All Retail articles – Page 518
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ArticleKorean apple yields return to normal
Production drops to normal levels this year following last year's bumper crop, as competition with other exotic fresh fruits increases
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ArticleQ4 profit down at Jeronimo Martins
Soaring costs hit the Portugal-based group in the fourth quarter, although yearly profit increased
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ArticleNSW produce prices set to soar
New South Wales needs heavy rainfall within the next few weeks if an increase in fresh produce prices is to be avoided
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D&S reports lower profit, higher sales
The Chilean retailer saw net profit fall by nearly a third during 2008
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ArticleSainsbury's snaps up Co-op stores
The UK-retailer has invested €93.1m in acquiring 24 stores from the Co-operative group
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Sainsbury's to invest £83m in Co-op sites
Sainsbury’s is to buy 24 stores from The Co-operative Group in a deal worth £83 million.
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Tesco wins competition test appeal
Tesco’s battle to overturn plans to introduce a “competition test” for supermarkets turned into a victory for the UK’s number-one retailer today.
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ArticleRoyal Ahold reports solid 2008 results
A strong fourth quarter rounded off a profitable year for Netherlands-based retailer Ahold
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ArticleUK market share drops for Tesco
A report into the UK grocery retail scene has noted a shift in market share for a number of different companies
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ArticleYearly profit growth for Super de Boer
Net result tripled to just under €30m during 2008, the group has reported
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ArticleAsda grabs record share
Asda has the highest year-on-year growth rate of the top four, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures, as its low-price positioning pays off.
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ArticleTesco stands by graduate schemes
Tesco is targeting its graduate programmes to energise its businesses, insisting its career prospects remain strong, despite the Association of Graduate Recruiters reporting a salary freeze among graduates and a predicted 5.4 per cent decrease in graduate vacancies in 2009.
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ArticleCasino pushes fresh produce
As a mark of its commitment to nutritional food, Casino is adopting new strategies to increase the visibility of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleZespri forecasts kiwi price squeeze
The group is looking to maintain high sales by shipping fruit to market earlier than the previous season
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ArticleMexican retail sector feeling pinch
Although the credit crunch is making its mark south of the border, the USDA claims Mexico’s young and increasing population points to a brighter future
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Co-op's Somerfield deal completes
The Co-operative Group has completed its £1.565 billion acquisition of the Somerfield supermarket chain.
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ArticleLille welcomes “freshness” concept
A new shopping concept created by two former Auchan employees is due to open in Lille, France
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ArticleLowhub harnesses supply chain impetus
Sustainable produce transport pioneer Lowhub is using its two environmental awards, scooped at a recent London ceremony, to drive the supply chain towards sensible transport options.
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ArticleStore closures for Wal-Mart Canada
The group will shut down its six Sam's Club outlets in the country following poor performances
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ArticleRetailers urged to pay the right price
Insolvencies in the UK fresh produce market are set to soar, as one major UK supplier warns that retailers must pay the right price to ensure the market remains a destination for growers worldwide.