Retail archive – Page 523
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ArticleSpar plans Chinese expansion
Dutch retailer Spar International plans to triple the number of its stores in China in the next few years
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ArticleCasino ups stake in Brazil's CBD
The French group is increasing its share in CBD to 35.4 per cent, it has revealed
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Operating profit up at Delhaize
Belgian retailer enjoys profitable first quarter of 2009 with revenue and profit both increasing
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ArticleFalling consumption hits AB Vassilopoulos
The Greek chain saw profit tumble in the first quarter despite sales growth
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ArticleLoblaw's quarterly profit soars
Higher food prices helped to boost the retailer's profit by 73 per cent during the first three months of the year
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ArticleFirst-quarter sales growth for Ahold
A strong three months were driven in particular by the group's US performance
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ArticleMetro's profit halves in first quarter
The German group said that it "showed strength" in the first quarter despite earnings falling 43.9 per cent
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ArticlePrepped spuds on the up
Prepared potatoes are seeing a renaissance in catering, research has found.
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ArticleGrowth in UK convenience market
A new report has revealed that a range of factors have contributed to value growth of 6.1 per cent
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ArticleWRAP maps fresh produce waste
New research by waste reduction specialist WRAP and Envirowise aims to reveal UK fresh produce waste volumes
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Tesco in pollster firing line
Respondents in this week’s freshinfo poll believe there is little chance of Tesco falling from its top spot as the UK’s number-one supermarket any time soon.
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ArticleUS survey reveals green conscience
A new study has shown that US shoppers consider environmental sustainability when making purchasing decisions
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D&S to open 66 new stores
The Chilean retailer is set to invest between US$150-US$200m in expanding its store network
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FPC calls for WRAP input
The Fresh Produce Consortium is inviting its membership to get involved in the government’s Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) project being led by Cranfield University, which is developing detailed resource maps to quantify food waste and packaging waste through the fresh fruit and vegetable retail and wholesale supply chain.
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Ombudsman sparks fly
The government could take stringent action to implement an independent ombudsman to govern the grocery sector, if retailers fail to agree to its establishment.
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ArticleSainsbury's makes Easter gains
TNS report highlights a successful period for the retailer, while Tesco sees a drop in market share
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ArticleACS elects campaigner
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has appointed a well-known campaigner for independent retailers to its main board.
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ArticleFresh & Easy expansion continues
Tesco is bucking the economic trend by opening its 64th store in Corona, southern California
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ArticleGrocery sector holding up
The grocery sector is stronger than this time last year, as the CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey today reported the best results since January.
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Sainsbury's chief to receive £6m
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King is poised to receive a £6 million payout following the retailer’s best sales growth in five years, The Sunday Times has reported.