Retail archive – Page 556
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Paris sale bypasses retailers
In a protest against the pricing practices of France’s food retailers, Modef organised a fresh produce sale direct to consumers
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ArticleAhold sales fall during second quarter
The Dutch group saw year-on-year net sales decrease by 0.8 per cent, with operating income also dropping
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ArticleM&S debuts wonder berry
A home-grown wonder berry that has three times as many antioxidants as blueberries is to go on sale for the first time in the UK at Marks & Spencer.
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Superquinn receiving acquisitive British attention
Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has reportedly "received expressions of interest" from British supermarkets, despite denying it is up for sale.
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Expansion boosts Mercator profit
The Slovenian retailer has announced that net sales jumped 14 per cent during the first half of the year
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M&S slashes plastic bag giveaways
Marks & Spencer has achieved an 80 per cent cut in the number of plastic carrier bags it is giving away.
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Reliance denies job cuts
Indian retail giant Reliance has refuted reports that it plans to cut some 3,000 jobs as part of a company-wide reorganisation strategy
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ArticleWaitrose wades into waste solution
Waitrose is set to become the first UK supermarket chain to recycle food waste as part of a national food-recycling scheme.
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Net profit doubles at Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer has announced a jump in profit for the first half of 2008, and remains on track to achieve its targets in 2008
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ArticleWholesaling boosts Italian produce prices
Bank of Italy slams inefficiencies of antiquated wholesale sector and poor distribution practices
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Rewe to complete Plus takeover
The German discounter must sell off four of its outlets in the Czech Republic for the acquisition to go ahead
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Promotions for Food Lion pair
Parent group Delhaize has appointed a new v-p for its US supply chain, with the group's director of retail labor and standards replacing him
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ArticleWoolworths plots expansion after profit rise
Australia’s number one retail chain, Woolworths, has reiterated its aim to expand at home and abroad on the back of a healthy annual profits rise and an upbeat financial outlook
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ArticleTesco to soup up spud range
The UK supermarket chain has revealed to Fruitnet.com that it is planning to introduce an exciting new variety of organic potato
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Prices on the rise in France
Prices of fruit and vegetables rose considerably in France between July 2007 and July 2008, according to Familles Rurales
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H1 net profit jump for Magnit
The Russian retailer has enjoyed a positive first-half of 2008 with net profit, gross profit and revenue all up on the previous year
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ArticleAldi joins retail club
Discount supermarket chain Aldi has become the latest organisation to join the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) membership
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Stealth tax will drive businesses bankrupt
A retail landlord has appealed to the government to scrap a stealth tax on empty property, which he says will bankrupt him.
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Univeg, Chiquita confirm Atlanta deal
The €65m acquisition of German fresh produce distributor Atlanta by Univeg has been completed, both parties have confirmed
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Profit up, shares down for Wesfarmers
The Australian group has reported a significant net profit increase of 34 per cent for the full-year period