Sam Webb
Articles by Sam Webb
2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus
3 February 2012
In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.
UK: Morrisons acquires meat facility from Vion
1 February 2012
UK retailer Morrisons today (1 February) announced an agreement to acquire a meat processing facility from the UK division of Dutch food group Vion.
CANADA: Adonis aids Metro Q1 profits jump
1 February 2012
Canadian grocer Metro Inc's shares rose after a first-quarter spike in profits, revenue and like-for-like sales.
FRANCE/HUNGARY: Bonduelle acquires Kelet-Food
1 February 2012
UK: Ocado's FY losses narrow
31 January 2012
UK: Iceland glitters, Tesco feels the chill - Kantar
31 January 2012
UK: Analysts - questions remain for Ocado
31 January 2012
FRANCE: Plassat replaces Olofsson in Carrefour top spot
30 January 2012
UK: Pork demand drives Cranswick to strong Q3
30 January 2012
EUROPE: Wal-Mart "eyes Europe"
30 January 2012
UK: Premier Foods in GBP50m ad spend
30 January 2012
INDIA: Spar in talks to expand in India
27 January 2012
FRANCE: Carrefour to make CEO announcement in days
26 January 2012
GLOBAL: Arla outlines 2012 investment plans
26 January 2012
SCANDINAVIA: Findus to distribute Quorn in northern Europe
26 January 2012
US: General Mills expands Nature Valley range
26 January 2012
UK: McNeil adds to Benecol yoghurt range
26 January 2012
Focus: Why US baker Hostess went stale
25 January 2012
RUSSIA: Fasska linked to salmonella infant formula recall
25 January 2012
UK: Consumers to vote on Nestle's new Kit Kat Chunky flavour
25 January 2012
FRANCE: Carrefour embarks on price offensive
24 January 2012
US: USDA to overhaul poultry inspection process
24 January 2012
US: Fair World Project welcomes new Fair Trade label criteria
24 January 2012
BRAZIL: JBS denies Goias Verde acquisition rumours
24 January 2012
UK: Asda announces exec reshuffle
24 January 2012
UK: Asda to invest GBP500m in stores, logistics
23 January 2012
UK: Pension trustees back Unilever reforms
23 January 2012
UK: Weetabix adds to product range
23 January 2012
UK: PepsiCo launches Walkers 'mystery flavours'
23 January 2012
US: Glanbia to invest US$15m in new cheese HQ
23 January 2012
