All Retail articles – Page 531
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High food prices to persist
Economists suggest US food retail prices may not decrease significantly for some time this year despite a slight drop during the last quarter of 2008
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Retail Focus | Europe's top 20
2008 saw the rise of the discount retailer as the global economic crisis took hold
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Ocado sees huge sales boost
Upmarket online delivery firm Ocado had its best Chrismas ever almost doubling its previous sales figures.
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South African plum sector pioneers
A pioneering campaign backed by the South African stonefruit industry and the South African government to promote the country as the preferred source of plums and as a top tourist destination has been launched in London.
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Burkle snaps up "undervalued" Whole Foods shares
Investor Ron Burkle has built up a 7 per cent stake in the natural and organic grocery chain
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Basics boost gives Sainsbury's the edge
Sainsbury’s has hailed its no-nonsense Basics range as the key to its festive boost, but admitted its premium range was suffering.
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Sales up at Great Atlantic & Pacific
The US retail group has reported a strong third quarter of 2008/09
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Quarterly loss for Supervalu
The US retailer has been hit by the current economic crisis as net earnings plummeted
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Food retailers faring better
Retailers of food and drink are weathering the storm of tough trading conditions better than their counterparts in other sectors, according to business adviser and accountancy firm Grant Thornton.
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Bananas "recession resistant" says Chiquita
Group CEO Fernando Aguirre has called bananas "great value" during difficult economic times across the globe
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Mixed December results for Walmart
The US retail giant saw domestic sales grow during the last month of 2008, while international sales dropped by 10.4 per cent
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Sainsbury’s ‘best ever’ seasonal results
British retailer achieves like-for-like sales growth of 4.5 per cent during Christmas period despite “challenging” economic situation
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Contrasting fortunes for Japanese retailers
Seven & I has reported profit growth for the third quarter ended in November 2008, with Aeon's nine-month profit falling
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Vietnam set for “phenomenal” retail growth
Vietnam has paved the way for tremendous growth in its retail sector now that foreign companies are allowed to set up wholly-owned businesses
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Fresh & Easy launches produce packs
The retail group is offering cheap fresh fruit and vegetable packs to help US consumers eat healthily during the recession
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Walmart expands local store network
The retailer’s Neighborhood Market concept is gaining pace across the US, offering consumers Walmart value in a smaller, local store format
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M&S closes stores and axes more than 1000 staff
Marks & Spencer (M&S) will cut 1,230 jobs and close 27 stores after reporting one of its worst Christmas trading performances ever.
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Sales down, jobs cut at M&S
The retailer has revealed that group sales dropped 1.2 per cent during the third quarter of 2008/09
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Food sales to remain steady in Austria
USDA report suggests increased demand for healthy products will push up sales despite anticipated economic slowdown
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Cup 'n Go opens first Dutch store
Convenience format dedicated specifically to potatoes and sweetcorn begins pilot scheme in the Netherlands following German roll-out