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US: E-commerce "next growth engine" for Wal-Mart
2 May 2013
Online will be the latest driver of Wal-Mart's growth, the chief of the world's largest retailer's e-commerce operation has claimed.
FRANCE: Casino seeks arbitration over Diniz's Brasil Foods role
2 May 2013
The ongoing spat between French retailer Casino and Brazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz has taken a twist with the company seeking arbitration over the businessman's role at food giant Brasil Foods.
FRANCE: Casino sales climb despite domestic weakness
19 April 2013
French retailer Casino has booked an increase in sales in the first quarter despite falling sales in its domestic market.
BRAZIL: Diniz will not quit CBD board despite Brasil Foods seat
10 April 2013
Brazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz will not resign as chairman of CBD, the country's largest retailer, despite securing a seat on the board of local food group Brasil Foods.
Talking shop: Plassat aware more work ahead at Carrefour
8 March 2013
Carrefour's 2012 results offer signs of encouragement for the world's second-largest retailer. However, some analysts insisted much more work is needed. That is true but Carrefour CEO Georges Plassat recognises the challenges that still lie ahead.
BRAZIL: Retail giant CBD food FY profits jump
25 February 2013
CBD, Brazil's number one retailer, has reported a jump in earnings from its food stores on the back of higher sales.
BRAZIL: Tycoon Diniz slated for Brasil Foods board seat
22 February 2013
Brazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz, the chairman of the CBD, the country's largest retailer, has been lined up for a seat on the board of local food group Brasil Foods.
FRANCE: Casino net profit flat as international offsets French weakness
21 February 2013
French retail Groupe Casino has booked a slight drop in net profit for 2012, as a weaker performance from its domestic business was offset by a strong international showing.
FRANCE: International sales boost Casino FY
16 January 2013
French retailer Casino Group has recorded an increase in fourth-quarter and full-year sales, boosted by international revenue growth.
BRAZIL: CBD plans 500 new stores in 2013
11 January 2013
Brazilian retail giant CBD plans to open 500 new stores in 2013.
The just-food review of 2012: International food retail highs and lows
18 December 2012
Grocers undoubtedly felt the economic pressures in 2012 with discounters enjoying buoyant growth as a result of an increase in value-seeking consumers. Shoppers' focus on value led to rising online sales and further investment in the channel from the world's food retailers. However, the year was not just about expansion. Some of the world's largest grocers have scaled back overseas, with the trend towards internalisation slowing. Michelle Russell takes a look at the highs and lows for international retailers in 2012.
FRANCE: Limagrain opens first bakery in Brazil
9 November 2012
Limagrain, the French agricultural co-op, has opened its first bakery in Brazil as it looks to build its bread and pastry business outside its domestic market.
BRAZIL: CBD sees profit jump
1 November 2012
Retail giant CBD has booked a 64.6% rise in third-quarter profit as sales benefited from the Brazilian government's stimulus package.
FRANCE: Casino Q3 sales climb on international growth
16 October 2012
French retail giant Casino has booked a 35% jump in third-quarter sales, boosted by a strong international showing and a contribution from acquisitions.
BRAZIL: Q3 LFL sales up 7% at retail giant CBD
11 October 2012
Brazilian retailer CBD has booked a 7% increase in quarterly same-store sales thanks to its food and non-food outlets.
BRAZIL: Retailer CBD reports Q2 profit increase
24 July 2012
Brazilian retailer CBD has booked a jump in second-quarter net profit, boosted by lower financing expenses and the inclusion of property-related gains.
BRAZIL: CBD names Casino man Hidalgo finance chief
24 July 2012
Brazilian retailer CBD has appointed Christophe Hidalgo, an executive at Casino stablemate Grupo Exito, as chief financial officer.
UPDATE: BRAZIL: Casino insists CBD "to be run as it is today"
25 June 2012
Casino has insisted it will not be taking a more active role in the management of Brazilian retailer CBD after becoming the group's "full controlling shareholder".
Best bits: Casino, Carrefour, Danone give French flavour to headlines
25 June 2012
There was a French flavour to the major industry headlines last week. Casino triumphantly announced its control of Brazil's largest retailer CBD. The new CEO at rival French retailer Carrefour made his first public comments about the challenges the company faces, while food manufacturer Danone issued a profit warning, citing problems in southern Europe.
BRAZIL: Casino takes control of retailer CBD
25 June 2012
French retailer Casino has taken control of CBD, Brazil's largest retailer.
BRAZIL: CBD profits surge 25%
8 May 2012
Brazilian supermarket group CBD has booked a surge in profits, which were up by more than one-quarter in the first three months of the year.
BRAZIL: Retailer CBD to up investment in 2012
13 April 2012
Brazilian retailer CBD plans to increase its investment in expansion in its domestic market this year.
FRANCE: Casino looks to remove Diniz, Houzé from board
30 March 2012
Directors at French retail giant Casino have put forward plans to remove directors Abilio Diniz and Philippe Houzé from its board.
BRAZIL: Casino moves to take control of CBD
22 March 2012
French supermarket operator Casino has initiated the process to take sole control of leading Brazilian retailer Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao.
FRANCE: Emerging markets propel Casino sales, profits
28 February 2012
Casino has booked a 6.6% jump in net income for 2011, with double-digit sales gains driven by a strong performance from emerging markets.
BRAZIL: Retail giant CBD sees grocery profits rise
17 February 2012
Brazilian retailer CBD has reported higher annual profits from its food division, driven by a sharp increase in sales.
FRANCE: Sales growth, margin outlook boosts Casino shares
17 January 2012
Rising fourth-quarter sales and "reassuring" guidance on margins have helped buoy shares in French retail giant Casino.
BRAZIL: Food sales accelerate at retailer CBD
17 January 2012
CBD, Brazil's largest retailer, saw the growth in its food sales accelerate in the fourth quarter of 2011.
2011 in review - Retail giants battle consumer weakness, corporate turmoil
22 December 2011
A slump in consumer confidence and a turbulent year at a corporate level for some major retailers were defined 2011. Dean Best looks back at a tumultuous year for the world's major food retailers.
WRC 2011: Carrefour defends performance of Planet format
28 September 2011
Carrefour's hypermarket format Carrefour Planet is performing "much better" than expected, given the economic turmoil in Europe, according to a senior executive at the French retail giant.
