Retail archive – Page 444
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ArticleANI expands Asian presence
In an effort to expand its overseas markets, Philippine agricultural company ANI, has bought controlling shares in companies in Hong Kong and China
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ArticleCostco enjoys profit rise
Warehouse club operator benefits from push into international markets
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ArticleUK and Ireland losses for Aldi
Discount retailer's UK and Ireland arm registers a loss of £54.2m in 2009 as year-on-year market share slips
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ArticleIFCO ties up double deal
Produce packaging service provider contracts have been signed with Carrefour in France and Spar in Austria
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ArticlePremium retailers drawn into banana battle
The UK’s premium retailers are getting drawn into the fray in the banana pricing battle with Waitrose this week dropping its retail to 58p a kilo on loose fruit.
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ArticleAsian growth helps drive up Tesco profits
UK retail giant Tesco said growth in its Asian business was a driving force behind its forecast-beating rise in first-half profits
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ArticleKorean fruit and vegetable prices skyrocket
Korean consumers are feeling the pinch, with the price of some staple foods seeing the highest price increases in almost 30 years, during September
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ArticleJapan’s hot summer good for sales
Japanese convenience store operators have posted significant sales gains as consumers in the country try to beat the heat
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Londis stocks XL pumpkins
Londis is to stock bumper pumpkins for the first time as it implements a number of deals on the Halloween staple.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer posts growth in sales
The UK retailer has seen an increase in sales and market share, but warns of tough times ahead
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ArticleTesco unveils store shake-up in US
Slow economic recovery in western US forces Fresh & Easy to temporarily close unprofitable stores in favour of expansion in stronger areas
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ArticleCarrefour creates local partnership
The French supermarket giant has teamed up with Le Petit Producteur to boost its offer of locally grown produce
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ArticleSainsbury's posts encouraging sales rise
The UK retailer has recorded a strong increase in sales for the second quarter, despite the "challenging" environment
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ArticleCouche-Tard exits race for Casey’s
Canadian retailer decides not to pursue offer for Iowa-based firm following alleged “hostile” acquisition negotiations
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ArticleProduce price cuts benefit Kroger
Kroger claims lower prices have boosted its competitiveness in response to the growing number of US retailers offering fresh food
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ArticleFamilyMart to export fresh produce to China
In a bid to differentiate itself from rival chain stores, the retailer plans to begin trading fresh Japanese-grown produce in China
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ArticleRewe reconsiders sourcing strategy
Reports in German press suggest retailer is to end plans for an independent fresh produce sourcing strategy
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ArticleReynolds launches development kitchen
Foodservice company Reynolds has launched a new development kitchen at its office and warehouse facility in Waltham Cross, with the aim of connecting its customers with growers.
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ArticleSainsbury's and Vitacress raise funds
British retailer and its watercress supplier have teamed up to help raise funds for UK breast cancer charity The Haven
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ArticleSainsbury's to create 14,000 seasonal jobs
Sainsbury's has announced it is to create up to 14,100 seasonal jobs to meet the high demand from customers over the busy Christmas and new year period.