AS Watson’s Marionnaud Group Overhauls Management Structure
Marionnaud, the European beauty retailer controlled by Superdrug owner AS Watson, has reorganised its management structure with the aim of “strengthening its position” in...
Carrefour Calls On Suppliers To Adopt Nutri-Score Labelling
French supermarket giant Carrefour has told suppliers to include Nutri-Score labels on product information displayed online or face being named and shamed.
The retailer has...
Carrefour Seeks Way Out Of Strategic Impasse
The French supermarket group is examining several options, including disposals, as its share price lags behind peers.
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Auchan Cutting Jobs And Prices In Bid To Reverse Decline
Following earlier reports, French supermarket group Auchan has confirmed that it is planning to cut more than 2,000 jobs as part of a plan...
Carrefour Seeing Improving Consumer Confidence
French supermarket giant Carrefour posted robust third-quarter figures yesterday as increasing consumer confidence led to higher demand for branded products. At the same time,...
Disappointing Quarter For L’Oréal As Lipstick Effect Rubs Off
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has reported a weaker-than-expected rise in third-quarter sales as demand for its skincare and make-up products waned in key markets.
Over the...
Positive Quarter For Metro AG
Metro AG, the German food wholesaler that recently acquired UK-based foodservice delivery specialist Caterite Food & Wineservice, saw its underlying sales grow 3.8% during...
Nestlé Announces Organisational And Board Changes After Sales Growth Falls Short...
Nestlé announced today that it is overhauling its senior leadership and operating structure after reporting weaker-than-expected nine-month sales growth and cutting its full-year outlook.
The...
Another Retailer Joins EMD Purchasing Alliance
European grocery purchasing alliance EMD has gained a new member, South Korean retailer Lotte.
Lotte operates in 30 countries and is active in retail, chemicals,...
Phoenix Group Making Good Progress Despite ‘Challenging’ Market
Phoenix Group, the German-based pharmaceutical wholesale and retail giant that owns the Rowlands chain in the UK, saw revenue across its 29 European markets...