﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:39:02 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>ICA opens highly automated e-commerce warehouse in Stockholm</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-opens-highly-automated-e-commerce-warehouse-in-stockholm,c3463614</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4130418</guid><description><![CDATA[Starting on 1 December, ICA’s highly automated warehouse in Brunna, outside Stockholm, will be in full operation. ICA is first in Sweden to open a warehouse with a highly automated solution for groceries bought online.
E-commerce has grown sharply in recent years – in 2020 alone ICA’s e-commerce share grew 117%. ICA’s ambition is to create an e-commerce operation that can grow with ICA’s needs for many years into the future. ICA has invested SEK 1.1 billion in the e-commerce warehouse in Brunna, Stockholm, with technology from Ocado Group. The warehouse is equipped with Ocado’s automation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA opens e-commerce warehouse in Gothenburg</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-opens-e-commerce-warehouse-in-gothenburg,c3329502</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3950395</guid><description><![CDATA[ICA’s e-commerce warehouse in Arendal, outside Gothenburg, is set to open on 21 April. The new warehouse will make it possible for ICA to develop its online offering for customers in Västra Götaland[1], increase delivery capacity and will create hundreds of new jobs.
With the new warehouse in Arendal outside Gothenburg, delivery capacity for groceries bought online will increase in the Västra Götaland region, and deliveries will be made seven days a week. During the past year, demand for groceries online has risen dramatically, and ICA’s e-commerce operation in Sweden has hired more than 1,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA to offer express deliveries of prepared food</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-to-offer-express-deliveries-of-prepared-food,c2802279</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3287187</guid><description><![CDATA[Eating out is on the rise in Sweden, while many restaurants also offer home delivery. To be even better at meeting customers’ needs for convenience and simple solutions, this autumn ICA will be launching express deliveries of prepared meal solutions combined with groceries. In the first step of the launch, the service will be offered by a dozen or so stores in Sweden.
[ICA Expressleveranser]

The new service will feature home delivery of prepared meal solutions together with a selection of food products from local ICA retailers within an hour.

“Customers want more convenience, and this]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starbucks to open at Maxi ICA Stormarknad Haninge</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/starbucks-to-open-at-maxi-ica-stormarknad-haninge,c9743026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1845066</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, Starbucks opens at Maxi ICA Stormarknad in Haninge, south of Stockholm – the first Starbucks store to open under the licensing agreement between ICA and Starbucks. The newly opened Starbucks store is directly adjacent to the ICA store and offers customers the full range of high-quality coffee as well as Starbucks bakery items, salads and sandwiches.
“This marks the real starting point for the long term partnership between Starbucks and ICA. It feels great and we believe strongly in the location next to ICA Maxi in Haninge. We are convinced that the presence of Starbucks will be]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA’s Quarterly report on sustainability</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-s-quarterly-report-on-sustainability,c9416815</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1335935</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, 20 May 2013

ICA today presents its quarterly report on ICA’s work on sustainability during the first quarter of 2013. The report covers important events and initiatives in the fields of the environment, quality, ethical trade, health and community engagement.
“The wide-ranging fraud involving beef containing horse meat was a wake-up call for the whole food industry and dominated the sustainability work during the quarter. It confirms the importance of persistently developing our sustainability work to maintain customer trust in food quality and in our strong brand,” says Per]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s interim report January – March 2013</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-interim-report-january---march-2013,c9407632</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1316256</guid><description><![CDATA[Stable development for the ICA Group in the first quarter
First quarter

  · Net sales for the first quarter amounted to SEK 23,078 million (23,309), down 1.0 percent. Adjusted for the closed ICA Maxi stores in Norway, net sales increased by 2.2 percent, or 2.9 percent at constant exchange rates.
  · Operating income amounted to SEK 749 million (690), excluding non-recurring items of SEK 187 million (0), up 8.6 percent.
  · Income after net financial items amounted to SEK 471 million (622).
  · Net income for the first quarter amounted to SEK 272 million (444).

Extract from CEO]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwegian Competition Authority suspends ICA Norway’s co-operation with Norgesgruppen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/norwegian-competition-authority-suspends-ica-norway-s-co-operation-with-norgesgruppen,c9403395</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1307951</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna 19 april, 2013

At the end of February 2013, the Norwegian Competition Authority announced that it was considering suspending ICA Norway’s co-operation with Norgesgruppen relating to sourcing and logistics. The Authority has today decided to impose a suspension, to apply until 30 September 2013.

For ICA Norway, this decision means that the implementation process will be temporarily discontinued. ICA will now analyze the decision and will consider to appeal the decision.

For more information:
ICA’s press office, tel. +46 (0)70 253 66 60]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:20:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwegian Competition Authority considers to temporarily prohibiting the implementation of the cooperation agreement between ICA and Norgesgruppen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/norwegian-competition-authority-considers-to-temporarily-prohibiting-the-implementation-of-the-coope,c9375722</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1253332</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, 30 November 2012

Today, the Norwegian Competition Authority issued a notification in which it was stated that the Norwegian Competition Authority is considering prohibiting the implementation of the cooperation agreement between ICA and Norgesgruppen.
This is just a notification and not a formal decision that right now poses an obstacle to the ongoing implementation.

ICA’s view is, and has been, that our cooperation agreement with Norgesgruppen is in compliance with relevant competition legislation.

ICA has until March 8, 2013, to respond to the notification.

For more]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s Year-end report 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-year-end-report-2012,c9368233</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1237803</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, 11 February, 2013
A successful year for the ICA Group

Ownership changes in ICA

  · Hakon Invest and Ahold have today announced that Hakon Invest is acquiring Ahold’s shares in ICA. Following completion of the acquisition, ICA and Hakon Invest will become one group – ICA Gruppen. ICA’s CEO Per Strömberg is envisioned as CEO of ICA Gruppen. Due to this announcement, ICA has moved forward the publication of the year-end report to today.

Fourth quarter

  · Net sales for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 24,990 million (24,921), up 0.3 percent. Adjusted for the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Real Estate signs letter of intent with City of Stockholm on Postgården 1 in Årsta</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-real-estate-signs-letter-of-intent-with-city-of-stockholm-on-postgarden-1-in-arsta,c9361708</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1224962</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, January 28, 2013

ICA Real Estate has signed a land allocation agreement and letter of intent on a reparceling with the City of Stockholm involving the divestment and acquisition of land in Årsta. Through the process ICA wants to ensure access to a desirable retail location in one of Stockholm’s largest housing projects. A decision will officially be made by the Stockholm County Council during spring 2013.
ICA Real Estate currently owns a warehouse property within the city’s Årstafältet development zone. ICA Real Estate and the City of Stockholm have signed a letter of]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s net sales 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-net-sales-2012,c9357620</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1217354</guid><description><![CDATA[TheICAGroup’s net sales for the fourth quarter 2012 amounted to SEK 24,990 million (24,921) which is an increase of 0.3 percent compared to the fourth quarter 2011. At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 0.8 percent. Adjusted for the divested ICA Maxi stores in Norway net sales increased by 3.6 percent or 4.2 percent at constant exchange rates.
The ICA Group’s net sales for the full year of 2012 amounted to SEK 96,863 million (95,179) which is an increase of 1.8 percent compared to 2011. At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 2.0 percent. Adjusted for the divested ICA]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Norway enters cooperation agreement with Norgesgruppen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-norway-enters-cooperation-agreement-with-norgesgruppen,c9356558</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1215232</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, January 14, 2013

ICA Norway has entered a cooperation agreement with Norgesgruppen in the areas of sourcing and distribution. The agreement is an important step for ICA Norway to ensure competitive prices for Norwegian customers and achieve long-term profitability.
In recent years, ICA Norway has taken many measures to improve its results. Among other things, ICA’s offering has been consolidated in two main chains, ICA and Rimi. The cooperation with Norgesgruppen is a major strategic effort.

“The changes that have recently been made at ICA Norway have been necessary, but]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA presents its sustainability report for Q3, 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-presents-its-sustainability-report-for-q3--2012,c9342595</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1187182</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, 30 November 2012

ICA today presents its quarterly report on ICA’s work on sustainability during the third quarter of 2012. The report covers important events and initiatives in the fields of the environment, quality, ethical trade and health. By openly reporting developments on a quarterly basis, ICA is emphasising the importance of continuously monitoring work on sustainability.
“Sustainability issues are a prioritised area in ICA’s new Group strategy as adopted at the beginning of the autumn. By leading the way in the field of the environment and society, we can develop new]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Liv Forhaug appointed new SVP Strategy and Business Development of the ICA Group</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/liv-forhaug-appointed-new-svp-strategy-and-business-development-of-the-ica-group,c9338588</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1179205</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, 23 November 2012

Liv Forhaug has been appointed Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development at ICA. In this role Liv Forhaug will primarily be responsible for leading and continuously monitoring the ICA Group’s strategy work. The position also includes responsibility for the Group’s Program Office and for leading major strategic business projects for the Group.
Since September of this year, ICA has established a joint Group Strategy. The main responsibility of the new position is the continuous development of the strategy to ensure that it remains relevant and suits]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s interim report for the third quarter 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-interim-report-for-the-third-quarter-2012,c9334356</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1170599</guid><description><![CDATA[Strong operating income in third quarter
Third quarter

  · Net sales for the third quarter amounted to SEK 23,805 million (24,008), down 0.8 percent. Adjusted for the closed ICA Maxi stores in Norway, net sales increased by 2.6 percent, or 4.0 percent at constant exchange rates.
  · Operating income amounted to SEK 1,043 million (922) excluding non-recurring items of SEK 0 million (592), an increase of 13.1 percent.
  · Income after net financial items amounted to SEK 964 million (235).

  · Net income for the third quarter amounted to SEK -590 million (-2). The net income includes a]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Administrative Court of Appeal affirms Swedish Tax Agency’s ruling</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/administrative-court-of-appeal-affirms-swedish-tax-agency-s-ruling,c9313948</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1132025</guid><description><![CDATA[ICA has previously released information, including in its interim and annual reports, on a tax dispute concerning interest deductions for the period 2004-2008. The Administrative Court of Appeal has now affirmed the Swedish Tax Agency’s decision to deny ICA interest deductions of some SEK 3.4 billion and in addition imposes a tax surcharge for assessment year 2007. The total tax claim amounts to some SEK 1.3 billion, whereof ICA already paid close to SEK 1.2 billion in January 2011. The tax expense will be reported in the third quarter.
-      We note that the Administrative Court of Appeal]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA launches quarterly sustainability report</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-launches-quarterly-sustainability-report,c9313531</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1131327</guid><description><![CDATA[ICA AB will from now on be reporting quarterly on how work on sustainability is progressing in the Group. Through this initiative, ICA also wants to challenge other companies to follow suit.
From now on, every quarter ICA will report on how work on sustainability is progressing and deal with the most important issues in the priority areas of the environment, health, ethical trade and community engagement.

“As a major player in this industry, we have a responsibility to encourage and challenge not just ourselves, but the whole of our industry. We are of course particularly proud to be one]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s interim report for the second quarter 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-interim-report-for-the-second-quarter-2012,c9294621</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1094901</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, 22 August, 2012

Continued positive development for the ICA Group
Second quarter

  · Net sales for the second quarter amounted to SEK 24,758 million (24,365), up 1.6 percent. At constant exchange rates net sales increased by 1.3 percent.
  · Operating income excluding non-recurring items in Norway of SEK -194 million amounted to SEK 816 million (738), up 10.6 percent.
  · Income after net financial items amounted to SEK 546 million (646).
  · Net income for the second quarter amounted to SEK 338 million (432).

First half-year

  · Net sales for the first half-year]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s interim report January-March 2012</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-interim-report-january-march-2012,c9257472</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision491155</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, 9 May, 2012

Strong first quarter for the ICA Group
First quarter 2012

  · Net sales for the first quarter amounted to SEK 23,309 million (21,885), up 6.5 percent. At constant exchange rates net sales increased by 5.8 percent.
  · Operating income amounted to SEK 681 million (490), up 39.0 percent. Operating income excluding capital gains and impairments amounted to SEK 675 million (490), up 37.8 percent.
  · Income after net financial items amounted to SEK 615 million (422).
  · Net income for the first quarter amounted to SEK 438 million (254).

Extract from CEO]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA Group’s net sales 2011</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-group-s-net-sales-2011,c9208287</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision440128</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna 18 January, 2012
The ICA Group’s net sales for the fourth quarter 2011 amounted to SEK 24,921 million (24,493) which is an increase of 1.7 percent compared to the fourth quarter 2010. At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 1.4 percent.

The ICA Group’s net sales for the full year of 2011 amounted to SEK 95,179 million (93,860) which is an increase of 1.4 percent compared to 2010. At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 2.6 percent.

More information on the ICA Group’s fourth quarter and the full year 2011 will be presented in ICA’s year-end report on February]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA sells properties in Sundsvall and Kungsbacka to Ancore</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-sells-properties-in-sundsvall-and-kungsbacka-to-ancore,c9194979</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision425113</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, December 1, 2011

ICA Fastigheter AB is selling the commercial properties Ljusta 7:5 in Sundsvall and Skårby 3:31 in Kungsbacka to Ancore Fastigheter AB. The properties’ largest tenant is Maxi ICA Stormarknad.
The underlying property value is about SEK 450 million and the properties comprise around 22,000 square meters of lettable area.

“The sale frees up capital that can be invested in ICA’s retail network at the same time that we retain control over these two marketplaces,” says Lena Boberg, CEO of ICA Real Estate.

The transaction does not generate a capital gain for]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA AB interim report January - September 2011</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-ab-interim-report-january---september-2011,c9184489</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision415022</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, Sweden, 9 November, 2011

Higher net sales but lower income after goodwill impairment
Third quarter

  · Net sales for the third quarter amounted to SEK 24,008 million (23,505), up 2.1 percent. At constant exchange rates net sales increased by 2.5 percent.
  · Operating income excluding capital gains and impairments amounted to SEK 947 million (934), up 1.4 percent.
  · An impairment of goodwill has been made in ICA Norway based on the company’s new business plan. The goodwill impairment affected the Group’s income negatively by SEK 592 million. Operating income amounted to SEK]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Per Strömberg to be new CEO of ICA</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/per-stromberg-to-be-new-ceo-of-ica,c9175355</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision406466</guid><description><![CDATA[Solna, October 19, 2011

Per Strömberg has been appointed new CEO of the ICA Group. He will assume his duties on April 16, 2012, at the latest, and succeeds Kenneth Bengtsson, who will leave the company after eleven years as CEO.
The Board of Directors of ICA AB initiated the recruitment process for Kenneth Bengtsson’s successor last spring when his departure was announced.

“Per Strömberg has a solid track record in managing successful food businesses and is an accomplished leader, which is shown not least by his achievements at Lantmännen,” comments Claes-Göran Sylvén, Chairman of the]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICA begins recruitment process for new CEO of ICA Norway</title><link>http://news.cision.com/ica/r/ica-begins-recruitment-process-for-new-ceo-of-ica-norway,c9161079</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision392388</guid><description><![CDATA[Following the retirement of Antonio Soares in the spring of 2012, ICA now begins the recruitment process for a new CEO of ICA Norway.
The recruitment process starts now and Antonio Soares will continue as CEO until a successor is in place.

Antonio Soares has been CEO of ICA Norway since 2008, prior to that he was CEO of Rimi Baltic during 2002-2008.

For further information:

ICA’s press office, phone no +46 70 253 66 60]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>