All Retail articles – Page 477
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ArticleFrench retailers play ball
Despite a sense that the sector has been made a scapegoat, French retailers have agreed to reduce margins during crises
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ArticleCarrefour acquires Turkish retailer
The French retail group has taken over Turkish chain Ipek, as it pursues its strategy of reinforcing its position in growth markets
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ArticleBharti aims to increase stores
Indian retailer Bharti Enterprises is aiming to almost double its number of stores in the country to 150
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ArticleAsda reports on lower Q1 sales
First quarterly sales drop in four years for UK retailer as result described as "disappointing" by Andy Bond
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ArticleWal-Mart earnings on upward curve
Retail behemoth posts earnings of US$3.32bn for the first quarter, aided by fast-growing international segment
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ArticleFrench retailers to moderate margins
At a meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday, French retailers committed to moderating their margins during crises
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ArticleDemand recovery drives Magnit profit
Russian retailer enjoys stronger first quarter as consumer spending increases and new stores come into play
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ArticleSarkozy seeks margin agreement
The French president is meeting with the industry today to forge a deal on reducing retailers' margins
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ArticleRecord results at Whole Foods Market
Retailer sees second-quarter sales jump to US$2.1bn, while the group also announces two high-level promotions
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The Co-op celebrates market share
The Co-operative Group’s managing director Tim Hurrell celebrated the number-five retailer’s 7.5 per cent market share at the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) 2010 Summit in Birmingham last week.
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ArticleFNPF reveals doubts over margin ruling
The French federation of fruit producers has questioned the government's moves to ease the plight of growers
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ArticlePlus opens Netherlands concept store
Dutch supermarket operator unveils new retailing format for the Dutch market, with focus on providing "special" shopping experience
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ArticleWal-Mart is 'in Lenta talks'
Retailer could acquire the Russian group as it finally looks set to enter a market it has coveted for some time
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Fairtrade on rise in Germany
Fairtrade consumption was up in Germany in 2009, thanks in part to the wider availability of such products
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ArticleFresh produce drives Costco sales
Year-on-year sales rise 3 per cent through April as bananas and citrus prove top-selling fresh produce items
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ArticleUnited honours retail produce managers
Awards ceremony at annual convention in Las Vegas focuses spotlight on industry's top retail produce managers
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ArticleSenegal markets tackle supply problem
As part of Plan REVA, the Senegalese authorities are setting up markets to increase the availability of affordable fresh produce
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ArticleAndy Clarke handed top Asda job
Company COO appointed as president and CEO of the UK retailer to replace the outgoing Andy Bond
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ArticleConad defies falling consumption in Italy
Despite a reduction in the volume of food sales across the country, the retailer has published a strong set of results for 2009
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ArticleSainsbury's beats market on sales growth
Strong yearly results include sales growth of 5.1 per cent and a profit increase of 17.5 per cent