Carrefour to exit from China
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The big news in the retail world is that the French giant Carrefour is set to sell 80% of its shares in Carrefour China. The stake will be purchased by […]
Tue 02/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Boom in China’s convenience stores
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Convenience stores are spreading quickly across China. Sales reached over US$28 billion in 2017 – an increase of 23%. There are now around 100,000 convenience outlets across the country, making […]
Thu 20/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Retail & Brand Experience confirms its commitment to the digitalisation of stores and brands
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The event closed its first edition with the participation of 210 speakers and 100 companies Retail & Brand Experience confirms its commitment to the digitalisation of stores and brands Retail […]
Mon 03/06/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Municipal direct sale points across Turkey have sold some 15,000 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables
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Last February, local municipalities of several Turkish cities launched direct sale points to balance sharp growth of consumer foodstuff prices, offering agricultural products to average consumers at an affordable price. […]
Thu 25/04/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Tesco trials plastic-free fruit and vegetable packaging
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UK retail giant Tesco has announced a month-long trial of eliminating plastic-wrapped fruits and vegetables in an attempt to cut out waste. The scheme will start in two of the […]
Wed 27/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Effects of a no-deal Brexit?
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What are the outcomes of a no-deal Brexit? The contents of shelves in UK supermarkets could change. About 30% of the UK’s food currently comes from the EU, and fresh […]
Thu 21/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Sainsbury’s and Asda hit back at claims merger would harm customers
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Following criticism last month from the Competition and Markets Authority about the impact on customer choice and prices of Sainsbury’s and Asda merging, Mike Coupe, chief executive of Sainsbury’s, and […]
Thu 21/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Italy’s discounters increase market share to 18.1%
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Nielsen research has confirmed that discounters have become the most dynamic channel in Italy’s retail sector. In 2018, over 180 new discount outlets have opened across the country. Aldi leads […]
Mon 11/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Unica launches online store
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At www.latiendadeunica.es the customer can purchase the Healthy Box, in which the use of plastic has been reduced by 80%. UNICA has launched its online store www.latiendadeunica.es. Through this website […]
Mon 11/03/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Shadow cast over merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda
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The merger between giant UK supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Asda is in serious doubt following an appraisal by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) which said customers could see higher […]
Thu 21/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
Imported Chilean stonefruit recalled in US due to listeria fears
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Stonefruits produced in Chile have been recalled by retailers across the US due to the possibility of listeria contamination. Fresh peaches, nectarines and plums sold at a six major retailers […]
Mon 11/02/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
German retail chains control two-thirds of organic segment
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Competition in Germany’s retail sector is heating up with powerful rivals battling to secure the lucrative and growing organic market. The sector currently controls two-thirds of the country’s organic market […]
Wed 30/01/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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