Supermarket giants call for ‘level playing field’ in regulatory battle against Aldi and Lidl

Iceland, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s argue that the German discounters should now be classified as large grocery retailers, and so be included in a ban on practices preventing rivals opening nearby stores. The post Supermarket giants call for ‘level playing field’ in regulatory battle against Aldi and Lidl appeared first on Property Week.

Amazon’s rapid rollout

The online giant’s new ultra-fast grocery delivery service potentially requires it to create a large network of smaller warehouses. The post Amazon’s rapid rollout appeared first on Property Week.

Farmfoods signs 25-year lease at Logicor Park Daventry

The grocery retailer has taken a lease for three warehouse units, which it will use for frozen and ambient storage, transportation and recycling. The post Farmfoods signs 25-year lease at Logicor Park Daventry appeared first on Property Week.

Indurent secures pair of pre-lets at Access 18 Avonmouth development

An unnamed grocery retailer and hire company Vision Vehicles have signed for a total of 94,000 sq ft. The post Indurent secures pair of pre-lets at Access 18 Avonmouth development appeared first on Property Week.

Tishman Speyer paves the way for refurb of former Sainsbury’s Holborn HQ

An agreed early termination of the grocery retailer's lease has cleared the way for a refurbishment of the central London office building later this year. The post Tishman Speyer paves the way for refurb of former Sainsbury’s Holborn HQ appeared first on Property Week.

How 'Dark Stores' Are Speeding Up Grocery Deliveries | WSJ

Speedy grocery delivery is booming, but competition and high running costs could hinder growth. Startups are promising to deliver groceries to your doorstep in minutes, stepping up competition in the industry. Their strategy: to operate out of “dark stores.” WSJ visits some of these hyperlocal warehouses to see how they operate and the challenges they face.