Retail archive – Page 493
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ArticleSainsbury's to run on people power
Sainsbury’s is harnessing people power to create kinetic energy and run its tills in a new technological breakthrough as the retailer looks for more environment-friendly energy sources.
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ArticleUS fresh-cut retail sales fall
The latest quarterly Fresh Facts report from United Fresh has found that sales of both fresh-cut fruit and packaged salads have fallen in the US
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ArticleAldi strikes gold at awards
The German discounter has been named the UK's grocer of the year at an award ceremony in London
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ArticleTesco Malaysia rolls back prices
Tesco Malaysia is cutting back the price of 300 grocery lines as part of a scheme to reduce prices for customers
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ArticleMorrisons strawbs sales rocket
Sales of UK strawberries at Morrisons are up 50 per cent on last year and are showing no signs of slowing down, with experts predicting a further rise of 10 per cent by the end of June.
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ArticlePeter Wakkie retires from Ahold
The group's chief corporate governance counsel has ended his six-year association with the Dutch retailer
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Tesco plans huge Chinese complex
Tesco is building its first giant shopping centre in China in a huge development it hopes will set the standard for its future development.
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ArticleWoolworths-Macro tie-up goes ahead
Woolworths Australia’s acquisition of Macro Wholefoods will go ahead following government approval
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ArticleHammocks hung for Tesco bananas
Tesco has decided to radically alter the way it displays its bananas to emphasis its commitment to offering a diverse range of colourings - using hammocks to protect from bruising.
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ArticleFresh & Easy to open four California stores
The Tesco-owned retail group will make its first foray into Pasadena, Oxnard & Santa Barbara County next month
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ArticleSainsbury's reveals growth strategy
First quarter sales jumped by 3.2 per cent, the the group is planning to raise £445m to accelerate its growth plans
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ArticleWaitrose reports sales boost
Waitrose has announced its sales were up almost 10 per cent last week, thanks largely to its value Essentials range.
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ArticleConad accused of misleading consumers
Supermarket chain alleged to have marketed Spanish peaches as Italian in Italy's largest stonefruit-growing region
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ArticleValue to continue influencing shoppers
The recession has altered consumer spending in the US for the long-term, according to a new Rabobank America report
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ArticleEureka moment for Redbridge
Following a successful trial in 2008, the group will supply seedless South African lemons to the UK market this year
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Tesco boss hopeful over recession
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy has encouraged the retail sector to concentrate on value as customer confidence starts “slowly seeping back”.
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ArticleConsumers adapting in tough times
Research by IGD has found that shopping habits are changing in some of Europe's leading retail markets
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ArticleTesco's quarterly sales on the rise
The retailer reported higher year-on-year sales across the board in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US during the first quarter of 2009
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ArticleTesco gloom as grip slips
Tesco looks set to lose ground in market share on rivals Asda and Morrisons, while Sainsbury’s will also come into contention in the fight for the retail market.
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ArticleCarrefour plans Thai export boost
Carrefour aims to siphon off Thailand’s production glut by increasing exports to its European stores