Retail archive – Page 181
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ArticleWalmart opens new concept store in China
Shoppers can use mobile phones to pay for over 8,000 items with delivery under 30 minutes
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ArticleProduce World buys Aurora Produce
Acquisition sees potato producer become wholly-owned subsidiary of vegetable supplier, with both directors moving to Sutton Bridge site
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ArticleRedevelopment rejected at iconic Australian market
Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has had its redevelopment rejected, delaying profitability for traders
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ArticleGreen life of bananas 'set to double'
New technology which recently underwent trials in Costa Rica apparently stalls ripening for around 70 days
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ArticleAsda hails wonky veg milestone
The supermarket has cut waste by introducing a wonky veg range with their 1000th tonne of misshapen carrots going on sale this week
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ArticleMunch'n marketing success
The bite size kiwiberries have seen marketing success with increased first-time-consumer uptake in Asia
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ArticleAmazon partners with Monoprix
The US online retailer has formed a partnership with the upmarket Monoprix chain as it makes further inroads in the French food sector
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ArticleG's teaching millennials how to manage veg industry
The salad suppliers announced a new scheme to help its young employees develop life skills
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ArticleAldi and Lidl plan rapid store expansion
Both retailers plan to exceed 1,000 branches in next few years but some doubt sustainability of discount model amid falling profits
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ArticleRoot veg suppliers to invest £750k
R & RW Bartlett will create 60 new jobs investing in green capacity, saying "clear forecasting" with Aldi to thank for growth
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ArticlePineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
Tesco buyer Morgan Jaquemet said the tropical fruit could soon rival the stunning rise of the avocado from humble origins
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ArticleFood and drink "most at risk from Brexit"
A joint industry report revealed British food and drink sector faces £7.8bn extra costs in the event of no-deal Brexit
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ArticleMission extends mini avocado range
Organic Minis Small But Mighty avocados tap into healthy snacking trend
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ArticleRockmelon restocked by Australian retailer
The retailer has assessed its supplying farm and is restocking rockmelon, causing uptake for export to New Zealand
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ArticleM&S hires new MD to 'overhaul' food arm
Stuart Machin will take up the newly coined role of managing director of food in April to help return profit growth to the retailer
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ArticleMercabarna sees profits jump
Spanish wholesale market posts record results as it prepares to host 2018 WUWM conference
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ArticleOcado reveals near zero waste figures
The online retailer attributed its efficiency to a dynamic redistribution network including charities and zoos
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AnalysisWill Amazon revolutionise food distribution?
Isabelle Chaboud, a professor at the Grenoble School of Management (GEM), looks at the possible long-term effects on the grocery market of Amazon's foray into food retail
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ArticleGreenyard in German DC switch-up
Group's fresh division looks to optimise its German footprint by opening two new distribution centres and closing two existing sites
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ArticleSainsbury's slashes prices on 930 goods
CEO Mike Coupe said the wide-ranging price reductions shows commitment to help customers "live well for less"