Retail archive – Page 445
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Grocery sector rebounds from dismal March
The grocery sector has rebounded into strong sales growth as evidence of a clear split between the top and bottom end of the marketplace grows.
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Fresh Direct to turn pub landlord
Award-winning foodservice supplier Fresh Direct UK is planning to open its own pub in a village near Oxford before the end of the year in a bid to understand better the challenges that face its customers.
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Former Tesco man rallies brands
A former Tesco produce boss told delegates at this year’s Re:fresh conference that the time for brands in fresh produce is now.
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BerryWorld launches Snackerries line
New mixed berry punnet contains prepared grapes, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries
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Tesco introduces fresh guarantee
Tesco has brought in a new logo to assure freshness to its customers.
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Fresh & Easy reveals San Francisco dates
The city's first two stores will open in June and August respectively, creating some 50 jobs in the process
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Rewe sees turnover soar during 2010
German retail group reveals best profit in 80 years, but warns that 2011 will “not necessarily” be so successful
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Tesco sees market share rise
UK grocery retail leader experiences growth for the first time in over six months, while Morrisons also sees market share improvement
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Optimism over Australian grapes to China
Prospects for Australian table grape exports to China look promising after the inaugural consignment arrived without a hitch
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Walmart to push on in India
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has signalled its intention to increase its presence in the Indian retail sector
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Minister unveils draft adjudicator bill
Business minister Ed Davey unveiled a draft bill for the establishment of a long-promised groceries code adjudicator today.
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Carrefour eyes Brazilian move
Reports suggest that the French group's Brazilian arm could seek a merger with Companhia Brasiliera de Distribuição
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Ahold loses chief financial officer
'International search' is underway for a replacement for Kimberly Ross, who leaves the Dutch retailer in November
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Profits rise at M&S
The UK supermarket chain was buoyed by a rise in profits, as it looks to improve the overall shopping experience of its customers
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Asda employs new melon technology
Asda is the first UK retailer to use a new technology to enhance the quality and freshness of its Galia and Cantaloupe melons imported from South and Central America.
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Ramadan to buoy Indonesian fruit sales
Economic growth and a burgeoning middle class should help boost fruit sales during Ramadan in Indonesia this year
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Florette at the double with new salad
Range caters for 'more adventurous' consumers to drive growth within the premium segment
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Walgreens in produce pilot programme
US drugstore chain is offering fresh fruit and vegetables in 30 of its San Francisco-based outlets
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Univeg opens new centre at Rungis
The Belgian group is looking to develop new opportunities on the French market with the establishment of its Paris operations centre
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'Grow at home' shoppers to rise
IGD research reveals that more UK consumers are planning to grow their own produce and cook from scratch at home