All Retail articles – Page 526
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Wumart confident despite mounting challenges
The economic slowdown and mounting competition from foreign retailers does not worry the chairman of Chinese retailer Wumart, according to just-food.com
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Creno takes over Cocagne Fraicheur
French wholesale group Creno has acquired Cocagne Fraicheur to boost its presence in the southwest
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Banana prices jump amid flooding
Western Australian banana prices have soared by up to A$3 per kg on January prices as suppliers struggle to move fruit
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ArticleAsda announces sales boost
Asda answered claims that Sainsbury’s has become cheaper on essential goods in the best possible manner, with an increase in sales and a boost in its market share to record highs.
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ArticleSainsbury's beats Asda in basket battle
Sainsbury’s has shaved the margins so tightly during the recession that it is now cheaper than traditional low-value supermarket Asda for staple goods, according to MySupermarket.com.
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ArticleAsda exec slams carbon label
Asda's head of ethical and sustainable sourcing, Chris Brown, argued against a carbon footprint marque on groceries and said that the supermarket wanted to “get closer to growers”.
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Perishable centre to boost agro exports
A new air cargo centre in Kerala is expected to significantly increase the state's agricultural exports
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MIS gets specific
Market Intelligence Services (MIS), has announced a new online retail price service.
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Redditch greengrocer cops a fine
A Worcestershire greengrocer has had to pay more than £10,000 in costs and fines for offering sub-standard produce for sale.
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'Unnecessary' packaging drives up tax
Supermarkets are driving up tax bills by using excessive packaging and undermining consumers' efforts to recycle, according to local government.
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ArticleThat's a WRAP for waste, says group
The organisation is calling on the UK's food industry to join forces in eliminating excessive food waste
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Thailand eyes Australian produce
Officials from Thai retailers have been assessing produce in northern Victoria
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ArticleMagnit attracts higher January sales
The Russian group saw year-on-year January sales jump 10.3 per cent
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Carrefour makes moves in Spain, Cyprus
The French retailer is constructing a new distribution centre in Barcelona and has launched its Express format in Nicosia
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Co-op to close Somerfield HQ
The Co-operative Group has announced it is to close Somerfield’s head office in Bristol, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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Coles boosts Wesfarmers' first-half profit
The Australian group has revealed positive results in the face of the current economic downturn
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ArticleEx-Tesco man warns sector
Former Tesco produce director Peter Durose has warned suppliers to watch retailers carefully and adjust their structures and what they offer to bring them in line with what they see.
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Metro offers savings programmes
The Canadian retailer aims to give customers value for money with lower prices and promotional campaigns
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ArticleBreaking ground with buy-supply forum
A groundbreaking buy-supply forum for international trade facilitated by the Commonwealth Secretariat to tackle ethical trading is in the pipeline for this year.
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Food prices on the rise in NZ
Fruit and vegetables led the way in New Zealand as food prices jumped 9.5 per cent for the year