All Retail articles – Page 411
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ArticleStrikes threaten Sicilian citrus harvest
Trucker blockades reported to have curtailed shipments of citrus, as retail networks struggle to cope with disruption
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ArticleTruck strikes hit Italian trade
Fresh-cut suppliers particularly badly hit as blockades on main transport routes cause major disruption to deliveries
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ArticleEating out figures slump
Latest research shows that consumers are reserving eating out for special occasions only as they make seek to rein in spending with pub restaurants the winners.
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ArticleAsda outlines major investment
UK Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes news that the retailer is set to open 25 new stores this year
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ArticleExcellence for X5 in 2011
Consolidated net retail sales increased for the full-year, despite a tougher market in the second half of the year
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ArticleTesco hoping vouchers will reverse fortunes
Tesco has taken out full-page newspaper and television adverts to publicise a new money-off promotion aimed at winning back customers after what it has admitted was a “disappointing” Christmas campaign.
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ArticleCarrefour posts full-year growth
Despite the worsening economic environment, the French retailer succeeded in growing sales during 2011
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ArticleAhold holds firm through 2011
Positive fourth quarter helps drive yearly consolidated net sales upwards by 2.5 per cent
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ArticleLettuce producers take stand
Producers in the south of France have refused to accept the prices offered to them by supermarkets, demanding production costs be covered
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ArticleWal-Mart hires e-commerce head
Neil Ashe is to replace the outgoing Eduardo Castro-Wright, who is retiring in September
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ArticleMetro suffers Christmas sales slump
German retailer sees yearly fourth-quarter sales drop 1.3 per cent following disappointing Christmas trading
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ArticleAuchan acquires Italian retail space
The French retailer's latest acquisition is designed to aid Auchan's development in the Italian market
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ArticleCasino sees 'strong growth' in Q4
Sales climb 14.5 per cent in the fourth quarter, driven by improved results in Latin America and Asia
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ArticleCo-op makes huge investment in new depot
The Co-operative has started work on a new £22 million distribution depot in north Derbyshire.
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ArticleSainsbury's makes Games investment
Sainsbury’s has pledged to invest £10 million in the UK School Games competition over the next four years.
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ArticleAusterity warning for foodservice
In 2012, the foodservice and hospitality sectors are going to face the toughest down-turn conditions yet, a senior market analyst is warning.
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ArticleTroubled Tesco plans store overhaul
Having suffered its worst Christmas in decades, the UK retailer has announced a profit warning and major plans to alter its strategy
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ArticleWest African consumers value organics
Researchers find large majority of shoppers in Benin and Ghana willing to pay more for pesticide-free fresh produce
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ArticlePrize results for Booker
UK cash-and-carry wholesaler reports Q3 growth as fresh produce sales surge 17 per cent
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ArticleMarkets unveil multi-million pound refits
Bolton and Brighton markets are set for major redevelopment work after new plans were revealed.