Retail archive – Page 459
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ArticleTesco Malaysia appoints new CEO
Tesco Malaysia has appointed Tjeerd Jegen, formerly of its Thai arm Tesco Lotus, as its new CEO
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ArticleCarrefour Indonesia may be listed
Carrefour Indonesia may be publicly listed, if local operator Para Group gets its way and assumes control of the company
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Consumer confidence returns
Consumer confidence is at its highest for 18 months according to the latest survey from the British Retail Consortium and market researcher Nielsen.
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ArticleProfits hit the mark at Target
Earnings jump nearly 30 per cent through first quarter of the year in 'stronger than expected' economic environment
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ArticleAuchan announces major reshuffle
Following the retirement of Christophe Dubrulle, the French retail group has decided to reorganise the company’s structure
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ArticleFrench retailers play ball
Despite a sense that the sector has been made a scapegoat, French retailers have agreed to reduce margins during crises
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ArticleCarrefour acquires Turkish retailer
The French retail group has taken over Turkish chain Ipek, as it pursues its strategy of reinforcing its position in growth markets
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ArticleBharti aims to increase stores
Indian retailer Bharti Enterprises is aiming to almost double its number of stores in the country to 150
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ArticleAsda reports on lower Q1 sales
First quarterly sales drop in four years for UK retailer as result described as "disappointing" by Andy Bond
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ArticleWal-Mart earnings on upward curve
Retail behemoth posts earnings of US$3.32bn for the first quarter, aided by fast-growing international segment
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ArticleFrench retailers to moderate margins
At a meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday, French retailers committed to moderating their margins during crises
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ArticleDemand recovery drives Magnit profit
Russian retailer enjoys stronger first quarter as consumer spending increases and new stores come into play
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ArticleSarkozy seeks margin agreement
The French president is meeting with the industry today to forge a deal on reducing retailers' margins
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ArticleRecord results at Whole Foods Market
Retailer sees second-quarter sales jump to US$2.1bn, while the group also announces two high-level promotions
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The Co-op celebrates market share
The Co-operative Group’s managing director Tim Hurrell celebrated the number-five retailer’s 7.5 per cent market share at the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) 2010 Summit in Birmingham last week.
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ArticleFNPF reveals doubts over margin ruling
The French federation of fruit producers has questioned the government's moves to ease the plight of growers
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ArticlePlus opens Netherlands concept store
Dutch supermarket operator unveils new retailing format for the Dutch market, with focus on providing "special" shopping experience
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ArticleWal-Mart is 'in Lenta talks'
Retailer could acquire the Russian group as it finally looks set to enter a market it has coveted for some time
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Fairtrade on rise in Germany
Fairtrade consumption was up in Germany in 2009, thanks in part to the wider availability of such products
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ArticleFresh produce drives Costco sales
Year-on-year sales rise 3 per cent through April as bananas and citrus prove top-selling fresh produce items