Retail archive – Page 510
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ArticleFresh & Easy posts produce sales growth
The roll-out of 98-cent produce packs has driven the retailer’s sales of fresh fruits and vegetables so far this year
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Safety plays second fiddle to recession
Two new reports this week spell out that although trading in the recession might be a priority for the food industry globally, it is food that is fuelling growth for the multiple retailers in the UK.
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Co-op commits to bee research
The Co-operative has launched a new radical Plan Bee campaign to prevent suppliers of its own-brand fresh produce from using neonicotinoid insecticides as these chemicals are implicated in billions of honeybee deaths worldwide.
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ArticleUS sales up for Wal-Mart in January
While domestic sales climbed at the retail giant, January saw international sales fall 7.3 per cent
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Tesco plans central Europe expansion
The UK-based retailer is set to launch over 130 new stores in the region this year, according to Czech reports
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ArticleWal-Mart China begins sales promotion
Wal-Mart China today began an aggressive sales promotion designed to gather up market share
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ArticleLotte plans Indonesian expansion
South Korea's Lotte is planning a big expansion of its Indonesian hypermarket chain
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ArticleFrance again feels the chill
Further cold weather and unseasonable snowstorms have caused yet more havoc in many areas of France
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Subhiksha in ‘sudden collapse’
Indian retailer Subhiksha has publicly admitted it is in financial dire straits
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart JV gets new name
The Indian Bharti Wal-Mart cash & carry joint venture has been named 'BestPrice Modern Wholesale'
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ArticleTrust the consumer, says Sir Terry
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has insisted that the power of the consumer and an unswerving belief in free trade will be paramount in seeing the world through the recession.
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Wal-Mart to expand in Peru with Chile's D&S
The US retail giant is planning to widen its supermarket network across Latin America following a deal with Chilean retail leader Distribución y Servicio
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Weis Markets names new president
David Hepfinger is to take over as president and chief executive officer to oversee the development and execution of the retailer’s strategic growth and go-to-market initiatives
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Retailers boost kids health drive
The successful link up between key US supermarket chains and the Produce for Kids organization has increased funds to help promote healthy eating among children
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ArticleAsda fury over Tesco claims
Supermarket giants Asda and Tesco are being investigated after clashes in advertising have left them toe-to-toe over their low-price claims.
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ArticleReliance dumps wholesale efforts
Reliance Retail has bowed out of India’s cash & carry wholesale sector, citing a need to save money
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ArticleSpar highlights value offer
Wholesaler AF Blakemore & Son has introduced a value range of fruit and vegetables in its network of Spar stores.
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Tesco calls for lower supplier prices
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy claims suppliers must pass savings made from lower commodity prices on to consumers
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ArticleWRAP gets full grocery agreement
The government’s Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is celebrating UK retailers’ commitment to reduce household food waste.
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ArticleWhole Foods merger case suspended
Whole Foods may be on the verge of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission over the organic food retailer’s acquisition of Wild Oats