All Supermarkets articles – Page 235
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AS Watson reports total revenue rise
AS Watson reported total revenue rose 17% to HK$67.23bn (£5.28bn) in the first half to June 30. The health and beauty, and grocery retailer reported EBIT increased 25% to HK$3.55bn ($456m), which the company attributed to the management’s strong commitment to improving operating efficiencies, reducing inventory levels, increasing centralised purchasing ...
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X5 Retail Group introduces new convenience store format.
X5 Retail Group has introduced a new concept of its Perekrestok Express convenience store format.The new stores have a smaller sales area, ranging from between 755 sq ft and 2,155 sq ft, and the product range includes ready meals, convenience food and fresh bakery products. X5 plans to introduce a ...
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NewsTesco closer to India move as Government set to withdraw ownership restrictions
The Indian finance minister has hinted that foreign supermarkets such as Tesco and Wal-Mart could soon set up shop in the country.
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GallerySuper fashion in supermarkets?
As Waitrose gets ready to sell clothing, how do the big supermarkets deal with the matter of selling fashion? John Ryan travels to Milton Keynes to find out
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Grocery retailer Casino announces sales growth
Grocery retailer Casino has announced its second-quarter and half-year results for 2011. The retailer reported that consolidated net sales for the quarter rose by 18.8% to E8.3bn (£7.2bn) – a 4.7% rise achieved in the first quarter.The growth reflected the consolidation of the Casas Bahia electronics chain in Brazil within ...
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Aldi Süd adds leading brands to product ranges
Hard discounter Aldi Süd has added a number of leading manufacturer brands to its private label dominated product ranges in Hungary.New products comprise soft drinks from Coca Cola, a baking product from Dr Oetker and Nutella hazelnut spread.Aldi Süd extended the brand offer in Hungary six months ago, including Heineken’s ...
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NewsCredit insurers pay out to Superquinn suppliers
Suppliers to Superquinn who lost out when it was placed in receivership last month are set to be recoup monies from credit insurance policies.
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Pick n Pay extends sale deadline by two months
South African retailer Pick n Pay has extended the deadline for the sale of its supermarket banner Franklins to Australia’s third-largest grocer, Metcash, by two months.The sale has been opposed by the the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission due to concerns it would lessen competition in Franklins’ operating region.
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Grocer Coles reports fourth quarter sales increase
Grocer Coles reported fourth quarter sales of Aus$6.2bn (£413.6bn), up 5.2% like-for-like. Store development and operations director Stuart Machin said continued rises in the cost of living have made customers watch how they spend their money more closely. “Our lower prices and our ‘down down’ campaign has been well received ...
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Grocery retailer Spar launches pilot convenience store
Grocery retailer Spar has launched a convenience store pilot intended for busy inner city locations in Vienna. The 2,690 sq ft store is located right in Babenbergerstraße 9, and employs a staff of 22.The new concept is called Food in the City and offers takeaway food as well as fresh ...
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NewsTesco to test Fresh & Easy Express
Fresh & Easy, Tesco’s US operation, is to test smaller format Fresh & Easy Express shops later this year.
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AnalysisCrowd sourcing for retailers
Crowd sourcing can form the basis of brilliant marketing. Rebecca Thomson finds out how retailers can use their customer base to inform their campaigns
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NewsLandsbanki director takes seat on Iceland board
Gunnar Sigurdsson, former managing director of collapsed Icelandic retail group Baugur, has been asked to stand down from the board of Iceland Foods so Landsbanki can take full control of the sale of its stake in the retailer.
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NewsTesco enlists help from schoolchildren
Tesco does like to start ’em young – Philip Clarke started in the branch his father managed at 14.
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AnalysisCrunch time for the grocers
Shoppers have been cutting back on discretionary items but now even food volumes are declining. Jennifer Creevy reports on how supermarkets are having to adapt to this unfamiliar environment
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NewsWaitrose to try fashion at Canary Wharf store
Upmarket grocer Waitrose is to make a play for fashion as it launches its first clothing offer in its Canary Wharf store in London as part of plans to ramp up its non-food ranges.
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OpinionComment: American shoppers are loyalty card addicts
As an American in the UK, I have grown to accept certain things. Pre-packed sandwiches. The weather. Instant coffee.
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NewsGroceries Code of Practice to be strengthened
The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has outlined the need for a supermarket ombudsman and proposed strengthening the Groceries Code of Practice.