All Retail articles – Page 509
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High street drop-off predicted in 2010
Retailers enjoyed a third consecutive month of sales growth in the early build-up to Christmas, but are predicting flat sales in the New Year, according to the CBI.
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ArticleTesco and Ocado up festive charges
Two of the big four online supermarkets are increasing their delivery charges significantly in the days leading up to Christmas as they look to maximise profits and gain from festive food shopping.
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ArticleSuper de Boer sold to Jumbo
The deal has been approved by all parties and is now complete, the Dutch retailer says
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Foodservice belt-tightening on cards
Consumers are likely to spend more on eating out in the week before Christmas than they have in any other week of 2009, but are expected to rein in their spending considerably in the New Year as the reality of continued economic uncertainty and fear of unemployment kicks in, according to new research.
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ArticleCostco reports Q1 sales rise
Profits remain flat after lower gas prices, higher merchandise costs and a weak dollar offset the growth in sales
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ArticleUS apple holdings down on 2008
Fresh apple holdings for December fall 9 per cent on the previous year, according to the US Apple Association
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Morrisons makes non-exec appointment
Morrisons has announced the appointment of Penny Hughes as a non-executive director of the group.
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ArticleGrower group to supply JR Holland
A group of fruit and vegetable growers have collaborated under the name of Northumbrian Fields to provide JR Holland Food Services with locally grown produce including potatoes, strawberries, broccoli, carrots and other vegetables.
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M&S to up Indian presence
Marks & Spencer is looking to considerably increase its operation in India, with plans to open at least 50 more outlets in the country over the next few years.
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ArticleX5 expands fresh produce offering
Russian retailer to launch a new fresh food concept throughout its Perekrestok retail chain
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleAuchan plots concept launches
French retailer to operate a number of new store formats in 2010, including a 'Grand Supermarché' chain
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ArticleSainsbury's gets the blues
The Blueberries from the South UK TV advertising campaign will now be shown with a tag to Sainsbury’s.
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Catering learns recession lesson
The recession could leave a legacy of improved resource efficiency in the catering and hotel sector as UK businesses adopt an increasingly thrifty mindset, according to a report published this week by government-funded advisory service Envirowise.
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ArticleMorrisons achieves record market share
The retail sector has been described as “fiercely competitive - but largely buoyant”, with Morrisons shaping up the strongest of the supermarkets by registering a record market share.
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ArticleMercatenerife launches new image
Canaries wholesale market Mercatenerife has unveiled a new image and branding, supported by a major promotional campaign
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Wal-Mart makes produce appointment
Retailer hires Costco's Manolo Reyes as its new divisional merchandise manager for fresh produce and flowers
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ArticleMagnit enjoys nine-month profit growth
Profits increase by 52 per cent through first nine months of the year following extensive cost-cutting and new store openings
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ArticleWinn-Dixie appoints new perishables vp
The Florida-based retailer plans to continue building its fresh and local strategy under the guidance of grocery veteran Jim Smits
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ArticleWalmex to acquire retailer Centroamerica
Wal-Mart de Mexico agrees deal to acquire Wal-Mart Centroamerica from parent company Wal-Mart Stores Inc