Retail archive – Page 405
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ArticleBRC rams trade barriers
Trade association starts debate about "discriminatory" legislation it says is stopping UK retailers opening outlets in other EU countries and reducing benefits to consumers
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ArticleAldi plans Australian expansion
Aldi is reinvesting nearly A$200m into its Australian operations and expanding its store numbers
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ArticleDownturn ‘hits’ Tesco sales
Six-month figures expected to show first sales drop for two decades, say analysts
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Walmart reshuffle results in new UK head
David Cheesewright has been named president and chief executive of a new regional management team
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ArticleDixy drives forward in 2011
Russia's third-largest domestic retailer reports on big jump in January-August sales
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ArticleBudgens invests in price cuts
On the same day Tesco announced its Big Price Drop, Budgens pledged to invest in helping its own shoppers save money by lowering the prices on thousands of products, including fresh produce.
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ArticleJimmy Doherty backs Co-op campaign
Farmer and television presenter Jimmy Doherty is helping to launch The Co-operative’s Green Schools Revolution.
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ArticleBritish blueberries strong at M&S
British blueberries have arrived in store in Marks & Spencer and the supermarket is lauding one of its largest growers.
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ArticleAndy Bond backs new online venture
Former Asda CEO Andy Bond has invested in new online retail venture farmison.com.
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ArticleMorrisons number one for RSA
The South African stonefruit sector has lauded the UK retailer for an exceptional winter performance
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ArticleCostco calls for melon safety boost
Company's head of food safety, Craig Wilson, tells US cantaloupe melon sector to get "more aggressive" on testing its fruit
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ArticleSupplier fears grow as Tesco slashes price tags
Suppliers have raised serious concerns over the deep cuts involved in Tesco’s Big Price Drop that kicked off on Monday.
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ArticleWet market lessons for Tesco Lotus
Retailer Tesco Lotus is studying Thailand’s wet markets as part of a plan to duplicate their consumer appeal
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ArticleMorrisons named retail produce champion
Morrisons came out on top at the 2011 Retail Industry Awards for its fresh produce offer.The UK’s number-four
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ArticleEdeka targets further retail expansion
Company set to invest €1bn in expanding its existing network of independent food retail stores across Germany
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ArticleIntermarché to increase Express presence
The group is to roll out over 25 new convenience stores in urban centres by the end of next year
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ArticleRewe opens new DC near Berlin
Company's east German division now well-equipped for future expansion, says logistics director Frank Wiemer
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ArticleUK consumers are backing brands
Despite overall fragile consumer confidence, trust in brands has actually risen in the UK, according to new research
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ArticleSmall-town focus for Aditya Birla
Aditya Birla will focus its growth on smaller towns and rural areas, according to the company’s FMCG head
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ArticleSPAR opens new doors
SPAR has opened new stores and facilities in both India and Australia this month as it steadily grows its presence in the Asia-Pacific