Rema 1000 in Norway reports 120 stores in NorgesGruppen, Coop and Bunnpris for violating the law on holidays and holiday peace. The chain claims nearly a third of Norgesgruppen’s stores are open on Sundays in violation of the law. ”Today’s regulations are not enforced – and for those who exploit it, the turnovers increase on Sundays. Either the authorities […]
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Bunnpris to return to Norgegruppen for supply and purchase
Bunnpris drops Rema and returns to Norgesgruppen for supply and purchasing partnership. ”Rema stretched very far to keep us,” says Bunnpris-CEO Christian Lykke. (more…)
Bunnpris to sell more ugly vegetables
Fruit and vegetables with bad looks are the new trend in groceries. Now Bunnpris spreads its SNÅl concept to include a greater part of its chain. (more…)
Bunnpris: We might go with another partner than Rema
Norway’s smallest, but fast growing, food chain, Bunnpris, is now considering breaking its cooperation with Rema. ”We have not entered into marriage with someone,” CEO Christian Lykke said. (more…)
Rema 1000 to take over leasing contract for 20 Ica-stores
Rema 1000 was rejected by Coop after Ica-deal. Now, the chain will still take over 20 Ica-stores by getting their hands on the leasing contracts. (more…)
43 new Bunnpris-stores ready to open the doors
Tomorrow, Bunnpris will grow with 43 new stores. Then the first part of Ica’s conversion will take place. Coop Norway had to divest 93 of the 550 stores acquired from Ica Norway. 43 got a new home at Bunnpris, 50 at Norgesgruppen. The Bunnpris-stores are the first to be re-branded and converted. Chain director Tonny […]
Larger Ica Supermarked are converted to Bunnpris Gourmet
Many of the Ica-stores that are now getting Bunnpris signs are large supermarkets. These are stores which apparently differs from Bunnpris concept as many people know it, but Bunnpris has also developed Bunnpris Gourmet with 12 supermarkets mainly at the regions of Nordvestlandet and Trøndelag. ”Many of the supermarkets will be Bunnpris Gourmet,” says CEO Christian Lykke. […]
Ica merchants prefer Norgesgruppen before Bunnpris
Rather Norgesgruppen than Bunnpris. So says the leader of the Norwegian ICA-retailers’ franchise association, Jan Andersen. “I feel that some are skeptical as Bunnpris is not a typical discount concept – unlike Rimi. They fear for their sales. ” (more…)
Green light to Coop’s acquisition of Ica Norway – Bunnpris and Norgesgruppen to buy 93 stores
The Norwegian Competition Authority today announced their approval of Coop Norway’s acquisition of ICA Norway, but the acquisition may not be completed until Coop Norway has sold on 93 of their stores. Coop has entered into agreements with Bunnpris and Norgesgruppen to sell the stores concerned. ”For Bunnpris it means a total turnover increase of […]
Rema 1000 gained most market shares in 2014
The Norwegian grocery market grew by 6.64 billion NOK last year. The winners were stores belonging to Norgesgruppen and Rema 1000, according to the annual grocery report from Nielsen. (more…)
Bunnpris’ self scanning not successful
Self scanning is no success at Bunnpris. After two years, only ten percent of the customers at the teststore in Melhus has used the technique. (more…)
Bunnpris aquires 132 year old iron foundry
In 1882, it was built to accommodate an iron foundry. 132 years later it is worthy built on Damsgård sold to Bunnpris. – This is protection by use. The building gets a new functionality with the platform pillar that goes through the roof, while we maintain the protected, and scenic, Tonny Thers in Bunnpris tells Bergensavisen. […]
Bunnpris drops plans for Lykke Liten-chain
Last winter Bunnpris-owner and leader Christian Lykke revealed plans for a second chain, Lykke Liten, consisting of 40-50 smaller units. After ICA’s sellout to Coop Norway, the plans are dropped. ”Our plan was to attract many Matkroken-stores, but now everything is too uncertain”, Christian Lykke says. (more…)
”Reitan wanted Bunnpris to buy ICA”
Everyone was happy after Coop’s purchase of ICA Norway. Even REMA 1000-CEO Ole Robert Reitan. But, according to Norwegian media, he tried to make Bunnpris buy ICA through international investors. (more…)
Prima Group bankrupt with a 510 million debt
Estate empire Prima Group is bankrupt with a debt to a group of banks of 510 million NOK. Among Prima’s tenants are Rema 1000, Bunnpris and Elkjøp. (more…)