Retail archive – Page 476
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Morrisons makes non-exec appointment
Morrisons has announced the appointment of Penny Hughes as a non-executive director of the group.
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ArticleGrower group to supply JR Holland
A group of fruit and vegetable growers have collaborated under the name of Northumbrian Fields to provide JR Holland Food Services with locally grown produce including potatoes, strawberries, broccoli, carrots and other vegetables.
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M&S to up Indian presence
Marks & Spencer is looking to considerably increase its operation in India, with plans to open at least 50 more outlets in the country over the next few years.
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ArticleX5 expands fresh produce offering
Russian retailer to launch a new fresh food concept throughout its Perekrestok retail chain
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleAuchan plots concept launches
French retailer to operate a number of new store formats in 2010, including a 'Grand Supermarché' chain
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ArticleSainsbury's gets the blues
The Blueberries from the South UK TV advertising campaign will now be shown with a tag to Sainsbury’s.
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Catering learns recession lesson
The recession could leave a legacy of improved resource efficiency in the catering and hotel sector as UK businesses adopt an increasingly thrifty mindset, according to a report published this week by government-funded advisory service Envirowise.
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ArticleMorrisons achieves record market share
The retail sector has been described as “fiercely competitive - but largely buoyant”, with Morrisons shaping up the strongest of the supermarkets by registering a record market share.
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ArticleMercatenerife launches new image
Canaries wholesale market Mercatenerife has unveiled a new image and branding, supported by a major promotional campaign
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Wal-Mart makes produce appointment
Retailer hires Costco's Manolo Reyes as its new divisional merchandise manager for fresh produce and flowers
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ArticleMagnit enjoys nine-month profit growth
Profits increase by 52 per cent through first nine months of the year following extensive cost-cutting and new store openings
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ArticleWinn-Dixie appoints new perishables vp
The Florida-based retailer plans to continue building its fresh and local strategy under the guidance of grocery veteran Jim Smits
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ArticleWalmex to acquire retailer Centroamerica
Wal-Mart de Mexico agrees deal to acquire Wal-Mart Centroamerica from parent company Wal-Mart Stores Inc
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Tesco reports improvement
Tesco has reported an improvement in its sales over the last quarter.
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ArticleJan Brouwer to leave Super de Boer
CEO announces resignation amid confirmation of Jumbo deal by Dutch Competition Authority
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ArticleStrong Q3 performance for Tesco
Retailer reports on solid third-quarter in the UK and overseas, despite continuing recessionary conditions in some of the group's markets
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ArticleHaldanes in expansion mode
New supermarket chain Haldanes is today opening a new store in West Lothian, just days after announcing a major UK-wide expansion with the acquisition of another 13 outlets.
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ArticleMetro Italy publishes quality guide
Fresh produce book designed to provide food industry professionals with deeper understanding of product characteristics
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ArticleConcern raised over supermarket allure
A former supermarket specialist now bidding to become an MP has called on suppliers to support local markets and “resist the temptation of the big boys”.