All Retail articles – Page 455
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Woolworths misses sales forecast
In Australia, Woolworths first-quarter food sales fell short of expectations due to subdued consumer spending
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China braces itself for hurricane Megi
Southern China is preparing for super typhoon Megi to make landfall on Saturday after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines
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Indiabulls shelves retail expansion plans
The LN Mittal-backed Indiabulls group has put its retail expansion plans on hold to focus on its core financial and real estate businesses
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Supervalu slump in second quarter
Grocery retailer reports on quarterly loss of US$1.47bn following a large impairment charge
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India exploits Pakistan price hike
The price of fresh produce in Pakistan has spiked in the wake of heavy flooding, creating opportunities for Indian exporters
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Penny makes fresh produce guarantee
Austrian discounter has guaranteed consumers all-day availability on an assortment of fresh produce across its stores
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Cencosud acquires Brazilian chain
Chilean retailer snaps up Supermercados Bretas to double its presence in Brazil
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Full Somerfield phase-out nears
The Co-operative expects to close Somerfield’s HQ and have completely rebranded the retailer by “the early part of 2011”.
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Justin King brands state priorities 'ludicrous'
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King this week branded the food industry’s rating on the government’s list of priority sectors as “risible nonsense” and “ludicrous”, as the food industry came together at the House of Commons in a push to close the skills gap in the sector.
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Wal-Mart outlines sustainability initiative
Global commitment to sustainable agriculture will support farmers and strengthen local economies, group says
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Carrefour posts quarterly sales growth
International sales in Asia and Latin America push total group revenue up by 6.7 per cent year-on-year
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Tesco thrives on “commercial tension”
Tesco’s incoming UK chief executive has told the food industry the company thrives on “commercial tension” and praised its “relentless, fanatical focus on the customer”.
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Sainsbury's shines in market share figures
Kantar Worldpanel's latest statistics show that the retailer was the only one of the leading four retailers to grow its market share
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Overseas markets drive Casino sales
French retailer reports on third-quarter sales growth of 6.5 per cent, driven by a strong international performance
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Retail Focus | Italy
Fruitnet.com takes an in-depth look at the latest developments in the Italian retail market
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Sainsbury's shines in latest market share figures
Sainsbury’s is the only top four supermarket to have increased its market share in the 12 weeks to 3 October.
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Bharti branches into Madhya Pradesh
Bharti Retail has signaled its arrival in Madhya Pradesh with the opening of its first hypermarket in the Indian state
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Wal-Mart seeking new markets
US-based retail giant Wal-Mart is hungry for new international acquisitions, as growth in the domestic market remains sluggish
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Wal-Mex records quarterly profit
Mexican retailer boosted by takeover of over 500 Central American outlets and launch of 133 stores
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Costco pushes on into Australia
The US’s third-largest retailer Costco is stiffening up its resolve in Australia, in the face of resistance to its expansion push there