Retail archive – Page 551
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Wal-Mart to open first India store in 2009
Wal-Mart's first cash-and-carry centre in India will open in 2009, according to press reports
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Milk scandal dents Chinese food sales abroad
In Thailand, retailers are cutting back on a range of Chinese foodstuffs after China’s tainted baby milk scandal shocks consumers worldwide
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NZ kiwifruit sales up 13 per cent
Global sales of New Zealand kiwifruit are so far 13 per cent higher than last year
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Local sourcing is going global
Rising consumer awareness of green issues has led to an increase in demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables across Europe
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Rising demand sharpens value focus
Fruitnet.com speaks to Dr David Bosshart about the impact of changing consumer behaviour on the European market for fresh fruit and vegetables
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M&S to post sales slump
Marks & Spencer is due to reveal a dramatic drop in like-for-like sales this week.
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Consumers turn backs on premium
A new Mintel survey concludes that British shoppers have finally let reality bite and bid farewell to premium ranges as the economic downturn hits home.
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Sainsbury's launches confidential supplier line
Sainsbury’s has launched a confidential phone line and website to enable suppliers and colleagues to speak up if they have any concerns about fraud, theft or general rule breaches.
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Indian market tipped for US$450bn by 2015
India’s retail market is predicted to be worth US$450bn by 2015, according to a new report
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Banana boom in Japan
Banana sales in Japan have leapt upwards, following a steady rise in response to diet claims about the fruit
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Micromark launches new lighting
Leading electrical manufacturer Micromark has launched a new range of lighting display panels for trade outlets.
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North-south divide shows through at Asda
Asda has highlighted a north-south divide in the credit crunch, and economically speaking, the south is faring much better.
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Green light for Jeronimo Martins in Poland
The Portuguese retailer has been given approval to acquire Tengelmann's Plus chain of stores
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Whole Foods creates new global position
Michael Besancon will lead the development of procurement, distribution and marketing strategies
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Morrisons adds to trophy cabinet
Morrisons, which won the Foods from Spain Re:fresh Retailer of the Year in May, last night picked up the Supermarket of the Year crown at the Retail Industry Awards 2008.
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M&S sets date for Chinese launch
The UK retailer will open its first store in the country on 2 October, it has been revealed
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High street loses out to supermarkets
The UK high street endured another month of falling sales and expects the hard times to continue in October, while supermarkets enjoyed solid sales growth, according to the UK’s leading business organisation CBI.
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Sainsbury's and The Sun offer cheap staples
This week’s shop just got cheaper now that The Sun has teamed up with Sainsbury’s to support Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food campaign.
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Tesco given nod for Korean acquisition
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has granted conditional approval for Tesco’s takeover of South Korean discount chain, Homever
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Bond warns against credit crunch profiteering
Asda ceo Andy Bond has warned that supermarkets that attempt to squeeze profits from their customers during the credit crunch will find themselves in deep water when the economy recovers.