Retail archive – Page 430
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ArticleContracts compulsory in France
Contracts between producers and buyers have become mandatory in France, as the state attempts to limit price volatility
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ArticleCautious consumers slow UK market
Although Sainsbury's and Morrisons have both gained market share, discounters Aldi and Lidl have also done well in early 2011
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ArticleCarrefour to spin off Dia
The French retail giant has announced plans to spin off its hard discount chain, Dia
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ArticleWaitrose launches food security centre
Two leading UK institutes have joined forces with Waitrose to establish a new centre, aimed at helping the UK farming and food sector to meet increasing challenges in food production and sustainability.
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ArticleIndia revokes retailer’s licence
Retailer Metro Cash & Carry has had its market yard licence cancelled less than two months after it was issued following strike action by wholesalers
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ArticleREWE meets 2010 targets
German retail group increases turnover by 4 per cent to €53bn in fiscal year 2010
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ArticleColombia’s Éxito touts “great year”
The retailer anticipates further strong sales in 2011 after net profits rose by more than 70 per cent last year
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ArticleWal-Mart plans record Central America expansion
World’s largest retailer intends to increase its Mexico and Central America footprint by 11.9 per cent via new store openings this year
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ArticleThe Co-op achieves food domination
The Co-operative Group has completed its quest for UK domination with a food store in every postal code.
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ArticleIndia's budget omits FDI but honours agriculture
The Indian finance minister's budget speech has disappointed the country's retail sector hoping for new FDI laws, but given a boost to agriculture
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ArticleUkraine fresh produce prices increase
Fruit-Inform Project's index shows Ukrainian consumers paying 9 per cent more for fruit this week
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ArticleSainsbury's strives for record Fairtrade sales
UK retailer wants to sell more Fairtrade bananas than ever and enhance position as world's largest Fairtrade retailer
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ArticleTurners & Growers profit falls
New Zealand fruit and vegetable exporter suffers decline in full-year profit as tax expense offsets earnings growth
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ArticleWaitrose takes on Ocado
UK supermarket Waitrose has spent £10 million relaunching its online home-delivery service.
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ArticleExpanded offer boosts turnover at QV
QV Foods has reported a further year of strong sales growth with turnover rising by more than 30 per cent.
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Fresh produce well placed if food prices rise
Most shoppers are expecting food prices to rise and are actively seeking out value in order to deal with this, according to the IGD.
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ArticleM&S promotes English apples
The UK retailer has revealed a new innovative display for its English apples in order to educate consumers and boost sales
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ArticleWarm welcome for Co-op ethical plan
The UK retailer's decision to step up its ethical programme has been enthusiastically greeted by the Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleDamco UK denies closure rumours
As it prepares to appoint a new CEO, company's European chief executive underlines commitment to growing in the UK
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ArticlePomona creates Refaly
The French distributor has announced the creation of Refaly to handle its fresh and processed produce