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Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 09:29:43 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 09:29:43 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Japanese retailer Aeon has forecast another year of record net income after a near-12% increase over the last 12 months.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-aeon-eyes-another-fy-profit-record_id122809.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 15 Apr 2013 10:21:00 GMTJapanese retailer Aeon has reaffirmed its full-year outlook, despite posting a drop in operating profit for the first nine months of the fiscal. http://www.just-food.com/news/aeon-profit-slides-outlook-affirmed_id121742.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 14 Jan 2013 12:55:00 GMTGrocers 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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/international-food-retail-highs-and-lows_id121549.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonTue, 18 Dec 2012 16:09:00 GMTFrench retail giant Carrefour has denied reports it is in talks with Hong Kong-based China Resources Enterprise about a potential partnership deal in the Chinese retail sector.http://www.just-food.com/news/carrefour-denies-partnership-talks-with-china-resources-enterprise_id121326.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 26 Nov 2012 16:10:00 GMTCarrefour has sold its stake in its venture in Indonesia, the latest move to refocus its attention on a smaller number of markets worldwide.http://www.just-food.com/news/carrefour-sells-stake-in-local-jv_id121264.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonTue, 20 Nov 2012 10:07:00 GMTThe work the chief executives of Carrefour and Premier Foods - two companies with a lot on their plates - has been welcomed by industry watchers but, writes Dean Best, there are questions hanging over both companies, which had lost their way in recent years.http://www.just-food.com/comment/carrefour-premier-foods-ceos-press-on-but-questions-remain_id121062.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 05 Nov 2012 15:25:00 GMTHurricane Sandy, which swept across the eastern part of the US, dominated headlines worldwide this week - and its impact was felt on the food sector. Elsewhere, US bakery giant Hostess Brands warned it may have to close if workers strike, UK food group Premier Foods sold off another brand - Branston pickle - to Japan's Mizkan and the country's food industry made a wide-ranging pledge on palm oil. just-food's insight pages were busy, with an in-depth look (for subscribers only) at the debate on nutrient taxes and an interview with the executive that runs McCormick & Co's business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id121050.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 05 Nov 2012 08:35:00 GMTFrench retail giant Carrefour has sold its Malaysian operations to Japanese giant Aeon.http://www.just-food.com/news/carrefour-sells-malaysian-operations-to-aeon_id121011.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonWed, 31 Oct 2012 17:11:00 GMTFrench retail giant Carrefour has remained silent on Brazilian reports that it is preparing an initial public offering for its Atacadão wholesale arm in the country.http://www.just-food.com/news/carrefour-silent-on-atacadão-ipo_id120987.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonTue, 30 Oct 2012 15:50:00 GMTA busy but fruitful week for just-food was dominated by the SIAL trade expo in Paris, where thousands of international manufacturers gathered to showcase products and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing them. Elsewhere, the UK unveiled plans to introduce a hybrid nutrition labelling system, Premier Foods plc pledged to "unlock value" from its bread division and French retailers Carrefour and Casino found their international operations in the spotlight.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id120958.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 29 Oct 2012 09:11:00 GMTFrench retail giant Carrefour has declined to comment on reports it is in talks to sell its Malaysian operations to Japanese giant Aeon.http://www.just-food.com/news/carrefour-tight-lipped-over-malaysia-sale-talks_id120941.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonFri, 26 Oct 2012 12:15:00 GMTTaking part in the international Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) will help Chinese food group COFCO grow in overseas markets, the state-backed company has said.http://www.just-food.com/news/gfsi-safety-scheme-to-help-exports-chinas-cofco_id119886.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 23 Jul 2012 16:00:00 GMTJapanese retailer Aeon has announced plans to launch its Ministop convenience store network in Indonesia.http://www.just-food.com/news/aeon-to-launch-ministop-in-indonesia_id119848.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonThu, 19 Jul 2012 11:16:00 GMTJapanese retailer Aeon has posted a 9% increase in first-quarter operating profit on the back of improved sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-aeon-reports-higher-q1-profits_id119703.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonFri, 06 Jul 2012 14:03:00 GMTTesco insisted today (18 June) its exit from Japan will enable the business to focus on further developing its operations in the rest of Asia.http://www.just-food.com/news/tesco-sees-increased-focus-on-rest-of-asia-with-japan-exit_id119489.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 18 Jun 2012 15:09:00 GMTTesco has confirmed details of its planned withdrawal from the Japanese market, which was initially announced last year.http://www.just-food.com/news/tesco-prepares-japan-exit-with-aeon-jv_id119481.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 18 Jun 2012 10:17:00 GMTJapanese retailer Aeon, which saw profits rise almost 12% in its last financial year, has forecast another year of record earnings.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-aeon-expects-another-year-of-record-profits_id118839.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonThu, 12 Apr 2012 12:52:00 GMTIt was a bumper week of insight from just-food, with analysis of Richard Brasher's decision to quit as CEO of Tesco's UK operations, an examination of rising egg prices and a look at the future for UK food manufacturer Premier Foods. We also emphasised our international reach, with an exclusive interview with the chief executive of Spanish retailer Grupo Eroski. Click on the headlines for more.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id118614.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMTJapanese retailer Aeon is expanding its business in Vietnam, Malaysia and into smaller cities in China.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-aeon-targets-vietnam-malaysia-china-expansion_id118557.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonMon, 12 Mar 2012 14:51:00 GMTJapanese retailer Aeon said today (5 October) that it would spend JPY44.9bn (US$585m) to buy central Japan-based supermarket chain Marunaka and Sanyo Marunaka, to expand its presence in the region.http://www.just-food.com/news/aeon-buys-marunaka_id116901.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=aeonWed, 05 Oct 2011 15:57:00 GMT