All Retail articles – Page 469
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Waitrose launches local initiative
Food businesses in Suffolk have been given a boost by Waitrose's latest initiative to highlight local produce in its stores which includes recording ‘food miles’.
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Asda forced to sell off Netto stores
Asda has been forced to put 30 of its recently acquired Netto discount stores up for sale, following a ruling from the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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UK suburb goes local
In an effort to increase sustainability, one UK suburb has converted a milk float to sell local and seasonal fruit and vegetables
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Haldanes ramps up local fresh offer
Fresh produce will be at the heart of a revolutionary new local sourcing policy across supermarket group Haldanes’ 23 stores.
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Adjudicator plans get lukewarm reception
Considering how widespread calls for a supermarket ombudsman have been over the past 10 years, government announcement this week of plans for a grocery adjudicator have been met with a lukewarm reaction.
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Asda to offload Netto stores
Following Asda's acquisition of discount retailer's UK operations, Office of Fair Trading rules that it must offload 30 outlets
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Fresh & Easy outlines water plan
Tesco's US operation has embarked on a campaign to reduce water consumption in stores by 30 per cent
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Open India would lead to price drop
An Indian research firm has said allowing foreign investment in the country’s retail sector would lead to lower prices for fresh produce
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BBC celeb backs Staffordshire mark
Taste of Staffordshire has launched a professionally graded accreditation scheme for food and drink related businesses, which is being backed by the partnership’s new patron, Sarah Willingham of BBC Two’s The Restaurant.
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Whole Foods rides profit wave
Specialist retailer sees net income more than double during the third quarter of 2010
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Waitrose names new supply chain boss
High-end British food retailer announces replacement for Mark Williamson, who became commercial director in June
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Grocery adjudicator announced
Growers, suppliers and supermarkets have moved a step closer to having supply disputes investigated by a new Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).
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Q2 cut for Pão de Açúcar
Brazilian grocery retailer sees net income tumble by 52.7 per cent following a one-off tax installment
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Quarterly profit climb for Ingles
Grocery chain more than doubles net income as customers flocked to stores and boosted revenue
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Origine France faces test
French organisation Interfel is currently testing its new "Origine France" concept at retailers across the country
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Metro boss sees signs of recovery
Metro Group’s chief executive Dr Eckhard Cordes believes things are on the up after a tough year for his firm
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Co-op battles "tough" market
The UK retailer has reported encouraging sales despite the difficult trading conditions, thanks to "resilient" food business
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The Co-op battles "tough" market
The Co-operative has said sales have been positive despite a “very tough” trading environment.
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Casino aided by international growth
The French supermarket chain's H1 results have exceeded expectations, with overseas sales growth responsible
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Major profit rise at Comerci
Mexican retailer sees net profit triple in the second quarter of the year