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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.
On the move: Plassat faces Carrefour trial
31 January 2012
After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.
Best bits: New year, still uncertainty at Carrefour
24 January 2012
Tesco executives may feel they have a lot on their plate but their "to do" list is not as long as that sitting in front of their counterparts across the English Channel at Carrefour.
HUNGARY: Auchan to buy stores from Louis Delhaize
3 January 2012
Auchan is to buy Hungarian firm Magyar Hipermarket from Belgian retailer Louis Delhaize.
FRANCE: Carrefour confirms Guyenne et Gascogne talks
8 December 2011
Carrefour today (8 December) confirmed it is in talks with franchise partner Guyenne and Gascogne, negotiations that could see the French retail giant buy a stake in the business.
Logistics - how a stagnant economy has changed the supply chain
30 November 2011
This month's just-food management briefing looks at logistics in the food industry. Part one considers the impact of a climate of low economic growth and high operating costs on food groups' and retailers' supply chains. Are these difficult market conditions stimulating the emergence of new ways of organising food logistics ?
Logistics - the role of the logistics service provider
30 November 2011
Logistics companies, far from being simple hauliers, have adapted to meet the increasingly complicated and specialised needs of customers in the food manufacture and retail spheres, such as tracking and traceability and flexible volumes. In the second part of his feature on logistics, Stuart Todd gains insight from major logistics providers about this fascinating industry.
Best bits: Wal-Mart, Danone demonstrate pitfalls of emerging markets
24 October 2011
In the US, economists are growing more pessimistic about the country's growth prospects. In Europe, political disputes over the eurozone, rather than solutions to the crisis, are making the headlines. Against this backdrop, the emerging markets seem a more attractive prospect than ever. However, there are risks as well as rewards.
Talking shop: Wal-Mart's China crisis
21 October 2011
Wal-Mart Stores' Chinese operations are under scrutiny. An investigation into pork prices has led to staff arrests and stores closed. Days after the scandal became public, the head of Wal-Mart's business in the country quit for "personal reasons" and he is the latest in a number of senior executives to depart in recent months. Sam Webb looks at the retailer's woes and asks what lies ahead for Wal-Mart in China.
FRANCE: Auchan, Compagnie Fruitiere in sustainable banana initiative
21 October 2011
French retailer Auchan has teamed up with French fruit company Compagnie Fruitière to produce "sustainable" bananas.
Talking tech: Conquering the 'digital native'
30 September 2011
Adapting to the next generation of consumers is a key subject of discussion among food retailers right now. Software giant Oracle has just released the results of a survey that sheds some light on the shoppers of tomorrow. Sam Webb reports.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
19 September 2011
Tension at the top of Metro Group, the world's fourth-largest retailer, made the headlines this week, with the future of CEO Dr Eckhard Cordes in doubt. Across the Atlantic, Sara Lee was rocked by the departure of senior executive CJ Fraleigh. In the US, ConAgra Foods told takeover target Ralcorp Holdings it had days to being talks on its US$5.2bn bid, while in the UK, Marks and Spencer showcased its new-look food halls as part of a GBP600m revamp of its stores. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
19 September 2011
Stories from Europe, the UK, the US and Latin America provided some of this week's headlines. A key shareholder in Metro Group has lost patience with the German retailer's CEO, upmarket UK grocer Marks and Spencer revealed its new-look food halls, US snack firm Diamond Foods discussed the outlook for its new financial year and PepsiCo outlined plans to launch healthier products in Mexico.
Retail and self service - the evolving market trends
14 September 2011
In part two of this month's just-food management briefing, Glynn Davis looks at the success - or otherwise - that retailers have had with self-service technology and considers where the sector could go next.
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.
UK/CHINA: Greenpeace accuses Tesco of illegal pesticide levels in China stores
13 September 2011
Greenpeace has claimed food products sold at Tesco's stores in China contain illegal levels of pesticides.
RUSSIA: Auchan plans more stores in Russia
13 September 2011
French retailer Auchan is to expand its Russian operations by opening stores in regional cities.
FRANCE: Auchan ponders options after fine
8 September 2011
Auchan is mulling over its options following a EUR1m (US$1.4m) fine from the Commercial Court of Lille for abusive practices in its contracts with suppliers.
FRANCE: Emerging markets boost Auchan
31 August 2011
Auchan has said a strong performance in emerging markets has helped offset a difficult environment in Europe in the first half of 2011, as the French retailer reported mixed half-year results.
Best bits: Pessimism in promotion-mad UK
1 August 2011
With growth slowing in the UK, retail sales volumes down and promotions on the increase, even the better performing food manufacturers can betray a note of pessimism, writes Dean Best.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
29 July 2011
just-food's insight pages were full of interviews and analysis this week. As Auchan's Sun Art Retail Group venture listed in Hong Kong, we looked at the growth of China's hypermarket sector. Our food retail coverage did not stop there, with our latest briefing focusing on the challenge of building a successful online operation. And we interviewed executives at two leading dairy processors, Arla Foods and First Milk, about issues from sustainability to promotions. Click on the headlines for more.
BRICs and beyond: China's hypermarkets target provinces
28 July 2011
The flotation of China's largest hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail Group has highlighted the recent rapid growth in the sector and the potential that retailers believe the channel will continue to have. International chains have made their presence known in the country's main cities. Now, second- and third-tier cities are driving growth and becoming increasingly attractive targets for further expansion but, as Wang Fangqing reports, competition is fierce.
HONG KONG: Sun Art shares surge almost 50% in early trading
27 July 2011
Shares in China's largest hypermarket operator Sun Art Retail Group have surged on their debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange today (27 July).
CHINA: Auchan venture Sun Art puts back trading debut
15 July 2011
Shares in Sun Art Retail Group, which was due to make its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today (15 July), will start trading later this month after an error in the company's IPO prospectus.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
8 July 2011
The tussle over Brazil's largest retailer rumbled on this week, while Nestle's interest in Chinese confectioner Hsu Fu Chi gave industry watchers something to chew over. Meanwhile, away from the emerging markets, a key EU vote brought new food labelling laws a step closer.
ROMANIA: Auchan plans to double store network
7 July 2011
Auchan has revealed plans to double the number of stores it has in Romania by 2014.
CHINA: Auchan's Chinese venture outlines ambition
5 July 2011
Sun Art Retail Group, the Chinese venture of French retailer Auchan, is looking to strengthen its position as the country's largest hypermarket operator.
Talking shop: Wal-Mart bets on China's online growth with Yihaodian
19 May 2011
Wal-Mart recently acquired a minority stake in China's leading online retailer, revealing its ambition to become the leading global multichannel retailer. While Chinese consumers have been quick to take up online shopping, the market remains a challenging one. Petah Marian investigates.
POLAND: Auchan launches online grocery delivery
10 May 2011
Auchan has launched an online grocery delivery service in Poland, with the scheme set to initially be offered in seven districts of the capital, Warsaw.
FRANCE: Frima launches organic frozen ready meals
18 April 2011
Belgian-based Frima claims to have launched the first range of frozen organic ready meals - Frimabio - in France and Belgium.
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