Motatos
This section examines Motatos’ operations within the UK retail market, focusing on its entry, performance, and subsequent exit. Coverage includes its discount e-commerce model centred on surplus and short-dated FMCG products, sustainability initiatives, and market challenges. Reporting also addresses the acquisition of its UK assets by Discount Dragon and the broader implications for discount grocery retail and food waste reduction efforts. This content is relevant for retail executives, supply chain strategists, and sustainability officers monitoring developments in value-driven and environmentally conscious retail models.
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Sep- 2023 -11 SeptemberNews
Discount Dragon acquires Motatos UK
Online discount supermarket Motatos has been acquired by the parent company of Discount Dragon for an undisclosed sum. The news comes after Motatos’ recent announcement that it is exiting the UK market with immediate effect. The Swedish retailer launched in the UK in June 2022 offering discounts on food brands,…
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Sep- 2022 -2 SeptemberSupermarkets
Motatos raises €38m to fund UK expansion
Discount supermarket Motatos has announced it has raised €38m (£33m) through a new share issue to existing shareholders. The financing round was jointly led by Exor Capital and the company’s largest owner, SEB Private Equity. The new funds will be used to accelerate growth in Motatos’ key markets of Germany…
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May- 2022 -11 MaySupermarkets
Motatos bolsters senior team ahead of UK launch
Swedish-based grocery retailer, Motatos, has strengthened its leadership team ahead of its launch in the UK next month. It has hired Christabel Biella as UK country manager, who brings a decade of UK retail experience to the group. Her previous roles include merchandising and purchasing roles at House Of Fraser,…
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