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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:27:21 GMTWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:27:21 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20US retailer A&P, which is looking to emerge from bankruptcy this year, has said it plans to close another 14 outlets.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-ap-to-close-14-more-stores_id117865.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 11:32:00 GMTUS retailer A&P has said a pay deal with union officials is a key step in the company's attempt to recover from bankruptcy.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-ap-welcomes-union-deal_id117567.aspxFri, 02 Dec 2011 16:20:00 GMTUS union supermarket workers at Pathmark and A&P voted on Tuesday (29 November) to accept a pay cut in a deal to save their bankrupt employer, supermarket giant Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-union-pay-deal-paves-way-for-recovery_id117539.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 18:59:00 GMTDutch food retailer Ahold has named Bhavdeep Singh to executive vice president of its US operations.http://www.just-food.com/news/singh-takes-ahold-us-operations-role_id116846.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 14:07:00 GMTStores owned by retailers including Wal-Mart Stores and Delhaize remain closed in the wake of Hurricane Irene, which hit the US east coast on Saturday (27 August).http://www.just-food.com/news/wal-mart-delhaize-stores-remain-closed-in-wake-of-irene_id116474.aspxTue, 30 Aug 2011 12:42:00 GMTChinese food and beverage maker Tingyi has reported an increase in first-half profits as its control of advertising and promotional spending offset pressure from raw-material costs.http://www.just-food.com/news/control-of-ap-costs-helps-tingyi-h1-profits_id116410.aspxTue, 23 Aug 2011 13:49:00 GMTGerman retailer Tengelmann does not plan to be a shareholder in A&P when the US retailer emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.http://www.just-food.com/news/tengelmann-sees-no-future-in-ap-investment_id115961.aspxThu, 14 Jul 2011 15:38:00 GMTUS retailer A&P has said that it has completed the auction of 25 of its Superfresh outlets.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-completes-superfresh-auction_id115424.aspxThu, 26 May 2011 10:06:00 GMTUS retailer A&P, which filed for Chapter 11 in December, has put more stores on the block as it continues to turn around its business.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-puts-more-stores-up-for-sale_id114957.aspxThu, 14 Apr 2011 13:41:00 GMTA&P, the US grocer that recently applied for Chapter 11 protection, plans to close 32 stores as it continues to implement its financial and operational restructuring.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-plans-32-store-closures_id114268.aspxWed, 16 Feb 2011 12:53:00 GMTA&P has appointed six executives to its merchandising and marketing team to help the US retailer enhance value for customers, while reducing structural and operating costs.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-names-six-merchandising-marketing-execs_id114277.aspxWed, 16 Feb 2011 17:27:00 GMTTroubled US retailer A&P has elected restructuring specialist Greg Rayburn to its board of directors.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-appoints-restructuring-veteran-rayburn-to-board_id114146.aspxMon, 07 Feb 2011 11:10:00 GMTUnilever today (3 February) booked a jump in annual profits on the back of higher proceeds from disposals, lower restructuring costs and accelerating underlying sales in the fourth quarter. Michael Polk, president of Unilever's foods, home and personal care businesses, also noted that the company had enjoyed its strongest growth in sales volumes for over 30 years. However, this afternoon, Unilever's shares were down on the London Stock Exchange. Here is a selection of comments on Unilever's results from key analysts.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/unilevers-fy-and-q4-results-what-the-analysts-say_id114113.aspxThu, 03 Feb 2011 15:26:00 GMTLenders to Tasty Baking Co. have given the under-pressure US baker a reprieve but have insisted the company is either sold or pursues a merger.http://www.just-food.com/news/banks-give-tasty-baking-reprieve-but-want-sale-or-merger_id113875.aspxMon, 17 Jan 2011 16:43:00 GMTTroubled US grocery operator A&P, which entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December, has said its third-quarter results were "in line with expectations", despite revenue falling.http://www.just-food.com/news/ap-q3-losses-narrow-despite-weaker-sales_id113847.aspxFri, 14 Jan 2011 12:44:00 GMTThe management of Tasty Baking Co. has admitted it is considering selling the US baker as financial pressures linked to commodity costs and its new bakery hit the company.http://www.just-food.com/news/financial-pressures-force-tasty-baking-to-mull-sale_id113715.aspxWed, 05 Jan 2011 11:13:00 GMTThe fall of A&P into bankruptcy attracted some criticism of the US retailer's management this week, while, on this side of the pond, UK convenience retailers hit out at Tesco's latest acquisition in the channel. The UK's largest retailer was also named as a potential suitor for Poland's Zabka as speculation over further consolidation in emerging markets continued. Wal-Mart Stores, however, has hit a wall in Russia and closed its office that was exploring how to enter the market.http://www.just-food.com/comment/just-foods-week-in-words_id113622.aspxFri, 17 Dec 2010 14:35:00 GMTThe start of the week saw a flurry of a retail news, with confirmation of A&P's move into Chapter 11 protection in the US and Wal-Mart Stores' decision to close its office in Russia. Later in the week, Tesco strengthened its UK c-store network with a surprise acquisition, while General Mills' dominated the manufacturing headlines, with its half-year results, rumours of French interest in its Green Giant brand and an acquisition in Australia.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id113620.aspxFri, 17 Dec 2010 11:14:00 GMTA&P's descent into Chapter 11 protection has taken few in the US retail sector by surprise but what does the future hold for the historic grocer? And which competitors could benefit?http://www.just-food.com/analysis/aps-future-is-uncertain-after-bankruptcy_id113579.aspxTue, 14 Dec 2010 13:02:00 GMTAiling US retailer A&P has filed for bankruptcy in a bid to fully restructure a business loaded with debt and hit by competition.http://www.just-food.com/news/troubled-grocer-ap-files-for-chapter-11_id113553.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 09:51:00 GMT