Retail archive – Page 579
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M&S to rationalise buyers
Marks & Spencer is to examine its buying department in a review that will affect at least 40 buyers, with at least six set to lose their jobs, it has been claimed.
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M&S expands in India
Marks & Spencer has its eye on the expanding middle class in India, and will open 50 new stores in partnership with local group Reliance Retail.
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My Shop is Your Shop reveals June campaign
A wholesaler-backed campaign to encourage shopkeepers to connect with their local community is to hold its fourth National Independents’ Week in June.
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ArticleCasino still winning despite tough luck at home
French retail group reports consolidated third-quarter net sales of €6.4bn
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ArticleRewe looks to expand in Russia
Acquisition of Grossmart gives German group valuable opportunity for growth
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ArticleCarrefour's Champion to become Carrefour Market
French retail giant unveils plans for revamp of Champion store network across France
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ArticleTesco reveals plans for expansion in Ireland
Tony Keohane, Tesco Ireland’s chief executive, has announced that the retailer intends to open “six or seven stores a year, for the foreseeable future”.
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ArticleEroski to convert 142 Caprabo stores to own fascia
Spanish supermarket chain Eroski, which acquired rival Caprabo earlier this year, is reportedly set to convert 142 of the total 482 Caprabo stores to its Eroski fascia.
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ArticleMorrisons reports increase in third-quarter sales
Increased promotional and branding activity pays off for UK's fourth-largest food retailer
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The Co-op unveils three-year plan
The Co-operative Group has unveiled a three-year plan to invest £1.5 billion in the business and transform its retail estate under a single unified brand.
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ArticleMusgrave reports ninth successive year of growth
Musgrave Group has announced its ninth year of consecutive profit growth for the year ended December 31 2007.
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Co-op confident of summer deal with Somerfield
The Co-operative Group confirmed today it is in talks over buying retailer Somerfield, in a deal believed to be worth around £1.7 billion.
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E-tailing bucks retail trend
Despite signs that the economy and retail sales are both starting to slow, online retail continues to power ahead unabated, according to latest research from retail analyst Verdict and the most successful retailers going forward are likely to have both internet and physical sales.
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ArticleJamie Oliver named most iconic British chef
Jamie Oliver has been voted the most iconic British chef of all time.
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Credit crunch bites into retail
Small and medium size businesses operating in the retail sector are really feeling the bite of the credit crunch according to a new study released this week.
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Retailers urged to bond with local communities
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) introduced one of the finalists of its Community Heroes Awards in a panel discussion at the Convenience Retailing Show, to brainstorm how independent retailers can bond with their local communities.
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ArticleTesco nears £3bn profits
The Tesco bubble shows no sign of bursting, as the group this morning announced an 11.8 per cent increase in annual profits for 2007 to £2.846 billion.
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ArticleFrozen veg enjoying resurgence
Frozen alternatives to fresh fruit and vegetables are enjoying a resurgence in the convenience sector, according to Birds Eye.
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ArticleCovent Garden client wins top award
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) customer Paul Stein has won Westminster Council’s Market Trader of the Year 2008.
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Tesco non-executive director resigns
Tesco has announced the resignation of non-executive director Carolyn McCall, as a result of a conflict of interest.