Retail archive – Page 402
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Time ripe for Indian FDI
With the economy cooling, investor sentiment souring and food inflation on the rise, India’s government may look to ease regulations on foreign investment in retail
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NFU call for supermarkets to increase local sourcing
Retailers could do more to strengthen ties with farmers and growers, according to a new report from the NFU.
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Metro Cash & Carry to cut jobs
Reports in Germany claim the group is to undergo further drastic restructuring
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One in four companies making a loss
A new study from Plimsoll has revealed that 235 companies, representing around one quarter of the fresh produce industry, are currently making a loss.
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Sainsbury's in early with UK blueberries
Sainsbury’s has started its UK blueberry season three months earlier than last year
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Sainsbury's in early with UK blueberries
Sainsbury’s has started its UK blueberry season three months earlier than last year.
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Fresh expansion for Kroger chain
One of the biggest supermarket operators in the US is looking to tap into the convenience market
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Supermarket fruit causes confusion
Customers are confused whether it’s cheaper to buy bagged or loose fruit, according to new research looking into supermarket trends
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Colruyt sees net income rise
Group increases market share in Belgium as revenues climb on increased shopper numbers
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Chilean navels arrive in US stores
Navel oranges from Chile are now available at US food retail outlets just as the season reaches its peak period
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Walmart Canada eyes expansion
Canadian retailer's plans includes hiring some 4,000 new associates
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FAO highlights global food waste
Around 1.3 billion tonnes of the world’s food is wasted annually, according to Robert van Otterdijk, agro-industry officer for the UN’s Food & Agriculture Organisation.
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Thai basil makes retailer debut
In a UK first, R&G Fresh Herbs has started supplying Waitrose with fresh-cut Thai basil.
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Tesco's market share slips back
Tesco and Morrisons' share of the grocery market has decreased, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel
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Which? rewards Aldi performance
Discounter walks away with the prestigious Supermarket of the Year title at the Which? Awards 2012
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Morrisons finance director stepping down
Richard Pennycook will leave his role in June 2013 after a lenghty spell at the UK retailer
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Iceland reveals record results
Retailer Iceland has announced record results for the year to end-March 2012 with net pre-tax profits up 18.5 per cent.
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Cash injection for Hunts Point Market
New York City has approved a multi-million dollar grant to help modernise the city’s ailing wholesale produce market
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Metro Canada makes senior appointment
François Thibault will step into the role of senior vice-president and chief financial officer on 1 August
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Aeon to list property
In an effort to reduce debt and improve finances Aeon is to list real estate investment trust