Retail archive – Page 509
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Carrefour makes moves in Spain, Cyprus
The French retailer is constructing a new distribution centre in Barcelona and has launched its Express format in Nicosia
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Co-op to close Somerfield HQ
The Co-operative Group has announced it is to close Somerfield’s head office in Bristol, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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Coles boosts Wesfarmers' first-half profit
The Australian group has revealed positive results in the face of the current economic downturn
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ArticleEx-Tesco man warns sector
Former Tesco produce director Peter Durose has warned suppliers to watch retailers carefully and adjust their structures and what they offer to bring them in line with what they see.
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Metro offers savings programmes
The Canadian retailer aims to give customers value for money with lower prices and promotional campaigns
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ArticleBreaking ground with buy-supply forum
A groundbreaking buy-supply forum for international trade facilitated by the Commonwealth Secretariat to tackle ethical trading is in the pipeline for this year.
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Food prices on the rise in NZ
Fruit and vegetables led the way in New Zealand as food prices jumped 9.5 per cent for the year
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ArticleReport outlines private label growth
Private label sales are set to continue growing across the globe until 2013, according to a new study by Planet Retail
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Aditya Birla plans sales growth
Indian retailer Aditya Birla plans to increase sales 18 times over the next five years
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ArticleCarrefour forges ties for Moroccan assault
The French retailer has teamed up with Moroccan chain Label’Vie to create Carrefour hypermarkets in the northwest African country
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ArticleMorrisons slashing 4,000 prices
Supermarket group Morrisons is cutting prices on 4,000 products.
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ArticleLower-income shoppers to rise in US
New research has suggested that retailers could benefit from the rise to prominence of the lower-income shopper in the US
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Cencosud posts 2008 profit decrease
Net profit fell by 30 per cent last year following extraordinary gains in 2007 due largely to the sale of a stake in Mall Plaza and a partnership in Colombia
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ArticleWal-Mart eyes Chicago store expansion
With just one store in the Windy City, the retail behemoth is reportedly pushing to add five new outlets to its Chicago presence
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Subhiksha equity for sale?
India's cash-strapped retailer Subhiksha is reportedly offering its equity for sale
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ArticleAsda joins packaging reduction scheme
Wal-mart’s UK subsidiary, Asda, has joined packaging waste reduction group Incpen, pledging to work to cut wastage across the sector
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ArticleIndian retailers push for rent drop
Indian retail chains are renegotiating rental rates as the market turns down, hoping to save big
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Foodservice targets greater produce share
US supply chain partners have teamed up to identify opportunities for increased use of fresh fruits and vegetables in the foodservice sector
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ArticleMercedes strengthens catering arm
Mercedes-Benz World has appointed Compass Group UK & Ireland to further improve its leading dining offer as the company looks to extend its catering business.
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ArticleCanadians eat more at home to cut costs
A new survey published by Canadian retailer Metro indicates the majority of consumers in Ontario are eating in to save money