Retail archive – Page 484
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ArticleNaked Grocer stripped bare
A former international fresh produce manager has set up a “naked” business designed to cater for consumers waning away from the supermarkets.
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ArticleSainsbury's invests heavily in loyalty
Sainsbury’s is harnessing customer loyalty in a new multi-million pound investment as it looks to strengthen its position and retain customers.
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ArticleWaitrose announces convenience plans
British retailer has announced details of partnerships and new formats that are designed to increase its involvement in the convenience sector
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ArticleWaitrose reveals convenience ambitions
Waitrose has announced a huge extension of its operations to further its share of the convenience market and form strong ties with Boots and Welcome Break.
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ArticleAldi Australia enjoys profit boom
The discount retailer has recorded record yearly results for 2008, according to local newspaper reports
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ArticleWaitrose pledges to put suppliers first
British retailer will not force banana suppliers to bear the burden of recent price cuts, says managing director Mark Price (pictured)
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ArticleRetailers jump on fresh bandwagon
A new report reveals non-grocery outlets in the US are starting to stock perishable goods to reflect changing shopper habits
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ArticleNorth East markets body launches
As producers in the North East look to increase local consumption of their food, a new representative body has been set up after a sizeable lottery grant.
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ArticleRewe to launch premium private label
Feine Welt (Fine World) products will be priced around 15 per cent lower than comparable branded, premium items
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Jumbo makes bid for Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer has announced that an offer has been made for all of the group's assets and liabilities by Jumbo Groep Holding BV
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Pollsters back Asco entry
More than half of respondents to a freshinfo poll believe there is room in the UK marketplace for another supermarket chain.
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ArticleKroger's profit hit in second quarter
The retailer has been hit by sharp retail price declines for staple products
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New Asia CEO for Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has appointed Scott Price as the new executive vice president, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Asia
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Charlton House reports successful year
Independent corporate caterer Charlton House has reported it has gained more than £11 million-worth of new business and retentions since January as it outlined recent successes.
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IGD unveils awards shortlist
Food and grocery expert IGD has announced the shortlisted entries for the annual Food Industry Awards.
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Article"Recession panic" ebbs, says TNS
“Recession panic” is ebbing away from the high street but retailers should not expect a speedy return to pre-recession growth, warns TNS Worldpanel.
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ArticleStable sales at Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer saw flat consumer sales through the third quarter of 2009, with results for the full-year so far ahead of 2008
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Good Food Guide extended
The Good Food Guide has expanded its list of the top 40 UK restaurants to a top 50 as so many up-and-coming UK chefs are making the grade this year, its creators have said.
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ArticleColes loses fresh produce chief
Peter Pokorny, the man appointed by Australian retailer Coles last year to help transform its fresh produce offer, has resigned
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ArticleCarrefour-Future Indian tie-up possible
A meeting between Carrefour and Future Group CEOs could herald an Indian joint venture between the retailers