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RUSSIA: Government Reportedly Considering Further Alcohol Restrictions (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:38 GMT

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GERMANY: Merckle Heir In Struggle To Retain Phoenix (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:13 GMT

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SWEDEN: Systembolaget To Up Sales Of Alcohol-Free Beverages (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:54:59 GMT

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BELGIUM: Delhaize Expects Cost Cuts To Boost 2010 Profit

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:54:40 GMT

Delhaize has said it expects operating profit in 2010 to grow at a faster rate than it did last year (when it topped its own forecast), helped by a further round of cost-cutting measures.

SWEDEN: KF Sales Up In 2009 (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:54:25 GMT

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GREECE: AB Vassilopoulos To Accelerate Growth

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:54:02 GMT

Supermarket firm AB Vassilopoulos, majority-owned by Delhaize, has said it will speed up expansion in the country, encouraged by sales growth in 2009.

BELGIUM: Omega Pharma FY Profits Jump

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:53:49 GMT

Omega Pharma, the independent health products distributor, has seen its profits jump in 2009 on the back of cost cuts and the sale of its stake in medical equipment company Arseus.

JAPAN: Fizzy Drink Sales Outpace Juices In 2009 (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:53:23 GMT

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AUSTRALIA: Viterra In $240m Deal For US Firm

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:53:09 GMT

Viterrra, one of the country�s largest grain manufacturers, has announced that it will buy the US-based Dakota Growers Pasta Company in a deal worth about US$240m.

INDIA: Siva Group In Co-Ownership Deal For Norwegian Isklar Water (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:52:44 GMT

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AUSTRALIA: IPO Costs Hurt Myer H1 Profits, FY Outlook Lowered

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:52:28 GMT

The cost of its initial public offering in November 2009 led to a 74% drop in first-half profit at Myer Holdings, Australia�s biggest department-store chain.

US: TJX Accused Of Selling Fake Burberry Goods (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:52:12 GMT

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US: Target Launches New Mobile Coupons Scheme (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:51:57 GMT

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CANADA: Sobeys Reports Slight Growth In Q3

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:51:42 GMT

Sobeys, Canada�s second-largest grocery retailer, has reported slight growth in profit and sales for its third quarter, after being affected by food price deflation and increasing competition from rivals.

US: Brown-Forman Q3 Profits Hit By Write-down, FY Forecast Lowered

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:51:23 GMT

Spirits group Brown-Forman has recorded a 13% drop in profits for its fiscal third quarter, due to charges related to the write-down of the value of a trademark of a tequila brand.

US: P&G�s McDonald Pins Growth On Close Shave

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:51:06 GMT

Procter & Gamble�s Bob McDonald is going undercover in Latin America next week.

UK: Grow your business with Tesco

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:43:29 GMT

On 27 May, suppliers from across the UK are set to attend IGD's Tesco Trade Briefing, where Richard Brasher and his senior commercial team will provide insight on Tesco's strategy for the year ahead and outline how suppliers can benefit from future growth.

UK: Profits Surge At Morrisons

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:24 GMT

Morrisons has beaten forecasts with a 21% rise in annual profit, driven by its focus on low prices and fresh foods.

UK: Bumper Bonuses At John Lewis As Profits Climb 10%

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:41:25 GMT

Staff at the John Lewis Partnership are to share a bonus payment of �151.3m, after the retail group reported a 9.7% rise in pre-tax profits to �306.6m for the year to 3 January 2010.

UK: Sainsbury�s Predicts Tough Times Ahead For Consumers (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:40:22 GMT

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UK: Home Retail Group To Beat Forecasts Despite Fall In Sales At Argos And Homebase

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:39:35 GMT

Home Retail Group today blamed snow in January for recent sales falls at both its Argos and Homebase businesses but said annual profit would be slightly ahead of current market hopes.

UK: Tesco Appoints New Head Of Clothing (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:39:11 GMT

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UK: Tesco And Unilever In Magazine Tie Up (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:38:26 GMT

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UK: FSA Agrees Single Front-Of-Pack Label Plan

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:37:57 GMT

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board yesterday agreed to the implementation of a single approach to front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labeling that it says will best help consumers make healthier choices when they buy food.

UK: Wetherspoon Reports Record Profits, Pubs To Open For Early Morning Breakfast

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:36:57 GMT

Early risers will be able to eat their breakfasts at a JD Wetherspoon pub from next month after the chain announced plans to extend its morning opening hours.

UK: Spar Unveils Revamped Consumer Website

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:36:15 GMT

Spar has revealed a new consumer website (spar.co.uk) that will enhance the convenience group�s food and drink credentials, and champion its ongoing commitment to athletics sponsorship.

The website is aimed at bring Spar�s long-term link with UK and European Athletics to life in the run up to the �2012 Olympics�.

UK: Whisky Firm Warns Minimum Alcohol Pricing Would Decimate Own Label Market

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:27 GMT

Plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol in Scotland would be �disastrous�, according to leading whisky manufacturer Whyte and Mackay.

UK: Supermarket Ombudsman Bill Passes First Hurdle In House Of Commons (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:24:50 GMT

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UK: Head Of Co-operative Attacks Pharmacy Deregulation (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:24:14 GMT

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IRELAND: Glanbia Discussing Sale Of Irish Operations (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:23:37 GMT

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UK: Get On Your Bike At Tesco

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:23:21 GMT

Tesco has set its sights on the bicycle sector, opening a �Bike Shop� concept at a number of its stores, according to the trade website, BikeBiz.

UK: Asda And Sainsbury�s Launch Major Training Initiatives For Young People

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:22:30 GMT

Sainsbury�s and Asda are setting up landmark schemes to train apprentices and sell the food retail industry as a career choice.

UK: Card Factory Attracts Bids As High As �400m

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:22:06 GMT

Discount greetings card chain Card Factory is reported to have attracted bids from a crowd of private equity groups, valuing it as high as �400m.

IRELAND: Tesco Moves Media Buying Account (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:21:45 GMT

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NORWAY: Reitangruppen Reports Strong FY Figures (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:26 GMT

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SLOVENIA: Spar Sales Flat In 2009, Says To Open More Stores (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:08 GMT

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FINLAND: HOK-Elanto Backtracks, To Stock Valio Products Again (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:18:49 GMT

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NORWAY: Philip Morris To Challenge Tobacco Display Ban

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:18:31 GMT

Philip Morris has announced plans to launch a legal challenge against the Norwegian government�s ban on displaying tobacco products in retail stores.

ITALY: Autogrill In Deal To Manage Esso Outlets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:18:16 GMT

Restaurant-operator Autogrill has announced that it has reached an agreement with Esso to manage 80 of the latter�s service stations across Italy.

VIETNAM: Saigon Co.op Announces International Expansion (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:17:59 GMT

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MALAYSIA: Tesco Announces New Store Openings (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:17:42 GMT

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AUSTRALIA: Retail Sales Expected To Speed Up Over Next Two Years

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:17:26 GMT

Growth in Australian retail sales will accelerate in the next two years as consumer confidence continues to grow on the back of increasing employment, according to a new report by Access Economics.

HONG KONG: Lifestyle International Reports Jump In FY Profit

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:17:02 GMT

Upmarket department store chain Lifestyle International has recorded strong growth in profits for its last fiscal year, helped by a good performance in its second half.

US: Sam�s Club Launches New Supplier Initiative (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:16:43 GMT

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BRAZIL: Cencosud Snaps Up Super Familia Chain (Subscribers Only Content)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:16:30 GMT

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US: New Market Environment To Change Shopping Trends

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:45 GMT

A new study says that retailers and suppliers will need to adapt to consumers' new shopping behaviour to succeed in the current marketplace and during the post-recession recovery, based on new demographic trends which indicate that an enduring shift has occurred due to the economic downturn.

The report by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Retail Forward, called �The New Consumer Behavior Paradigm: Permanent or Fleeting?�, says shoppers will be more deliberate and purposeful in their spending, as conspicuous consumption will give way to more conscious or practical consumerism.

US: Kroger�s Market Share Drive Results In Q4 Profit Drop

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:26 GMT

Kroger has recorded a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, as it pushed prices down in its bid to gain market share from rivals, although the move did result in sales growth.

CANADA: Couche-Tard Profit Slumps On Fuel Margins

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:15:07 GMT

Couche-Tard, the second-biggest convenience store operator in North America, has seen its third-quarter net profit drop by 23% on the year, hurt by lower fuel margins in the US.

US: Neiman Marcus Returns To Q2 Profit As Shoppers Return

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:14:46 GMT

Neiman Marcus, the luxury department store chain, has recorded a net profit for its fiscal second quarter, helped by the return of its high-spending shoppers and lower inventory levels.

BELGIUM: Carrefour Says Talks Continuing With Workers

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:39:17 GMT

Carrefour has said it is continuing to hold talks with workers� unions in Belgium, adding that talks are scheduled to last until 10 March.

EUROPE: Nestl� Looks To Fatten Up Sales With Weight Management Programme (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:39:00 GMT

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DENMARK: Carlsberg To Focus On Asian Growth, Avoid Big Acquisitions (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:38:34 GMT

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SPAIN: Lactalis Acquires Ebro Puleva Unit

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:38:21 GMT

Lactalis, Europe's largest dairy group, has confirmed that it is set to buy Spanish food giant Ebro Puleva�s dairy business, in a deal worth E630m.

DENMARK: Arla Not To Look For Outside Investors (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:38:09 GMT

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JAPAN: Aeon To Rename All Carrefour Outlets

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:37:36 GMT

Aeon Co has said it will rename all the six outlets currently operating under the Carrefour banner to �Aeon Marche�. The move comes after Aeon said in January that it would not renew its contract with the French retailer (see Namnews story).

NEW ZEALAND: Briscoe Group Profits Surge In FY (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:37:16 GMT

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S. AFRICA: AVI Has Tough H1, Expects More Going Ahead

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:36:57 GMT

FMCG maker AVI Ltd has reported slight growth in profit and sales for its fiscal first half, and said it expects trading conditions to remain tough going ahead.

US: Aldi To Open Texas Outlets Next Week (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:36:40 GMT

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US: Consumers Looking To Save On Meat Purchases

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:33:14 GMT

US consumers are still looking to save money when buying meat products, continuing a trend seen in 2008, according to a new study.

CANADA: FEMSA Reportedly Looking At Local Bottling Plants

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:31:51 GMT

Mexican brewing giant FEMSA is reportedly considering buying the Canadian bottlers that Coca-Cola Enterprises recently sold to Coca-Cola Co.

US: Casey�s Fails To Meet Forecasts With Q3 Result

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:31:07 GMT

Convenience store chain Casey's General Stores has reported lower-than-expected profit figures for its fiscal third quarter, attributing it to higher fuel prices and adverse weather conditions.

UK: IGD�s Sainsbury�s Trade briefing is just one week away

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:30:37 GMT

It�s not too late to join Justin King and the Sainsbury�s senior team at IGD�s Sainsbury�s Trade Briefing next Tuesday in London.

US: Restaurants Eye Sales Growth In Dining Drought

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:30:37 GMT

Amid signs of thawing consumer spending, U.S.

UK: Retail Sales Bounce Back In February

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:29:32 GMT

Retail sales bounced back in February after a tough January on the high street, according to latest figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

UK: Sainsbury�s Reaffirms Plans To Build Extensive Online Non-Food Offer (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:28:54 GMT

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UK: Brakes Makes Swedish Acquisition (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:28:10 GMT

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UK: John Lewis To Extend Trial Of Home Stores (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:27:43 GMT

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UK: Co-operative Group Reviewing Media Account

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:27:05 GMT

The Co-operative Group has announced plans to review its media account in an effort to ensure that the benefits and momentum created by its acquisition of Somerfield, the Britannia Building Society merger and The Co-operative brand launch are �sustained for the benefit of its customers and members�.

UK: Discount Store Chain Ready To Open First Outlet In Northern Ireland (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:26:29 GMT

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UK: Taste No 5 - The Taste Sensation Sweeping the Nation

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:25:55 GMT

A groundbreaking new product, packed with the fifth taste known as 'umami', has become a culinary phenomenon, according to Waitrose.

UK: Sainsbury�s Submits Application For New Store In Northern Ireland

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:25:17 GMT

Sainsbury's has submitted a planning application for a new 60,000 sq.

UK: John Lewis Brings �Bricks And Clicks� Growth Under One Board Director

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:24:39 GMT

John Lewis department stores has given Commercial Director Andrea O'Donnell responsibility for retail development, format development and retail implementation in addition to her current remit for multichannel and online selling.

UK: Blacks To Plough On With Expansion Plans Despite Bid Threat (Subscribers Only Content)

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:24:00 GMT

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IRELAND: Independent Bookshops Wrestle With Doomsday Scenario

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:23:30 GMT

Are Ireland�s bookshops doomed? It�s certainly not looking good for them.

UK: Introduction Of VAT On Food Being Considered (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:39:21 GMT

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UK: Traffic Light Warnings To Remain Optional (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:38:24 GMT

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UK: 99p Stores Unveils Major Expansion Plans (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:37:36 GMT

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UK: Kraft Being Investigated By Regulators Over Cadbury Deal

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:37:02 GMT

Kraft Foods is being investigated by UK regulators on whether the company misled employees and investors in its battle to take over Cadbury, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.

In January, Kraft agreed to buy Cadbury in a deal worth about �11.5bn.

UK: John Lewis Expected To Report Bumper Full Year Results

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:36:08 GMT

The John Lewis Partnership is this Thursday expected to hand an annual bonus worth more than seven weeks' pay to its workforce as the retailer celebrates strong full year results. The group�s figures from its Waitrose and John Lewis department stores are expected to be far better than even its most optimistic executives had hoped after a pick up in trading in the second half of the year.

About 70,000 employees are tipped to receive bonuses worth 14% of their salary, up from 13% last year.

UK: Tesco Planning Global Expansion Online (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:35:51 GMT

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UK: Waitrose Deploys Innovative New E-Fulfilment Solution (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:35:17 GMT

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UK: February Sales Figures Point To Growth On The High Street (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:34:45 GMT

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UK: Asda Extends Clothing Return Deadline

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:34:13 GMT

Asda is to extend a 100-day returns policy across its clothing range, claiming it wants to halt the increase of "throwaway" fashion on the high street.

UK: Matalan Founder Set For �250m Dividend

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:33:26 GMT

The founder of discount retailer Matalan is in line for a �250m dividend as part of a plan to refinance the company, it was reported over the weekend.

UK: 50% Of Towns Have Five Supermarkets On Their Doorsteps

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:32:56 GMT

Nearly half of all towns have at least five supermarkets within a ten-minute drive. As small businesses struggle to stay afloat, figures obtained by the Mail reveal a surge in the number of stores opening across the UK.

IRELAND: Retail Nightmare

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:32:35 GMT

ITALY: Coin Aiming To Grow Revenue With Upim Overhaul (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:29:47 GMT

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FRANCE: Casino To Sell Nespresso Capsules, Nestle Responds (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:29:20 GMT

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GERMANY: Private Equity Funds Said To Be Bidding For Karstadt

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:29:02 GMT

Three major private equity funds are said to be among the six possible bidders for department store chain Karstadt, part of the bankrupt Arcandor group.

FRANCE: Carrefour To Open More �City� Outlets In Paris

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:28:48 GMT

Carrefour has announced plans to open 25 new �Carrefour City� outlets in Paris during 2010.

INDIA: Spar Franchise To Open 25 New Hypermarkets (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:28:30 GMT

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S.KOREA: Eland In $236m Deal For Hwasung Stores (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:28:15 GMT

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INDIA: United Spirits Gearing Up For Push In Energy Drinks Market

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:27:38 GMT

United Spirits has announced plans for a major new promotional campaign to highlight its new energy drink brand, even as said it is aiming for a 15% share of the Indian energy drinks market within one year.

The country�s largest alcohol producer is launching the �Romanov Red� brand, building on the popularity of Romanov vodka brand, and said it will spend Rs.50m ($1m) this year to promote the same.

CHINA: Shoppers Go Crazy For Carrefour�s Business

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:27:12 GMT

AUSTRALIA: Trendy New Brews Revive A Flat Beer Market

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:26:28 GMT

US: Walmart Reinstating Some Products As Shoppers Drift To Rivals (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:26:08 GMT

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CANADA: Tim Hortons Announces Major New Expansion Plan (Subscribers Only Content)

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:25:49 GMT

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US: Nash Finch Swings To Loss In Q4

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:25:30 GMT

Food distributor Nash Finch has reported a loss of $43.1m for its fiscal fourth quarter, compared with a profit of $5.3m last year, hurt by a major goodwill impairment charge.

BRAZIL: AmBev Profit Up In Q4

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:25:14 GMT

AmBev, Latin America�s largest brewer, has seen its fourth-quarter grow in the mid-single digits helped by a strong performance in Brazil.

What�s A Good Promotion For Your Business?

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:23:33 GMT

This whitepaper, sponsored by Trade Promotions specialists PROMAX, raises the question of �why promote?�� A recent report by AMR Research (December 2009) highlighted that the number of products sold on promotion was almost 43% with an average Consumer Products company allocating at least 14% of revenue on trade promotions.��This paper discusses the development of a strategic framework on which to assess the quality of a promotion and ensures the best allocation of trade funds to maximise their efficiency and effectiveness.

SPAIN: Mercadona Profits Drop In 2009 (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:49:08 GMT

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RUSSIA: Selgros Expands In Country

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:48:57 GMT

Selgros cash & carry, the joint venture between Rewe Group and Coop Schweiz, has opened its third outlet in Russia.

FRANCE: Danone To Fully Localise Organic Yogurt Supply In Country (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:48:55 GMT

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SWITZERLAND: Migros Selects Shelf-Edge Label Solution

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:48:22 GMT

Migros has announced that it plans to pilot using ZBD�s epaper solution, in a move that will see it move away from price-marked products towards shelf edge labelling.

SWITZERLAND: Dufry Expects Growth To Jump In 2010 (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:48:03 GMT

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HONG KONG: Dairy Farm To Open More Hypermarkets, H&B Outlets

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:47:38 GMT

Dairy Farm International has revealed plans to expand its hypermarket chain across Southeast Asia, even as it moves to build up its health & beauty network in China.

JAPAN: Seven & I To Set Up Shop-in-Shops At Ito-Yokado (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:47:21 GMT

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THAILAND: Big C To Launch New Format (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:47:00 GMT

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KENYA: Uchumi Formally Emerges From Receivership

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:46:38 GMT

Uchumi Supermarkets formally emerged from receivership yesterday, after having entered the same in June 2006 due to debts of 2.2bn shillings ($29m).

AUSTRALIA: Foster�s Considering More Speciality Brews

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:46:13 GMT

US: February Same-Store Sales Show Improvement

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:45:14 GMT

Despite bad weather, retail same-store sales excluding Walmart improved in February as households continue to drop some recession shopping behaviours, according to the latest monthly report by Retail Forward.

The 3.9% sales-weighted composite for the 30 retailers reporting was up from the 3.3% gain in January, and the 4.1% decline in February 2009.� Including Walmart, same-store sales were up 0.4% in February 2009.� Retail Forward noted, �Shoppers remain deal-focused and inclined to trade down among products and brands, but they are clearly ready to shop more and make some of the purchases they avoided during the recession�.

US: Coca-Cola Says Emerging Markets Bouncing Back Faster

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:44:59 GMT

Coca-Cola Co has said it is seeing emerging markets bouncing back faster from the global recession than more developed markets.

BRAZIL: Pao de Acucar Names Pestana As CEO

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:44:45 GMT

Grupo Pao de Acucar (or CBD) has named COO Eneas Pestana as its next Chief Executive, confirming an expected move.

US: Supervalu Denies Plans To Sell Acme Markets (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:44:24 GMT

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US: Spinx, Price Chopper Announce Acquisitions (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:43:59 GMT

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COLOMBIA: Juan Valdez Moving Outlets From Cities To Airports (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:43:07 GMT

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UK: Unions Attack Kraft Over First Job Cuts At Cadbury (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:42:22 GMT

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UK: John Lewis Adds To Evidence Of February Sales Bounce

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:41:47 GMT

John Lewis has posted another double-digit percentage rise in weekly sales as wet weather drove customers to its stores, adding to evidence consumer spending bounced back in February.

IRELAND: Musgrave Closing Distribution Depot In �Extremely Difficult Market� (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:40:54 GMT

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UK: Anheuser-Busch Inbev Sees Drop In UK Sales (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:40:14 GMT

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UK: Tesco Trialling Plastic Spirits Bottle (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:39:18 GMT

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UK: Tesco Joins Forces With Online Estate Agent

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:38:38 GMT

A discount online estate agency service has been launched with the backing of Tesco.

UK: Booker Launches �1 Health & Beauty Range (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:38:08 GMT

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UK: Coffee Market Full Of Beans (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:36:55 GMT

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IRELAND: Fyffes Reports Strong 2009 But Tough Start To 2010

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:36:12 GMT

Irish tropical fruit company Fyffes today lowered its 2010 forecast, saying cold weather and adverse currency effects had marked a tough start to the year, although its full-year 2009 results rose 33.3%.

UK: Asda Distribution To Handle More Volume But Keep Costs Flat

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:35:47 GMT

UK: Why Those Supermarket �Bargains� End Up Costing You More

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:35:16 GMT

Fifty pence off strawberries! Half-price Chardonnay! Fifty per cent extra, free! Free computers for schools! Offered something free, most people would look for a catch.

FREE Trade Spend Seminars � June 9th/10th and September 15th/16th 2010, Birmingham and London

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:33:04 GMT

Did you read the report by the Institute of Sales Promotion recently that put UK supplier promotional funding at �14.4 BILLION? The percentage of CPG products sold on promotion is now 35% and the ISP forecast that this will rise to 40% within 18 months.

FRANCE: Casino To Continue To Sell Assets, Cut Costs (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:47:04 GMT

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THE NETHERLANDS: Ahold Announces Share Buyback After Solid Q4

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:46:47 GMT

Ahold has revealed plans to buy back E500m in shares and raised its dividend by 28%, after it recorded a lower-than-expected drop in fourth-quarter net profit.

FRANCE: L�Oreal Gets Backing From Bettencourt Family

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:46:21 GMT

L�Oreal has got public backing from the Bettencourt family regarding its future, a day after its shares surged on speculation that Nestle might be holding informal talks to acquire the family�s stake in the business.

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, who will inherit the 31% stake in L�Oreal that her mother Liliane Bettencourt currently holds, pledged to continue supporting the cosmetics giant.

TURKEY: Baumax Enters Market With First Outlet (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:46:08 GMT

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THE NETHERLANDS: AB InBev Q4 Profit Jumps On Cost Cuts

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:45:43 GMT

Anheuser-Busch InBev has seen its fourth-quarter EBITDA rise by 11% on the year, helped by cost-cuts at newly-acquired units and increased demand in Brazil.

EUROPE: More Farmers Growing Organic Crops

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:45:29 GMT

The amount of farmland in the EU that is being used to grow organic produce grew by 7% year-on-year in 2008, according to official data from Eurostat.

INDIA: Aditya Birla Retail Details Expansion Plans (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:45:15 GMT

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AUSTRALIA: Kmart Backtracks, Apologises For Anzac Day Plans

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:45:02 GMT

Kmart has withdrawn its application to be allowed to remain open before 1pm on Anzac Day, and said it had "got this one wrong".

S. KOREA: Shinsegae Faltering in Overseas Markets

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:44:30 GMT

US: FDA Warns 15 Manufacturers About Food Label Claims

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:44:12 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings to 15 food and beverage manufacturers over the nutritional claims made by their products.

CHILE: Cencosud Boosting Stock With Imports From Neighbouring Countries (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:57 GMT

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US: RadioShack Gets Boost On Takeover Talk (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:44 GMT

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US: Supervalu Replaces Pet Food Range (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:31 GMT

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US: Walmart Launches New Kids� Books Promo

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:20 GMT

Walmart has launched a new online promotion under which it offering sizeable discounts on selected children�s books for one month.

US: Costco, BJ�s Report Mixed Results

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:43:01 GMT

Warehouse club chains Costco and BJ�s Wholesale recorded contrasting earnings figures for their most recent fiscal quarters, with the latter lagging behind its larger rival.

US: Village Super Market Records Weak Q2 Results

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:42:44 GMT

Regional grocer Village Super Market has reported a drop in second-quarter net profit and same-store sales, saying it reflected lower spending by customers.

UK: Tesco To Discuss Opportunities For Growth Across Markets And Formats

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:38:25 GMT

Tesco�s Roger Fogg, Commercial Director and Noel Robbins, Development & Strategy Director � Asia, will be highlighting the opportunities to grow with Tesco across its multi-format estate and international business respectively as part of a session dedicated to �Understanding Tesco Better� at the IGD Trade Briefing in London on May 27.

UK: M&S Boss Keen On Expanding Foray Into Branded Products (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:37:10 GMT

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UK: Retailers And Suppliers Agree To Cut Food And Packaging Waste

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:36:06 GMT

29 major retailers and manufacturers, including Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury�s, Unilever, Nestl�, and Danone have signed up to the second phase of a programme to tackle grocery waste.

UK: Delia And Heston Join Forces With Waitrose

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:35:16 GMT

Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal, two of the UK�s best known cooks, are to star in a multi-million pound advertising campaign for Waitrose.

UK: Morrisons To Allow Shoppers To Build Online List Of Store Offers (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:34:48 GMT

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UK: Starbucks To Roll Out Via Instant Coffee (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:33:58 GMT

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UK: Strong Sales At Costa Coffee Boost Whitbread

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:33:17 GMT

Whitbread, the UK�s biggest hotel and coffee shop operator, has reported group like-for-like sales growth of 3% in the fourth quarter, driven by a strong performance from its Costa Coffee chain.

Like-for-like sales at Costa Coffee rose by 9.5% in the quarter to 18 February, benefiting from the launch of its new Flat White coffee - a strong espresso and milk drink originating from antipodean coffee houses - at the end of January.

IRELAND: Retail Sales Continued To Fall In January

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:32:18 GMT

The volume of retail sales in Ireland fell by 4.8% in January 2010 compared to January 2009, according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), while the value of retail sales decreased by 8.4%.

The majority of sectors showed year-on-year declines with retail sales volumes in bars down 9.9%, motor trades declining 4.5%, clothing, footwear and textiles falling by 4.2% and pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic items down 2%.

UK: John Lewis Cautious On Signs Of Consumer Recovery (Subscribers Only Content)

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:31:45 GMT

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