Retail archive – Page 508
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ArticleBilla plots Bulgarian expansion
The Bulgarian arm of German retailer Rewe is to open 17 new stores across the country by the end of the year
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ArticleMarks & Spencer records stable results
Food sales at the UK retail group remain unchanged, but the company says results reflect a “continuing improvement” in fortunes
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ArticleLondis revs up new delivery offer
Londis is taking steps to improve its supply chain efficiency with the introduction of a brand new fleet of environment-friendly lorries for its stores.
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Co-op film pressures government
The government is being urged to commission research into the effects some pesticides may be having on nature’s most efficient pollinator after a new film from The Co-operative.
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ArticleCompass commits to English apples
UK foodservice company announces that it will only source from English-grown apples and pears during next two months
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ArticleRubens apples enter Tesco
The second season of English premium apple Rubens is set to hit Tesco, as supplier Norman Collett Ltd looks to build on the success of the fruit.
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ArticleChina’s Jiangnan market bustles
Sales at China’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market grew last year, spurred on by the economic downturn
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ArticleTesco promotes fresh food director
Commercial director Colin Holmes awarded place on the leading British retail company's executive committee
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ArticleMercator takes first steps in Bulgaria
Slovenia's largest retailer will embark on a series of store openings next month as it looks to build its presence in south-east Europea
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ArticleAldi Denmark director quits
Espen Larsen is apparently set to join German food retail group Rewe, according to reports in the Danish press
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ArticleItalians still spending on top-quality food
Consumers still willing to spend money on high-quality products, Coop Italia chairman Vincenzo Tassinari tells Lebensmittel Zeitung
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ArticleNaked Grocer stripped bare
A former international fresh produce manager has set up a “naked” business designed to cater for consumers waning away from the supermarkets.
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ArticleSainsbury's invests heavily in loyalty
Sainsbury’s is harnessing customer loyalty in a new multi-million pound investment as it looks to strengthen its position and retain customers.
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ArticleWaitrose announces convenience plans
British retailer has announced details of partnerships and new formats that are designed to increase its involvement in the convenience sector
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ArticleWaitrose reveals convenience ambitions
Waitrose has announced a huge extension of its operations to further its share of the convenience market and form strong ties with Boots and Welcome Break.
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ArticleAldi Australia enjoys profit boom
The discount retailer has recorded record yearly results for 2008, according to local newspaper reports
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ArticleWaitrose pledges to put suppliers first
British retailer will not force banana suppliers to bear the burden of recent price cuts, says managing director Mark Price (pictured)
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ArticleRetailers jump on fresh bandwagon
A new report reveals non-grocery outlets in the US are starting to stock perishable goods to reflect changing shopper habits
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ArticleNorth East markets body launches
As producers in the North East look to increase local consumption of their food, a new representative body has been set up after a sizeable lottery grant.
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ArticleRewe to launch premium private label
Feine Welt (Fine World) products will be priced around 15 per cent lower than comparable branded, premium items