All articles by Natalie Berg – Page 2
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Express format could be challenging for Walmart
The world’s largest retailer embarked on its small-store strategy in the US last week by opening its first Walmart Express in Gentry, Arkansas.
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Walmart acquires stake in Chinese online grocer
As part of its commitment to grow online sales globally, Walmart has reached an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Yihaodian, an online supermarket in China.
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Metro Group announces record earnings for 2010
Germany’s Metro Group announced record earnings in 2010, with all banners contributing to this growth.
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Dia expected to perform better without Carrefour
Dia, the world’s third largest discount retailer has a problem. Under Carrefour’s leadership, the chain had been underperforming for years - 2010 sales increased by a mere 1.6% (down 0.5% excluding petrol and at constant exchange rates).
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Supermarkets: The kings of convenience
What’s in store for UK supermarket operators during 2011? Natalie Berg, global research director at Planet Retail, reports
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Food fights as inflation pits grocers against suppliers
Who pays for the rising cost of food? It is becoming a growing source of contention between supermarkets and their suppliers around the globe.
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Target finds perfect stores for Canadian expansion
US retailer Target has announced its entry into Canada after acquiring leasehold interests in up to 220 Zellers sites from the Hudson’s Bay Company.
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Carrefour enters India solo with cash and carry store
Following in the footsteps of its global rivals, Carrefour has finally entered the Indian market with its first cash and carry store
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Walmart to take Latin American lessons to Asia
In China, Walmart is launching compact hypermarkets as it aims to profitably penetrate the market, reaching more consumers in both rural and urban environments.
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Walmart to take on big cities with small stores
Today, Walmart’s influence across America’s heartland is unmatched, and now it is looking to prove its competitors wrong once again by reaching out to a new, unconventional consumer: the city dweller.
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US stores gear up for the third largest retail event
This week, US retailers will be getting out the fake spider webs and Lady Gaga costumes for the country’s third largest retail event. US Halloween sales are expected to reach $5.8bn (£3.7bn), according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
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International grocers are catching on to app fever
After successful launches by the UK’s Ocado and Tesco, international grocers from Germany to Australia are now looking to capitalise on the trend towards mobile shopping.
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US pharmacy chains ramp up their grocery offerings
With more than 25,000 chain drugstores across the US, the opportunity to tap into new consumer segments is massive.
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Social media helps retail opportunities to pop up
Kellogg’s is the latest brand to make the transition into retail with the launch of its Pop-Tarts World in New York last week. The opening of a 3,000 sq ft store selling customised toaster pastries is certainly a novelty, even by Manhattan standards.
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Thailand exit likely as Carrefour rationalises
Carrefour has spread itself too thin and now, faced with ongoing pressure from shareholders to improve profitability, is on a path to divest non-core markets.
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Food specialists in Canada and US in discount move
For years, discount in North America was dominated by dollar stores and big-box merchants such as Walmart. The European hard discount model did not translate stateside, due to a lack of affinity for private labels and the social stigma of ‘value shopping’.But things are changing. The recession is over, but ...
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Can Walmart overcome Chinese etail challenges?
Walmart plans to launch an ecommerce operation in the world’s most populous nation. With more than 380 million internet users - more than the entire US population - China represents a massive opportunity for the world’s largest retailer. However, growth will not come easy and Walmart must be able to ...
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US department stores see benefits of discount shops
The recession has breathed new life into US off-price clothing chains as consumers look for thrifty ways to shop without compromising on style.
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Loyalty schemes gain in importance across Europe
Loyalty schemes are rising in importance across Europe as retailers attempt to gain and retain shoppers in a post-recessionary environment.
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Walmart savings will fund improvements to US stores
Staying true to the first promise in its strapline “Save money. Live better”, Walmart is embarking on a series of organisational changes in an attempt to drive further efficiencies across the company.
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