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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:53 GMTWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:53 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Ahold is relaunching the Guaranteed Value own-label range sold across its stores in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-relaunches-guaranteed-value-own-label-line_id118018.aspxMon, 23 Jan 2012 14:41:00 GMTDutch retail giant Ahold has reported a rise in annual sales thanks to growth in the US and in the Netherlands.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-defies-consumer-caution-to-increase-sales_id117988.aspxThu, 19 Jan 2012 14:40:00 GMTAhold's Swedish subsidiary ICA has today (18 January) announced a rise in full-year net sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-ica-sees-moderate-fy-sales-rise_id117981.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMTMajor 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id117926.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2012 15:39:00 GMTMeat packing business Hilton Food Group said today (12 January) it had traded in line with expectations in the year to 1 January.http://www.just-food.com/news/hilton-forecasts-growth-following-positive-fy_id117897.aspxThu, 12 Jan 2012 11:41:00 GMTDutch retail giant Ahold has been accused of stifling its franchise partners in the Netherlands, according to a report in a Dutch newspaper.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-in-franchisee-row_id117873.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMTDutch retail giant Ahold has moved to expand its business in the US with a deal to buy 16 Genuardi's stores from Safeway Inc.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-buys-genuardis-outlets-from-safeway_id117829.aspxThu, 05 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT2011 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.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/the-most-read-interviews-on-just-food-in-2011_id117783.aspxFri, 23 Dec 2011 10:46:00 GMTThe year began with predictions that sustainability would continue to rise up the corporate agenda this year, and so it has proved.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/2011-in-review-sustainability_id117778.aspxThu, 22 Dec 2011 15:31:00 GMTAhold-owned Stop & Shop has acquired three stores from King Kullen in the US in a bid to expand its presence in the country.http://www.just-food.com/news/stop-shop-acquires-king-kullen-stores_id117560.aspxFri, 02 Dec 2011 12:26:00 GMTAnalysts say Jumbo's acquisition of rival retailer C1000 will not threaten the balance of power in the Dutch grocery sector.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/ahold-need-not-fear-jumbo-c1000-alliance-analysts_id117505.aspxTue, 29 Nov 2011 10:33:00 GMTMultinational 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.http://www.just-food.com/comment/caution-over-indias-retail-ruling_id117493.aspxMon, 28 Nov 2011 15:05:00 GMTWith 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.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/aholds-measured-ambitions-win-plaudits_id117486.aspxMon, 28 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMTGlobal 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id117483.aspxMon, 28 Nov 2011 09:21:00 GMTDutch 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/jumbo-to-buy-rival-dutch-retailer-c1000_id117464.aspxThu, 24 Nov 2011 10:50:00 GMTChanges to the way consumers shop are behind the new strategy drawn up at Ahold, the Dutch retailer's chief executive Dick Boer has said.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-must-adapt-to-consumer-habits-ceo-boer_id117434.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 09:18:00 GMTEnvironmental charity WWF has published a report which identifies companies who it claims haven't made a commitment to sustainable palm oil.http://www.just-food.com/news/companies-criticised-over-palm-oil_id117447.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 19:53:00 GMTAhold, 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.http://www.just-food.com/news/online-c-stores-central-to-ahold-growth-plans_id117426.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2011 11:45:00 GMTShares in retail giant Ahold have increased today (17 November) after posting an increase in third-quarter profits.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-shares-up-after-q3-profit-rise_id117388.aspxThu, 17 Nov 2011 10:50:00 GMTRetail giant Ahold has named former Tesco executive Roy Perticucci to lead its e-commerce business in Europe.http://www.just-food.com/news/ahold-taps-tesco-executive-to-run-e-commerce_id117389.aspxThu, 17 Nov 2011 11:16:00 GMT