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US: Ahold relaunches Guaranteed Value own-label line
23 January 2012
Ahold is relaunching the Guaranteed Value own-label range sold across its stores in the US.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold defies consumer caution to increase sales
19 January 2012
Dutch retail giant Ahold has reported a rise in annual sales thanks to growth in the US and in the Netherlands.
SWEDEN: Retailer ICA sees moderate FY sales rise
18 January 2012
Ahold's Swedish subsidiary ICA has today (18 January) announced a rise in full-year net sales.
Quote unquote: just-food's week in words
13 January 2012
Major UK retailers reported a bit of a mixed Christmas, with Tesco's shares sliding following a trading announcement, while Sainsbury's claimed a "record-breaking" festive period. The fortunes of US baker Hostess Brands are more clear cut. The company this week entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a second time.
UK: Hilton forecasts growth following positive FY
12 January 2012
Meat packing business Hilton Food Group said today (12 January) it had traded in line with expectations in the year to 1 January.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold in franchisee row
10 January 2012
Dutch retail giant Ahold has been accused of stifling its franchise partners in the Netherlands, according to a report in a Dutch newspaper.
NETHERLANDS/US: Ahold buys Genuardi's outlets from Safeway
5 January 2012
Dutch retail giant Ahold has moved to expand its business in the US with a deal to buy 16 Genuardi's stores from Safeway Inc.
The most-read interviews on just-food in 2011
23 December 2011
2011 was again a year in which just-food discussed the key industry issues with the leading lights in the sector. From the creation of meat-free firm Quorn Foods to Ferrero's ambitions in the UK and from Kraft Foods' plans in the key emerging market of South Africa to sustainability strategies with Ahold and Kellogg, we interviewed some of the top players in the industry this year. Click on the links for more and check out all our featured interviews for 2011 here.
2011 in review - Sustainability
22 December 2011
The year began with predictions that sustainability would continue to rise up the corporate agenda this year, and so it has proved.
US: Stop & Shop acquires King Kullen stores
2 December 2011
Ahold-owned Stop & Shop has acquired three stores from King Kullen in the US in a bid to expand its presence in the country.
Focus: Ahold need not fear Jumbo C1000 alliance - analysts
29 November 2011
Analysts say Jumbo's acquisition of rival retailer C1000 will not threaten the balance of power in the Dutch grocery sector.
Best bits: Caution over India's retail ruling
28 November 2011
Multinational retailers beware. For all the headlines last week, the passage into India's fledgling and potentially lucrative retail sector is likely to be anything but smooth.
Talking shop: Ahold's measured ambitions win plaudits
28 November 2011
With a new chief executive in place, industry watchers were waiting to see what Ahold, the Dutch retail giant, planned to do to further grow its business in the next five years. The new strategy, outlined last week, still leaves some unanswered questions but, as Dean Best reports, Ahold has won praise for its plans.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food last week
28 November 2011
Global retail dominated our headlines this week, not least with the news that India has decided to ease the rules on foreign investment in the sector. In Europe, Ahold outlined its new strategy, rival Dutch retailer Jumbo snapped up local player C1000 and analysts reflected on the new CEO at Metro Group. Elsewhere, the turmoil surrounding US snack maker Diamond Foods widened when it emerged that a director had been found dead.
NETHERLANDS: Jumbo to buy rival Dutch retailer C1000
24 November 2011
Dutch retailer Jumbo has today (24 November) announced it will buy rival C1000, creating the country's second-largest retailer after Ahold's Albert Heijn chain.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold must adapt to consumer habits - CEO Boer
22 November 2011
Changes to the way consumers shop are behind the new strategy drawn up at Ahold, the Dutch retailer's chief executive Dick Boer has said.
UPDATE: Companies criticised over palm oil
22 November 2011
Environmental charity WWF has published a report which identifies companies who it claims haven't made a commitment to sustainable palm oil.
NETHERLANDS: Online, c-stores central to Ahold growth plans
21 November 2011
Ahold, the Dutch retail giant, today (21 November) unveiled plans to "accelerate growth" across the business, including moves to boost online sales and expand its convenience store network.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold shares up after Q3 profit rise
17 November 2011
Shares in retail giant Ahold have increased today (17 November) after posting an increase in third-quarter profits.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold taps Tesco executive to run e-commerce
17 November 2011
Retail giant Ahold has named former Tesco executive Roy Perticucci to lead its e-commerce business in Europe.
SWEDEN: Ahold's ICA reports Q3 loss
9 November 2011
Ahold's Swedish subsidiary ICA has today (9 November) seen a drop in profits, on the back of a goodwill impairment and higher logistic costs.
NETHERLANDS: "Multiple bids" for retailer C1000
2 November 2011
Several private-equity firms and trade buyers have reportedly submitted first-round bids for Dutch supermarket chain C1000.
US: Singh takes Ahold US operations role
30 September 2011
Dutch food retailer Ahold has named Bhavdeep Singh to executive vice president of its US operations.
US: Ahold launches Peapod online service for Giant chain
29 September 2011
Ahold has expanded its home delivery operations in the US with the launch of a service for shoppers to its Giant stores through online arm Peapod.
NETHERLANDS: CVC silent on C1000 sale rumours
23 September 2011
Private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners has remained tight-lipped about reports it is considering selling Dutch retail group C1000.
NETHERLANDS: Ahold appoints Carr as CFO
14 September 2011
Retail giant Ahold has named former Associated British Foods and Unilever executive Jeff Carr as its new CFO.
US: Wal-Mart executive Hucker joins Ahold's Giant Landover
14 September 2011
Dutch-based food retailer Ahold has named Wal-Mart Stores executive Anthony Hucker as president of its Giant Landover division in the US.
Retail and self-service - innovation
14 September 2011
In the third part of just-food's briefing on self-service in retail, Glynn Davis looks at two of the key trends driving innovation in the sector - the need to cater for weekly shopping and the rise of mobile phone technology.
CZECH: Ahold escapes fine after deal with watchdog
13 September 2011
The Czech competition watchdog has opted not to fine retail giant Ahold after investigating its business practices with suppliers in the country.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
12 September 2011
The slowdown in the UK economy appears to be helping one business. This week, Morrisons revealed financial results that showed it was adapting better to the challenging trading conditions than its rivals. Across the Atlantic, meanwhile, leading US executives indicated how tough the economic environment is in the US. Click on the headlines for more.
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