Retail archive – Page 521
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Aldi plans Irish expansion
The German group will open 35 new stores in the country over the next three years
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Malaysia urges hypermarket price cuts
Malaysia’s deputy prime minister has called on hypermarkets across the country to lower prices
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ArticleSo far, so good for Metro in 2008
The German-based retailer has reported strong sales growth across domestic and international operations for H1 2008
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Sales abroad boost Mercator's profit
The Slovenian retailer has announced that net profit for the first nine months of the year increased 1 per cent
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ArticleOppenheimer celebrates 150 years
The importer-marketer has introduced Canadians to many favorites, including Japanese mandarin oranges, Granny Smith and Enza Jazz apples, Zespri kiwifruit, and Amorosa tomatoes
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First-half profit growth for Sainsbury's
The UK retailer has enjoyed like-for-like sales growth for the fifteenth consecutive quarter
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ArticleSainsbury’s profits up 13.3 per cent
Sainsbury’s has defied the credit crunch and reported a substantial increase in half-year profits.
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ArticlePrice-focused retailers profit from crunch
Year-on-year growth at Aldi has hit a record 23.9 per cent in the 12 weeks to November 2, 2008 - reflecting the onward march of retailers with a strong price positioning, according to the latest figures from TNS Worldpanel.
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Easy crunch apple on sale at Tesco
A new variety that is deemed easier to bite is set to go on sale at Tesco outlets across the UK
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Tesco launches commission challenge
Tesco has launched a legal challenge to planning proposals from the Competition Commission that would prevent it opening new stores in areas where it already controls more than 60 per cent of the market.
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ArticleFood and grocery market to hit £170bn by 2013
The UK food and grocery market will be worth £170 billion by 2013, growing at an average of four per cent a year from its current value of £140bn, according to international retail analysts IGD.
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ArticleBritain braced for more discounting
Report shows annual fall in food sales, as experts predict "heavy discounting"
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ACS: Local shops vital
A new study commissioned by Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has recommended that policy intervention is needed to ensure that all consumers benefit from a small store within five minutes walk of where they live.
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UK consumers' Christmas spending to fall
The credit crunch will slow average spending this year, although food sales are expected to increase
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Tengelmann in renegotiation battle
Following the decision of Germany’s competition authorities, Edeka and Rewe are attempting to force down the price of Tengelmann’s Plus portfolio
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Aldi on course for record UK/Ireland sales
The discounter is enjoying another booming year with sales up 26 per cent so far in 2008
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Q4 earnings drop for Whole Foods
The US group has endured a difficult fourth quarter of the year
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ArticleTough season forecast for SA stonefruit
A late crop and the global economic crisis could combine to make it an uncomfortable 2009 season for South African stonefruit
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Tesco reports Asian sales ahead of visit
The retail group has enjoyed sales growth in China and Malaysia, with a slight drop in South Korea
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ArticleSainsbury's to please City
Sainsbury’s is expected to announce a 10 per cent rise in interim profits on Wednesday.