All Retail articles – Page 446
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ArticleSpar flower sales in bloom
Spar and AF Blakemore have boosted fresh flower sales by 13 per cent in the past year, as a result of a relaunch across stores in the Blakemore and Capper regions.
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ArticleUK enjoys berry boom in 2011
Berry Gardens describes 2011 as an 'exceptional season' for sales, with the category outperforming 'all other grocery sectors'
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ArticleAuchan survives tough environment
Growth in eastern Europe and China is tempered by difficult conditions in western Europe, according to French retailer Auchan
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ArticleCarrefour downgrades forecast
The French retailer has forecast a fall in current operating income for 2011, having previously predicted an increase
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ArticleJapanese persimmons face challenging season
Japanese persimmon exporters are facing the challenge of selling a big crop into Asian markets weary of the safety of produce from that country
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ArticleSuperquinn delays hit fresh produce suppliers
Irish fresh produce suppliers, who were among those left unpaid when the Superquinn chain went into receivership, have now been hit by a delay in sanctioning the company’s subsequent takeover by the Musgrave Group.
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ArticleThe Co-op sees profit drop
The Co-operative Group’s CEO Peter Marks has expressed deep concern over market conditions in reporting a 10 per cent drop in profits.
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ArticleAhold to enter German market
But company's first-half financial performance is cause for concern as consumers trade down and seek out more promotions
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ArticleMagnit sees rise in second quarter profit
Major new store drive helps push up profit to US$79m, with like-for-like sales also increasing
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ArticleX5 follows Magnit's profit lead
Supermarket chain posts second quarter profit growth of 195 per cent, on an expanded store network
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ArticleFresh & Easy pushes on in San Fran
Tesco's US operation opens its second San Francisco store, offering fresh food to an underserved community of 36,000 people
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ArticleIGD instigates water push
Sainsbury’s is to link up with market analyst IGD to host a forum on water use next month as it steps up its commitment to improve efficiency in the supply chain.
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils summer courgette
Yellow courgette variety grown in Cornwall set to make colourful addition to retailers' fresh vegetable range until October
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ArticleTesco revamps organics packaging
Tesco has revamped its packaging for organic fruit, vegetables and salads after extensive research into the category.
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ArticlePayment by phone on trial at Billa
One Rewe-owned store in Austria is adopting new technology to make life easier for consumers
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Sainsbury's appoints new marketing boss
Sainsbury's has appointed a boss at MasterCard to head up its marketing department.
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ArticleTesco Malaysia appoints new CEO
The former COO of Korean supermarket operator Homeplus has been appointed CEO of Tesco Malaysia
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ArticleTesco GFS 'more than just direct sourcing'
Group procurement directors tell Eurofruit direct supply is only one part of company's plan for streamlined global sourcing strategy
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ArticleTarget outlines future growth prospects
US grocery retailer aiming to increase yearly sales to US$100bn by the year 2017
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ArticleCostco opens new stores in Taiwan
Costco will boost its presence in Taiwan with the opening of two additional outlets there this week