All Retail articles – Page 407
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Article'Top-up' shoppers offer independent opportunity
Shoppers who watch their budgets by topping-up their cupboards rather than buying in bulk are helping the convenience sector continue grow faster than the total food and grocery sector in 2012.
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ArticlePrice-cutting is 'only factor driving UK growth'
A round up of research shows that price-cutting is all that is driving sales at the major retailers while shoppers seem to be getting used to the tough times and looking at quality and values again.
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ArticleInternational acquisitions aid Walmart
Netto and Massmart purchases help push US retail giant's net sales up 5.8 per cent in the fourth quarter
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Del Monte discusses UK facility future
Loss of a contract with UK retailer Morrisons threatens over 100 jobs at a Fresh Del Monte site
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ArticleTesco turns to fresh produce
UK media reports suggest the leading grocery retailer will turn to its fruit and vegetable segment to pick up profits
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ArticleWalmart steps up online presence in China
US retailer Walmart to take controlling interest in Chinese e-commerce firm Yihaodian
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ArticleCo-operative Food in magazine launch
Co-operative Food is launching a bi-monthly in-store customer magazine and a bi-monthly digital magazine on 14 March.
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ArticleWoolworths trials virtual storefront
Woolworths Supermarkets has launched a one-week ‘virtual supermarket’ trial in Australian train stations
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ArticleChef of the Year competition launches for 2012
The UK's most prestigious culinary competition, The National Chef of the Year, is now accepting entries for the 2012 heats.
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ArticleUK retailers to unveil green store plans
M&S, John Lewis and Coop will reveal the latest plans for environmentally friendly stores at the upcoming ACR Show
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ArticleEBRD backs Delhaize in Romania
Bank grants a major loan to Belgian retailer to help expansion plans in Romanian market
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ArticleUK shoppers 'feel more optimistic'
New survey reveals an apparent shift in shopper sentiment, with signs of optimism over personal economic situations
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ArticleIceland boss closes in on buying back the chain
Iceland chief executive Malcom Walker has been given priority to make an offer to buy back the frozen food business he formed more than 40 years ago.
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ArticleJustin King backs consumer education
Sainsbury's CEO tells 2012 City Food Lecture that consumers are demanding information on fresh produce cooking and preparation
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ArticleTesco 'turns to fresh produce' to pick up profits
Tesco has reportedly told investors it plans to strengthen its fresh produce range and speed up change in its food business to revive sales after January’s profit warning.
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ArticlePre-peeled white asparagus introduced in US
Gourmet Trading Company introduces bagged product for both retailers and foodservice operators
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ArticleSainsbury's CEO pledges to help consumers understand fruit and veg
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the supermarket plans to do more to promote understanding of fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleRetailers look to streamline delivery
Major retail groups considering aligning delivery schedules for fresh, chilled and ambient products, says logistics provider
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ArticleSainsbury's chills out on freezing guidelines
Sainsbury's is aiming to stop £2 billion of food being wasted by removing 'freeze on day of purchase' advice from its packaging.
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ArticleAuchan eyes Indian market
French retailer Auchan in talks with Dubai-based group Landmark over possible joint venture in India