Retail archive – Page 434
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ArticleUS fresh produce sales rebounding
Sales of fresh fruits and vegetables on the US retail market continued to recover last year, says report from The Perishables Group
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ArticleWaitrose awards logistics contract
Waitrose has awarded a contract to Gist to become a logistics provider for components of its primary transport operations.
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ArticleLidl plays down fears of UK pepper recall
Discount retailer Lidl UK has moved to calm fears that the discovery of plant growth regulator Ethephon on capsicum from Spain - destined for sale at Lidl Group stores in continental Europe - could lead to a product recall in the UK.
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ArticleWoolworths' first-half sales rise
Group's preliminary results make for good reading, while it also moves for former M&S chairman Sir Stuart Rose
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ArticleWalmart takes healthier turn
The retailer unveils a major new initiative aimed at encouraging more affordable, healthy consumption in the US
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ArticleAlbertsons to close stores in Texas
Seven of the US retailer’s unprofitable Texas-based outlets will shut their doors at the end of next month
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Delhaize sees Q4 sales acceleration
Solid quarterly revenue contributes to positive full-year sales increase and confirmation of 2010 operating profit growth guidance
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ArticleSouth Korea focus for NZ squash promotion
The New Zealand Buttercup Squash Council will launch a campaign to promote squash to consumers in South Korea this year
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ArticleX5 consolidates leading position
Russia's leading grocery retailer has reported on a strong set of results for 2010, with net sales growth of 24 per cent
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ArticleAhold improves yearly performance
Dutch retailer sees sales increase in all markets, despite a challenging environment that saw consumers focusing on value
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Tesco hammers Asda's price guarantee
Tesco has slammed Asda’s 10 per cent cheaper price guarantee as “misleading” and a “gimmick”.
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ArticleVietnam’s allure to foreign retailers slips
Vietnam has slipped from first to 14th place on a retail business index ranking the attractiveness of global retail markets
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India moves to limit food inflation
Soaring food inflation has prompted the Indian finance minister to suggest steps to bridge the gap between farmgate and retail prices
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ArticleMorrisons agrees Netto deal
Busy start to 2011 for the retailer as it also ties up a contract with reusable plastic container specialist Chep
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ArticleWaitrose gets the Gist
Food retailer agrees contract that sees Gist become a key logistics provider for transport operations
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ArticleWaitrose predicts apple flux
The volume of each apple variety on the market will continue to change significantly with arguably Cox and Jazz likely to be the most affected.
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ArticleChinese apples hit Australian market
Australia’s apple industry is keeping a close eye on the Chinese apples hitting the country’s market for the first time this week
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ArticleCasino enjoys last quarter success
The French retail group has recorded impressive sales growth for the fourth quarter, thanks to increases both domestically and overseas
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ArticleAlfred Glander to exit Penny
Rewe-owned discount chain reveals that Mr Glander is leaving at the end of the month
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ArticleWalgreens announces fresh strategy
US retailer unveils plan to become more convenient option for shoppers by expanding its fresh food offer