All Retail articles – Page 497
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ArticleSarkozy seeks cap on margins
The French president has told the country's retailers to cut their margins on fresh produce or face a new tax
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ArticleBilla reports sales increase
Rewe-owned group reports jump in Czech retail sales of €861m during prior year
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ArticleItalian growers to plant new strawberry
Planitalia confirms plans to proceed with introduction of new variety Sabrina, which will mean an earlier start to the season
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ArticleLianhua supermarkets report solid growth
Chinese retailer Lianhua Supermarket Holdings has reported a jump in revenue and operating profit
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ArticleCostco booming in Asian markets
US discount retailer Costco is enjoying growth in Asian markets, and is targeting even further expansion in the region
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ArticleItalian consumers buy more fresh produce
Survey of country's major food retailers suggests many shoppers have abandoned frozen products for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleGroceries exceed half of Wal-Mart's US sales
Recent decision to expand discount stores and add fresh produce and other grocery lines prompts shift in group's sales breakdown
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Retailers face carbon competition
The Environment Agency has unveiled a carbon-trading scheme that will see the major retailers competing among themselves and other big-brand names to drive down their carbon-dioxide emissions.
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ArticleIrish mults accused of "Sopranos" behaviour
Multiples in the Irish Republic have been accused of “behaving like characters from the Sopranos” in their treatment of producers and suppliers.
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Tesco thanks Waitrose over rhubarb boom
Tesco has seen a considerable boost in sales of rhubarb due to an expensive campaign highlighting the product - from fellow supermarket Waitrose.
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ArticleSelect Lincolnshire meets London chefs
Select Lincolnshire and QV Foods are aiming to strengthen relationships with the foodservice industry in London, with the first of the regional food project’s new Meet the Chef events held this week.
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ArticleWhole Foods expands ethical sourcing
Natural and organic retail group extends Costa Rican pineapple sourcing programme
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ArticleJapan focused on fruit prices
Japanese fresh produce consumers are becoming increasingly focused on price as their economic malaise continues
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
A white strawberry described as “Alice in Wonderland-style fruit” has hit Waitrose shelves.
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
Newly launched product displays characteristics of both strawberries and pineapples
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ArticleSwiss retailer Migros posts record profit
However, the company saw its turnover slump during 2009 and failed to pull away from its main food retail rival, Coop
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart to add new stores
Bharti Wal-Mart plans to open five new ‘Easyday’ wholesale outlets across India in the next financial year
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ArticleProfit increase for Russia's Magnit
Retail chain posts 46.4 per cent increase in net profit for 2009 after extensive cost-cutting
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ArticleRemke snaps up Supervalu outlets
Six Greater Cincinnati-based bigg's stores have been acquired by Remke Market
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ArticleAuchan introduces Prixbas
The French hypermarket operator has launched a new discount hypermarket format known as Prixbas