All Retail articles – Page 526
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Walmart Canada plans grocery growth
New Supercentre format stores will open in Saskatoon and Regina by early 2010, bringing to 60 the number of Supercentres operated by Walmart in Canada
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ArticleMorrisons leads market share growth
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures published today for the 12 weeks to July 12 show Morrisons pulling ahead of the pack, with the fastest year-on-year growth in the period and its 22nd successive period of market-share growth.
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ArticleRetailers called to action on India
A UK economic planning and marketing consultant is calling on UK retailers to take action to prevent worker exploitation in India.
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Weis Markets posts Q2 earnings boost
Improved sales of perishable goods contributed to the retailer’s 18.5 per cent increase in second-quarter earnings
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ArticleProfit expectations up for Morrisons
Morrisons is predicting it will report annual profits better than previous forecasts.
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Netto aims to increase stock
Danish discounter Netto has launched a new initiative to give new and existing trade suppliers the opportunity to move quickly through the company’s 196 UK stores.
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ArticleCarrefour reports on Q2 sales drop
The French retail giant has seen sales slip on the back of a poor European and domestic performance in the second quarter
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ArticleCo-operative hangs out the bunting
The Co-operative is celebrating its win at May’s Re:fresh awards with a brand new, eye-catching, in-store communications package.
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ArticleFranchised delivery service boom
A former supply chain manager has set up a successful independent home delivery service after becoming disillusioned with the UK supermarket sector.
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Farm shops on the rise
More than half of UK households are choosing to buy direct from the farm, according to the latest research from the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets’ Association (FARMA).
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BRC reports carrier bag success
Leading supermarkets and their customers have effectively halved the number of carrier bags handed out.
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ArticleSales stable at Super de Boer
The Dutch retailer has reported on "satisfactory" first-half results this week
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ArticleSainsbury's on track with CSR
Sainsbury’s has taken significant steps in improving communication throughout its workforce, supporting local communities and reducing carrier bag usage.
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ArticleBudgens produce sales rocket
Budgens fresh produce sales have rocketed by up to 600 per cent in some cases, as its £1 promotional offers take effect and have caught the eye of fellow retailer Londis.
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AnalysisEthical shopping out of the window?
A new survey has suggested that UK consumers could permanently opt to purchase lower-priced products over organic, Fairtrade and eco-friendly goods
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ArticleWal-Mart gathers green information
The retail giant is creating a record of the sustainability and environmental impact of different products
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ArticleFresh & Easy opens in Pasadena
The Tesco-owned, US-based retailer is in the process of opening five new neighborhood stores in California
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Waitrose to open first London c-store
Waitrose is set to open its first convenience store in London after acquiring a premises formerly owned by Woolworths, which crashed out of existence early this year.
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ArticleFrench result hits Casino's sales
A slow domestic market impacted heavily on Groupe Casino's second-quarter sales
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ArticleHeatwave boosts retail sales
Warm weather conditions in late June and early July have boosted retail sales, with soft fruit and salads among the star performers.