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SWEDEN: Retailer ICA records "positive" Q1
29 April 2013
Swedish retailer ICA said it started the year on a "positive note", despite booking a drop in first-quarter profit hit by one-off costs.
NORWAY: Norgesgruppen fined over ICA acquisitions
26 April 2013
The Norwegian Competition Authority has levied a fine against retailer Norgesgruppen over its acquisition of a number of stores from peer ICA.
NORWAY: ICA, Norgesgruppen cooperation deal faces probe
19 April 2013
Norway's Competition Authority has placed a temporary block on a tie-up between retailers ICA and Norgesgruppen while it examines whether the deal could lessen competition in the market.
NORWAY: Retailer NorgesGruppen margins dip amid competition
26 March 2013
NorgesGruppen, Norway's largest retailer, saw sales and profits increase in 2012 but reported lower margins amid "tough" competition in the country's grocery sector.
Interview: Full steam ahead for Hakon with ICA deal
12 February 2013
Sweden-based retailer ICA now has one owner after Ahold, the Dutch retail giant and its largest shareholder, sold out to venture partner Hakon Invest, the Swedish investment fund. Michelle Russell spoke with Hakon CFO Göran Blomberg about Hakon's strategy for the business and the benefits he hopes the deal will bring.
just-food's outlook for 2013: Mega deals unlikely as consolidation continues
31 January 2013
There may be caution over the prospect for blockbuster deals in a dilapidated economic environment, but the food sector mergers and acquisitions table still has plenty to whet the appetite.
DENMARK: Norgesgruppen tie-up with Dagrofa to boost efficiency - CEO
24 January 2013
Norway-based retailer Norgesgruppen has taken a stake in Danish retailer Dagrofa in a bid to improve the efficiency of its operations in Denmark, CEO Per Roskifte told just-food this morning (24 January).
UPDATE: NORWAY: 350 jobs lost through ICA, Norgesgruppen deal
14 January 2013
Retailer ICA has confirmed that 350 jobs will be lost in Norway as a result of its cooperation agreement with Nordic retailer Norgesgruppen.
NORWWAY: ICA, Norgesgruppen in sourcing, distribution tie-up
14 January 2013
Retailers ICA and Norgesgruppen have entered a cooperation agreement that will see the two groups join forces in the areas of sourcing and distribution.
NORWAY: Norgesgruppen H1 profits, sales rise
31 August 2012
Norway-based retailer Norgesgruppen has reported rises in both sales and profits for the first half of its fiscal year.
In the spotlight: Orkla praised for Rieber deal despite high price
22 August 2012
Orkla, the Norwegian conglomerate with interests in aluminium and finance as well as pizza and chocolate, wants to focus on consumer goods. This week, Orkla agreed to buy local food group Rieber & Son and, although analysts expressed misgivings at the price it paid, they believe it is a sensible move from the company. Dean Best reports.
NORWAY: Norgesgruppen exec Theie to join rival retailer ICA
25 January 2012
A senior executive at Norwegian retail giant Norgesgruppen is to join Swedish rival ICA to lead the company's business in Norway.
NORWAY: Orkla sells Bakers unit to NorgesGruppen
18 November 2011
Norwegian conglomerate Orkla has sold its Bakers unit to local retailer and wholesaler NorgesGruppen.
Talking shop: Demystifying the Norwegian grocery sector
15 April 2011
The Norwegian government has released a report outlining its concerns around the highly consolidated nature of the country's grocery retail sector. The report claims that retailers are able to exert excessive influence on suppliers and is seeking legislation to redress the balance. Petah Marian reports.
NORWAY: Government seeks to legislate grocery retail sector
15 April 2011
A report produced for the Norwegian government has found a "strong change" in the power that retailers have over their suppliers - and the country's ministers are now seeking legislation to "ensure fairness in negotiations and good trade practices".
NORWAY: NorgesGruppen CEO exits as profits rise
5 April 2011
The chief executive of NorgesGruppen has stepped down from the helm of the Norwegian retailer as the company booked rising sales and profits for fiscal 2010.
NORWAY: Retailers Bunnpris, Rema 1000 sign purchasing deal
21 October 2010
Norwegian retailers Bunnpris and Rema 1000 have announced a purchasing and distribution partnership.
