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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Casino to introduce Franprix and Monoprix retail brands in Morocco
French convenience retailer Casino Group has partnered with Moroccan conglomerate H&S Invest to introduce its retail brands in Morocco. The collaboration seeks to establish 210 Franprix and Monoprix stores across the country by 2035. The alliance is part of Casino Group's international growth plan through franchising. The group, with operations spanning 30 nations, already collaborates with 472 franchised outlets outside mainland France, contributing to 3.5% of its net sales in 2024. Casino Group CEO Philippe Palazzi stated: 'This partnership with H&S Invest Holding is fully in line with our strategy of expanding internationally through franchising. It illustrates our ability to leverage the strength of our brands, our logistics know-how and our expertise in convenience retailing in a market as dynamic as Morocco. 'Thanks to H&S Invest Holding's deep local roots and solid operations, we will be able to rapidly roll out a network of high-performance convenience stores in step with changing consumer habits in Morocco.' H&S Invest views the partnership as an opportunity to diversify its retail division. The introduction of Franprix and Monoprix is expected to improve the Moroccan convenience retail landscape. Franprix operates convenience stores in cities and towns while Monoprix offers food, apparel, home goods, beauty products and leisure items. The inaugural stores will launch in 2026 and will offer a curated selection of fresh goods, and a substantial quantity of local products. H&S Invest Holding chairman Moncef Belkhayat stated: 'We are proud to be partnering with a major international player like Casino Group. This strategic partnership will enable us to offer a new customer experience in the Moroccan market. By 2030, we aim to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs across the Kingdom through the roll-out of the Franprix and Monoprix banners.' In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, net sales of the Monoprix brand dropped 0.6% and Franprix's sales by 1.7%, compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. "Casino to introduce Franprix and Monoprix retail brands in Morocco" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Safelock Storage Opens Premier Self-Storage Facility in Dothan, AL
05/23/2025, Dothan, AL // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // A new era of self-storage has arrived in Houston County, AL. Safelock Storage is proud to unveil its newest self-storage facility at 175 Bob Hall Rd, Dothan, bringing 24/7 access, advanced security, and unmatched convenience to residents and businesses in the city. 'For too long, storage in Dothan has meant compromise,' said a Safelock Storage representative. 'Limited access hours, outdated systems, and oversized units that don't fit modern needs have made storage more of a hassle than a help. We set out to change that. We want to make storage simple, secure, and always accessible.' With the new facility, Safelock Storage isn't just responding to the demand for better storage—it's redefining what modern storage should look like in Dothan. Built for today's on-the-go lifestyles, the self-storage facility features direct drive-up access, modern roll-up doors, and a variety of storage units tailored to fit the needs of individuals, families, and businesses alike. The facility also provides around-the-clock availability, giving customers the freedom to retrieve or store their belongings on their own schedule. No appointments, no locked gates. Just quality, convenient storage when and where you need it. Security also remains a top priority for Safelock Storage. Aside from its clean, well-lit grounds and sturdy unit construction, the Dothan facility is protected by advanced surveillance systems that monitor every inch of the property around the clock for peace of mind. Highly trained security personnel are also available on site, adding a layer of protection and level of safety few storage facilities can match. With these features in place, Safelock Storage Dothan redefines secure, accessible, and affordable storage, providing local families and businesses with reliable solutions they can count on. For those looking for 'storage near me' in Dothan, Safelock Storage Dothan makes renting a unit simple and convenient. Customers can easily browse available units by visiting its website. With just a few clicks, they can choose the ideal unit size for their needs and complete the rental process entirely online. Safelock Storage Dothan offers flexible lease options, so renters can choose short- or long-term storage without the hassle of long-term commitments. It also offers a variety of affordable unit sizes to accommodate everything from household items to business inventory. Its budget-friendly monthly rates and special promotions provide added value. With clean, secure facilities and gated access, Safelock Storage is more than just a storage provider in Dothan—it's a trusted partner for keeping belongings safe, accessible, and within reach. To learn more about Safelock Storage and its new Dothan location, visit About Safelock Storage Safelock Storage is a self-storage facility in Dothan, Alabama, providing reliable, secure, and flexible storage solutions. As a locally owned facility, it prioritizes convenience and peace of mind, providing gated entry, surveillance systems, and clean, well-maintained units. Whether customers need space for personal items, business inventory, or seasonal equipment, Safelock Storage ensures a hassle-free experience with top-notch service and security, tailored to meet every storage need. ### Media Contact Safelock Storage Address: 175 Bob Hall Rd, Dothan, AL 36305 Phone: (334) 489-5883 Website: newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Safelock Storage Opens Premier Self-Storage Facility in Dothan, AL
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Healthy, portable and a little bit sexy: a love letter to the pistachio
Do you ever feel like there's something missing when you sit down to eat? As if the whole process has become so streamlined that something's got lost? You're not alone. The packaged convenience of modern food has weakened our connection with what we eat and although very few of us want to return to hunting in the woods, there is still a part of us that's crying out for food that we have to work for just a little, so we can nourish our soul as well as our body. Well, I know a nutty treat that does the trick, so let's get cracking. Sophisticated and a little bit sexy, the pistachio truly is a nut like no other. Full of flavour and texture, with a satisfying crunch, this superfood is a pleasurable, tactile and nourishing snack that you'll never fall out of love with. Bursting with goodness and zest, this gorgeous green nut is the perfect antidote to the soulless sloth of so much modern food because you don't just eat a pistachio, you rescue it heroically from its shell. Each time you crack a pistachio out of its little casing, that simple task creates the pleasure of (slightly) delayed gratification. It's like adult fidget spinning, but you get to eat the spinner afterwards. That ritual of sitting back and cracking pistachio shells can be a bonding ceremony over a drink with a friend, a nice way to avoid picking up our phones as we watch TV, or simply a good way to pass the hours on a long train journey. Wherever we crack their shells, pistachios take us back to nature. They're so pretty, too: eminently Instagrammable, they evoke Mediterranean summers and epic Persian feasts. No wonder the Queen of Sheba said that pistachios were the food of royalty – if legend is to be believed, anyway. Other nuts can only dream of their casual sophistication. Peanuts are only good for pub floors, almonds sit there like a guest who's overstayed their welcome and walnuts are just big, bitter and twisted. So that's why I stick to the gorgeous green pistachio. I eat them a handful at a time – after shelling them, of course – crunching my way to a mouthful of their mild nutty flavour, buttery texture, with a suggestion of salt and hints of sweetness. If you eat 49 pistachios a day that's just 160 calories and you get a natural source of B vitamins and minerals, as well as monounsaturated fats. If you love to exercise, this plant-based complete protein will keep you going and then give you a boost afterwards, thanks to its high levels of magnesium, which can help your body to recover. The benefits don't end there. As if having healthy fats, high fibre too, and antioxidants wasn't enough, these superfoods can also help to manage our blood sugar levels for us. How kind can a foodstuff be? The benefits just keep on coming: a study published in January found that eating a handful of lutein-containing pistachio nuts each day for 12 weeks improved the eye health of a group of midlifers, so whoever says that delicious food can't be healthy has clearly never eaten a pistachio, the poor people. Our axe-wielding ancestors wouldn't recognise us getting our nutrition from microwaved ready meals, capsuled supplements or long-life juices. It's all become a little too lazy, but pistachios make you work (just a little bit) for their goodness, so they're a great way for everyone to connect back to nature. Fun to eat, full of flavour, and amazing for your health – the pistachio is beyond royalty, it's actually divine. Learn more about pistachio benefits
South China Morning Post
22-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
In Hong Kong, delivery apps once took on a different – more physical
Urban Hong Kong is known across the globe as a vertical environment. Even those who have never visited will have some, mostly cinematic-driven, awareness of the city's high-rise nature. The impacts of such spatial realities on everyday life are less widely known, however. For most residents, the ability to just 'lok lau' (literally 'go down [from] the building') and find whatever they are looking for, all within a few minutes walk, is the single most important factor for a desirable living environment. A particular building complex may be grotty and decayed, with antiquated lifts and grubby, ill-lit corridors, but no matter; convenience wins out almost every time. Vertical-living realities significantly affect everyday life when ground-level access becomes problematic and daily necessities must be obtained from several hundred metres up. During the long years of Covid-19 restrictions, a wide variety of app-based delivery platforms proliferated across Hong Kong. But while technology has transformed such services today, similar levels of daily convenience were enjoyed here a century ago. A delivery man carries a bag of takeaway food during lunch hour in Causeway Bay. Photo: Eugene Lee Here's an unlikely question to keep in reserve for quiz nights, or an awkward dinner party conversational pause: until well into the 1950s, what retail characteristic did urban Hong Kong's oldest residential areas share with ancient Rome, Aleppo and Carthage, medieval Paris, London and York, and parts of present-day Kolkata, Delhi and Yangon? A hint; in locations like the backstreets in Central, Western, Wan Chai and Yau Ma Tei, tenement buildings were closely packed together, clustered along narrow streets and lanes, and typically ranged from a few storeys high to several. And remember, none of these structures had lifts. The answer? Such residents could take advantage of an astonishing variety of delivery services without ever needing to go downstairs. In all these places, tenement households kept handy a wicker basket on an appropriate length of rope near their open balconies and windows for purchases from passing hawkers Pre-war buildings at Li Chit Street, Wan Chai. Photo: SCMP Archives
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Europe Online Food Delivery Market Analysis Report 2025-2033: Cloud Kitchen Boom and Restaurant-Delivery Platform Collaborations Accelerate Expansion
In Europe, online food delivery has gained immense popularity due to changing consumer lifestyles, increasing smartphone penetration, and the rise of app-based services like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. The demand surged further during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people relied on contactless delivery for safety. Uses of online food delivery include quick access to meals, catering to dietary preferences, and supporting local restaurants. It also advantages companies by growing their audience and boosting earnings. With technological advancements such as AI-powered recommendations and real-time monitoring, the European online food delivery market continues to expand, transforming the way people dine and consume food. European Online Food Delivery Market Dublin, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Europe Online Food Delivery Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" report has been added to Online Food Delivery Market was worth USD 31.24 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at USD 70.02 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.38% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2033. The growth is fueled by rising smartphone penetration, hectic lifestyle of consumers, and rising need for convenience. The growth in third-party food delivery platforms, restaurant-owned platforms, and cloud kitchens has heavily influenced market growth. Mobile food ordering apps reign supreme in the European market, providing an easy ordering experience with personalized suggestions, GPS navigation, and secure payment gateways. Having the facility to order food at a smartphone tap has propelled demand for mobile-based services. Apps such as Uber Eats, Glovo, and Just Eat keep growing their app features to improve user experience. Increasing Smartphone and Internet PenetrationGrowing smartphone and high-speed internet penetration has strongly promoted the online food delivery market in Europe. Consumers are able to access food delivery sites comfortably through easy-to-use mobile applications, causing increased engagement. Better connectivity allows easy transactions, real-time monitoring, and customized suggestions, hence easier ordering of food. With digital uptake rising even in rural areas, demand for online food ordering services is likely to increase consistently. 94% of EU households were connected to the internet in 2024, with the Netherlands and Luxembourg leading (99%), followed by Finland and Denmark (97%), while Greece and Croatia had the lowest (87%). Compared to 2014, there is considerable growth in Bulgaria (from 63%) and Romania (from 56%), both now above 90%. The same catching-up effect can be seen in Consumer Lifestyles and PreferencesFast-paced lifestyles and increased desire for convenience have driven the penetration of online food ordering services in Europe. Customers, especially young professionals and students, prefer swift and convenient meal solutions over home cooking. Furthermore, increased demand for health-oriented and specialty meals has prompted the growth of variety foods available on delivery platforms, including organic, vegan, and gluten-free of Cloud Kitchens and Restaurant PartnershipsGrowth in cloud kitchens and partnerships between restaurants and food delivery platforms have helped in market growth. Cloud kitchens, which do not have physical dine-in areas, concentrate on online orders alone, cutting down operational expenses while enhancing efficiency. Restaurants are also utilizing partnerships with platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat to increase the customer base, boosting order quantities and revenue. April 2022, Growth Kitchen raised GBP 3 million in seed funding from PactVC to scale its delivery kitchen model. The business seeks to enable restaurants to grow like a SaaS company but retain ownership, using technology and data science to grow from a handful of kitchens to hundreds across in the Europe Online Food Delivery Market High Competition and Price WarsThe European online food delivery market is extremely competitive with several platforms competing for market leadership. Firms often resort to price wars by providing discounts and promotions to secure customers, and this results in lower profit margins. Staying profitable while staying competitive in pricing is a major challenge, especially for smaller firms that are not able to hold on to the food safety laws and labor regulationsStrict food safety laws, labor regulations, and environmental rules present operating challenges for online food delivery businesses. Compliance with disparate rules in diverse European nations adds complexity to operations. Also, ensuring on-time deliveries, handling driver availability, and keeping food fresh in transit are logistical challenges, especially in high-density urban centers. Companies have been covered from 5 viewpoints Company Analysis: Overview, Key Persons, Recent Developments, Product Portfolio, Revenue Delivery Hero SE Grab Holdings Inc. Uber Technologies Inc. roofoods Ltd (Deliveroo) Yum! Brands Inc. DoorDash Inc. Zomato Ltd. Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 200 Forecast Period 2024 - 2033 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $31.24 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2033 $70.02 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 9.3% Regions Covered Europe Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction2. Research & Methodology3. Executive Summary4. Market Dynamic4.1 Growth Drivers4.2 Challenges5. Europe Online Food Delivery Market6. Market Share Analysis6.1 By Platform Type6.2 By Business Model6.3 By Payment Method6.4 By Country7. Platform Type7.1 Mobile Applications7.2 Websites8. Business Model8.1 Order Focused Food Delivery System8.2 Logistics Based Food Delivery System8.3 Full-Service Food Delivery System9. Payment Method9.1 Online Payment9.2 Cash on Delivery10. Country10.1 France10.2 Germany10.3 Italy10.4 Spain10.5 United Kingdom10.6 Belgium10.7 Netherlands10.8 Russia10.9 Poland10.10 Greece10.11 Norway10.12 Romania10.13 Portugal10.14 Row of Europe11. Porter's Five Forces Analysis11.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers11.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers11.3 Degree of Competition11.4 Threat of New Entrants11.5 Threat of Substitutes12. SWOT Analysis12.1 Strength12.2 Weakness12.3 Opportunity12.4 Threats13. Key Players Analysis For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Attachment European Online Food Delivery Market CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
