Retail archive – Page 490
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BRC reports carrier bag success
Leading supermarkets and their customers have effectively halved the number of carrier bags handed out.
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ArticleSales stable at Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer has reported on "satisfactory" first-half results this week
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ArticleSainsbury's on track with CSR
Sainsbury’s has taken significant steps in improving communication throughout its workforce, supporting local communities and reducing carrier bag usage.
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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AnalysisEthical shopping out of the window?
A new survey has suggested that UK consumers could permanently opt to purchase lower-priced products over organic, Fairtrade and eco-friendly goods
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ArticleWal-Mart gathers green information
The retail giant is creating a record of the sustainability and environmental impact of different products
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ArticleFresh & Easy opens in Pasadena
The Tesco-owned, US-based retailer is in the process of opening five new neighborhood stores in California
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Waitrose to open first London c-store
Waitrose is set to open its first convenience store in London after acquiring a premises formerly owned by Woolworths, which crashed out of existence early this year.
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ArticleFrench result hits Casino's sales
A slow domestic market impacted heavily on Groupe Casino's second-quarter sales
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ArticleHeatwave boosts retail sales
Warm weather conditions in late June and early July have boosted retail sales, with soft fruit and salads among the star performers.
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ArticleAldi to roll out TV campaign
The discount retailer is set to air weekly advertisements on Australia's commercial free-to-air channels
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ArticleEmerging markets regain momentum
A new report has suggested that substantial retail growth will return in 2010, with long-term outlooks positive
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Food Lion to build first green store
Due to open later this year, the South Carolina outlet will be the state’s first LEED-certified grocery store
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Delhaize seals double deal
The retailer has increased its holding in Alfa-Beta Vassilopoulos to 89.56 per cent and sold off its German operations
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ArticleMagnit reports on revenue rise
The Russian food retailer has said that sales grew but at a slowing rate during the first half of the year
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ArticleNaturipe unveils retail competition
The berry giant is encouraging retailers to support National Blueberry Month this July
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ArticleChiquita and Rewe form eco-partnership
Companies join GTZ in agreeing to protect bio-diversity of area close to Chiquita's banana plantations in Bocas Del Toro, Panama
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ArticleMahindra aims for agribusiness growth
The agricultural arm of the Indian group is aiming to increase the value and volumes of its fresh produce operations
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ArticleSupervalu to realign retail operations
The retailer’s new leadership structure is designed to allow Supervalu to effectively anticipate and respond to the changing needs of customers
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Hot stuff fires up Tesco
Tesco is doubling its range of chilli peppers starting this week, in line with unprecedented demand.