SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) ("Colabor" or the "Company") announces today the appointment of Mr. Yanick Blanchard as Interim Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of today. “We are pleased to be able to count on Mr. Blanchard’s support on an interim basis. His experience with large public companies will be an asset to Colabor. We are confident that he will be able to contribute his operational, financial and str ...

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Core Insights - Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) aims to expand its store count to over 1,000 locations from the current 443 stores by March 30, 2025, indicating significant growth potential [1][8] - The company is focusing on a smaller-box store format to enhance efficiency and reduce growth risks, which is crucial for supporting its expansion strategy [2] - New stores are projected to generate an average of $13 million in first-year sales, with a growth rate of 20-25% over the next four years, making each store a profit center [3] Expansion Strategy - SFM plans to open at least 35 new stores in 2025, supported by a real estate pipeline of nearly 120 approved sites and over 85 signed leases [3][8] - Approximately 80% of SFM's stores are located within 250 miles of a distribution center, and the company is enhancing its supply chain through self-distribution of fresh categories [4] Competitive Landscape - In comparison, Costco plans to add 24 new locations in fiscal 2025, while Dollar General is set to execute around 4,885 projects, including 575 new U.S. stores [5][6] - SFM's stock has outperformed the industry, rising 27.7% year-to-date compared to the industry's 15.8% growth [7][8] Financial Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates year-over-year sales growth of 13.6% and earnings per share (EPS) growth of 35.5% for SFM [10] - The forward 12-month price-to-sales ratio for SFM is 1.72, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.26 [9]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Natural Foods Products industry is facing a challenging macroeconomic environment characterized by persistent inflation and reduced consumer spending, leading to pressure on profit margins due to rising input costs and operational expenses [1][4][5] - The industry includes companies that manufacture and sell a variety of organic and natural food products, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, and packaged meals, primarily through wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce [3] Key Trends - There is a notable shift towards healthier eating habits, with consumers increasingly seeking nutritious and organic food options, which is driving demand for fresh products [6] - Companies are adapting to the tough market landscape by emphasizing value-focused marketing and expanding their product lines to include more affordable options [4][5] Performance Metrics - The Zacks Natural Foods Products industry has outperformed the broader Zacks Retail - Wholesale sector and the S&P 500 over the past year, with a growth of 64.7% compared to 17.3% and 12.3% respectively [10] - The industry is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.02X, lower than the S&P 500's 22.63X and the sector's 24.98X [13] Company Highlights - Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) is focusing on product innovation, e-commerce, and competitive pricing, with a consensus estimate for current fiscal year earnings per share (EPS) at $5.08 and a stock gain of 96.6% over the past year [14][15] - Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) is capitalizing on its position in the food-away-from-home industry, with a current fiscal year EPS estimate of $4.36 and a stock gain of 40.1% in the past year [18][19]

The shares in Lerøy Seafood Group ASA will be quoted ex-dividend NOK 2.50 per share as of today, 28 May 2025.This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 to the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. ...

Ordinary General Meeting in Lerøy Seafood Group ASA was held today, 27 May 2025. All items were resolved in accordance with the Annual General Meeting notice and the recommendations of the Nomination Committee. The General Shareholders Meeting approved to distribute a dividend of NOK 2.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on 5 June 2025 and shall be paid to the shareholders who are registered shareholders of Lerøy Seafood Group ASA as of 27 May 2025. The shares in Lerøy Seafood Group ASA will be traded ...

Inflation and Deflation Trends - Industry experts predict a new inflation cycle in China due to M2 scale reaching 326.06 trillion yuan, which is double the GDP, but currently, deflation is observed with April CPI rising only 0.3% [1] - From June 2025, five major price drops are anticipated in China [3] Real Estate Market - Since 2022, housing prices have been on a downward trend, with cities like Tianjin and Shijiazhuang experiencing declines, and major cities like Shanghai seeing significant adjustments, with prices dropping from 95,000 yuan per square meter to 65,000 yuan, a decrease of over 30% [5] - By the second half of 2025, housing price differentiation is expected, with second and third-tier cities slowing their decline while first-tier cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen may experience further drops [5] Seafood Prices - Seafood prices are becoming more affordable, with prices for king crabs dropping below 200 yuan each and salmon prices decreasing by 40%, while shrimp prices fell from 38 yuan per jin to 28 yuan per jin [7] - The decline in seafood prices is attributed to consumer hesitance following Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge, leading to reduced demand despite no contamination in domestic seafood [7] Automotive Market - A price reduction trend is observed in the domestic automotive market, with mid-range cars dropping by 15,000 to 20,000 yuan and luxury imports seeing reductions up to 100,000 yuan [9] - Factors contributing to the decline include an influx of new energy vehicles, increased competition from tech companies like Huawei and Xiaomi, and reduced consumer purchasing power [9] Home Appliance Prices - Home appliance prices are expected to adjust downwards by 10% to 15% for items like refrigerators, TVs, and air conditioners by 2025 [12] - The rapid technological advancement in appliances and decreased consumer spending due to lower incomes are driving the need for discounts and promotions to clear inventory [12] Pork Prices - Pork prices are decreasing, with supermarket prices dropping from 26-28 yuan per jin to 18-20 yuan per jin, and further declines are expected [13] - The price drop is due to overproduction from previous years' high prices attracting investment in pig farming and a shift in consumer preference towards healthier meat options [13]

HF Foods Group (HFFG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 04:05 PM ET Company Participants Felix Lin - CEO & PresidentCindy Yao - Chief Financial Officer None Hello, everyone. Welcome to HF Foods Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. Joining me today on today's call are Felix Lin, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer and Cindy Yao, the company's chief financial officer. By now, Evern should have access to the earnings release for the period ending 03/31/2025 that wen ...

-First Quarter Record Sales of $20.3 Million, Up 27%, over Q1 2024 -First Quarter Record Gross Profit of $7.9 Million, Up 30%, over Q1 2024 - First Quarter Positive Adjusted EBITDA HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (NYSE-AM: HCWC) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Results Highlights: Net sales from operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, amounted to a record $20.3 million, compared ...

SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colabor Group Inc. (TSX: GCL) (“Colabor” or the “Corporation”) held its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on May 8, 2025. A total of 61,043,516 common shares representing 59.84% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Corporation were represented in person and by proxy at the Meeting. At this Meeting, the following resolutions were approved: Election of Directors The eight candidates proposed as Directors were duly elected ...