Retail archive – Page 473
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ArticleWalgreen plots fresh food offering
US drugstore chain to branch out into fresh foods and prepared meals such as salads and cut fruits
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ArticleInternational sales drive Casino growth
French retailer sees fourth-quarter sales increase by 2.2 per cent, despite a fall in domestic sales of 3.3 per cent
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ArticleSales up at Super de Boer
Dutch retailer announces improvement in fourth quarter results, helped by an additional trading week
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ArticlePragmatism to shape shopper behaviour
A more common sense, old-fashioned approach to everyday lifestyle choices will define US consumer purchasing habits in 2010
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ArticleX5 reveals 2009 sales success
Russian retailer sees full-year sales jump 33 per cent, and forecasts a similarly strong 2010 campaign
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Irish multiples in "daylight robbery" accusation
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been accused of “daylight robbery” in the discounted prices they pay producers, and the new president of the Irish Farmers’ Association has warned of widespread protests if returns are not improved.
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Carrefour plans Indian franchises
French retail chain Carrefour is negotiating a deal with India’s Future Group that would see them open franchise stores in the country
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart trademarks refused
The joint venture company Bharti Wal-Mart is facing problems in India regarding the trademarking of its GV brand
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ArticleCBD sees fourth-quarter sales jump
Brazilian retailer reports on successful three months, with net sales increasing by 44 per cent year-on-year
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ArticleDelhaize appoints committee member
Alfa-Beta and Mega Image CEO Kostas Macheras has been appointed to the Belgian retailer's executive committee
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ArticleCarrefour on target but cautious
The giant French retail chain Carrefour has met expectations for its fourth-quarter sales but is urging caution in 2010
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ArticleFresh & Easy opens California outlets
The three new stores will bring fresh food at affordable prices to downtown Fresno
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ArticleCarrefour meets expectations for Q4
The French retailer's results for the fourth quarter succeeded in meeting the company's sales expectations
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ArticlePacked lunch nutrition slammed
Campaigners are urging government to introduce free school meals for all children, following publication of a damning survey of kids’ packed lunches this week.
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ArticleSupervalu returns to Q3 profit
Group bounces back from last year's third quarter loss, but net sales fall amid the challenging economic environment
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ArticleUK to appoint supermarket ombudsman
British government announces plan to appoint ombudsman to enforce new code of practice for large grocery retailers
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Full-year revenue growth for Delhaize
Retailer sees revenue increase on actual exchange rates during 2009, with growth reported across the majority of its global operations
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Analysis
TNS unveils Christmas analysis
Supermarket figures on Christmas spending indicate that recessionary buying behaviour is “all but over”, according to TNS Worldpanel.
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Aldi sues Australian rival
The Australian branch of German giant Aldi is suing rival supermarket chain Coles over alleged misleading advertisements
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ArticleAuchan to expand Raduga concept
French retailer's European expansion will be based on Russian hard discount concept