growth at its Biedronka chain lift the group to a double-digit sales rise for 2012.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins eyes 150 stores in Colombia

11 Dec 2012

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has set a target of opening 150 stores in Colombia by the end of 2015 as it looks to become one of the largest three retailers in the South American country.

PORTUGAL: Poland continues to bolster Jeronimo Martins

25 Oct 2012

Strong revenues from Jeronimo Martins' Polish discount retail chain Biedronka helped boost group sales in the first nine months of the year.

Talking shop: Pragmatic Ahold puts Nordic foray under review

7 Sep 2012

Ahold's decision to review its investment in Nordic retailer ICA is another sign of the Dutche retailer's considered approach to growth, Dean Best writes.

SPAIN: El Corte Ingles joins AMS

31 Jul 2012

Spanish retailer El Corte Ingles is to join buying alliance AMS Sourcing.

PORTUGAL: Polish slowdown pressures Jeronimo Martins sales

25 Jul 2012

Shares in Jeronimo Martins fell today (25 July) after the Portugal-based retailer said a slowdown in Poland, its largest market, would put pressure on sales this year.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins shares fall despite profit rise

26 Apr 2012

Polish chain Biedronka has boosted first-quarter profits at Jeronimo Martins but shares in the Portugal-based retailer fell as the earnings missed analyst estimates.

PORTUGAL: Poland unit drives Jeronimo Martins FY profits

7 Mar 2012

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has booked a 21% rise in full-year profits, thanks largely to strong growth from its Polish operations.

2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus

3 Feb 2012

In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.

POLAND: Biedronka announces revamp

16 Jan 2012

Biedronka, Portuguese retailer Jeronimo Martins' Polish arm, is undergoing an extensive rebrand and revamp.

PORTUGAL/POLAND: Jeronimo Martins reports 2011 sales jump

11 Jan 2012

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has announced a 13% rise in 2011 preliminary sales, thanks largely to strong growth in its Polish operations.

PORTUGAL: Jeronimo Martins names former Unilever exec Johnson CFO

20 Dec 2011

Portugal-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has appointed former Unilever executive Alan Johnson as its CFO.

Best bits: Firms tackle economic gloom

7 Nov 2011

There's been a sense of boldness from the world of food this past week, with companies making interesting moves into new products, acquisitions and territories.