Retail archive – Page 550
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Asda develops healthy online tool for kids
Asda is developing a new health and nutrition education website aimed at schoolchildren.
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Article"Good progress" for Tesco in first half
The UK retailer has seen increases in year-on-year profit and sales during the first half of 2008/09
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M&S develops sustainable distribution centre
Marks & Spencer is building a 1.1 million sqft sustainable distribution platform in the north of England.
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ArticleTesco unveils big profit increase
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy claimed Tesco is “at its best in tough markets” as he unveiled an 11.3 per cent first-half pre-tax profit rise this morning.
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Wal-Mart to close 20 Japanese stores
Wal-Mart’s Japanese subsidiary Seiyu Ltd is set to close 20 stores in a struggle to turn profits around
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Typhoon pushes Taiwan food prices
Taiwan has been battered by the third typhoon in recent weeks, damaging agriculture and driving food prices up
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Wal-Mart to open first India store in 2009
Wal-Mart's first cash-and-carry centre in India will open in 2009, according to press reports
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Milk scandal dents Chinese food sales abroad
In Thailand, retailers are cutting back on a range of Chinese foodstuffs after China’s tainted baby milk scandal shocks consumers worldwide
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit sales up 13 per cent
Global sales of New Zealand kiwifruit are so far 13 per cent higher than last year
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ArticleLocal sourcing is going global
Rising consumer awareness of green issues has led to an increase in demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables across Europe
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ArticleRising demand sharpens value focus
Fruitnet.com speaks to Dr David Bosshart about the impact of changing consumer behaviour on the European market for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleM&S to post sales slump
Marks & Spencer is due to reveal a dramatic drop in like-for-like sales this week.
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Consumers turn backs on premium
A new Mintel survey concludes that British shoppers have finally let reality bite and bid farewell to premium ranges as the economic downturn hits home.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches confidential supplier line
Sainsbury’s has launched a confidential phone line and website to enable suppliers and colleagues to speak up if they have any concerns about fraud, theft or general rule breaches.
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ArticleIndian market tipped for US$450bn by 2015
India’s retail market is predicted to be worth US$450bn by 2015, according to a new report
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ArticleBanana boom in Japan
Banana sales in Japan have leapt upwards, following a steady rise in response to diet claims about the fruit
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Micromark launches new lighting
Leading electrical manufacturer Micromark has launched a new range of lighting display panels for trade outlets.
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North-south divide shows through at Asda
Asda has highlighted a north-south divide in the credit crunch, and economically speaking, the south is faring much better.
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Green light for Jeronimo Martins in Poland
The Portuguese retailer has been given approval to acquire Tengelmann's Plus chain of stores
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ArticleWhole Foods creates new global position
Michael Besancon will lead the development of procurement, distribution and marketing strategies