All Retail articles – Page 499
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ArticleWal-Mart updates growth plans
The retailer says its global expansion will outpace the US where the company is focusing on smaller stores and remodeling rather than supercenters
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Wal-Mart buys IPL
Asda supplier International Produce Ltd (IPL) has been bought out for an undisclosed sum by Asda’s US parent company, global retail giant Wal-Mart.
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ArticleCarrefour engages apple growers
Retailer Carrefour is working with Indian apple growers to establish a direct-sourcing supply chain for its new operations in the country
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ArticleAhold records improved results
Overall sales increase for Dutch retail group Ahold, despite slump in sales at Czech and Slovak subsidiary
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ArticleTesco outlines global sourcing plans
The group is aiming to establish technical hubs across the world to supply its entire global network of food retail stores
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ArticleLotte puts up Times offer
Korean retailer Lotte has made a US$630m bid for Chinese hypermarket operator Times Ltd
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ArticleDel Monte whole Cantaloupe recalled
Northern California retailer Raley’s has removed the fresh melon line from its shelves due to suspected salmonella contamination
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ArticleKendall attacks supermarket stance
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall has faced down top supermarket bosses, imploring them to abandon their efforts to influence the government over the introduction of an independent ombudsman.
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Sam’s Club expands Fairtrade offer
Sales of Fairtrade bananas at the US-based retailer have generated some US$615,000 in community funds since the program launched
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Tesco to build own Olympic village
Tesco is to build a huge “supermarket suburb” by the Olympic site ahead of the 2012 Games in east London.
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ArticleRT-Mart plans Auchan merger
RT-Mart and Auchan are negotiating a possible merger and considering an IPO in Hong Kong in 2010
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Article7-Eleven trials wrapped bananas
The US retailer has revealed that it is working with Fresh Del Monte to trial individual packaged bananas in 27 Dallas stores
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ArticleM&S plans fail to satisfy investors
Marks & Spencer’s plans for the future, including a move into online food sales, disappointed investors yesterday
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ArticleTesco catching up with rivals
The retailer has fallen behind its UK competitors in terms of growth, but recent results show an improvement
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ArticleThe Co-operative continues climb
The Co-operative Group has reported that its growth in the first half of the year has been driven by its food business.
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ArticleWinn-Dixie appoints new grocery VP
The appointment of former Bi-Lo executive Robert Mould comes alongside a merchandising and marketing staff reshuffle
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ArticleUK retailers cut organic range
According to recent data from Brand View, UK supermarket chains Tesco and Asda have slashed their organic lines by a third
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ArticleThe Co-op posts rise in food sales
Following its recent takeover of Somerfield, the UK's fifth-largest food retailer has managed to improve its performance significantly
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ArticleCasino to sell Argentinean stores
French retailer reportedly looking to sell off leader Price discount stores in South American country
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ArticleCarrefour to source Chongqing produce
Retailer Carrefour plans to increase its purchasing of local produce for its Chongqing supermarket outlets