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Published by Aroq Ltd.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:56:27 GMTThu, 09 Feb 2012 02:56:27 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/2012-savvy-shoppers-online-key-areas-of-retail-focus_id118124.aspxFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:00 GMTAfter a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/plassat-faces-carrefour-trial_id118103.aspxTue, 31 Jan 2012 11:39:00 GMTTesco executives may feel they have a lot on their plate but their "to do" list is not as long as that sitting in front of their counterparts across the English Channel at Carrefour.http://www.just-food.com/comment/new-year-still-uncertainty-at-carrefour_id118041.aspxTue, 24 Jan 2012 15:41:00 GMTAuchan is to buy Hungarian firm Magyar Hipermarket from Belgian retailer Louis Delhaize.http://www.just-food.com/news/auchan-to-buy-stores-from-louis-delhaize_id117794.aspxTue, 03 Jan 2012 10:38:00 GMTCarrefour today (8 December) confirmed it is in talks with franchise partner Guyenne and Gascogne, negotiations that could see the French retail giant buy a stake in the business.http://www.just-food.com/news/carrefour-confirms-guyenne-et-gascogne-talks_id117624.aspxThu, 08 Dec 2011 12:48:00 GMTThis month's just-food management briefing looks at logistics in the food industry. Part one considers the impact of a climate of low economic growth and high operating costs on food groups' and retailers' supply chains. Are these difficult market conditions stimulating the emergence of new ways of organising food logistics ?http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/logistics-how-a-stagnant-economy-has-changed-the-supply-chain_id117531.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMTLogistics companies, far from being simple hauliers, have adapted to meet the increasingly complicated and specialised needs of customers in the food manufacture and retail spheres, such as tracking and traceability and flexible volumes. In the second part of his feature on logistics, Stuart Todd gains insight from major logistics providers about this fascinating industry.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/logistics-the-role-of-the-logistics-service-provider_id117529.aspxWed, 30 Nov 2011 12:28:00 GMTIn the US, economists are growing more pessimistic about the country's growth prospects. In Europe, political disputes over the eurozone, rather than solutions to the crisis, are making the headlines. Against this backdrop, the emerging markets seem a more attractive prospect than ever. However, there are risks as well as rewards.http://www.just-food.com/comment/wal-mart-danone-demonstrate-pitfalls-of-emerging-markets_id117110.aspxMon, 24 Oct 2011 18:06:00 GMTWal-Mart Stores' Chinese operations are under scrutiny. An investigation into pork prices has led to staff arrests and stores closed. Days after the scandal became public, the head of Wal-Mart's business in the country quit for "personal reasons" and he is the latest in a number of senior executives to depart in recent months. Sam Webb looks at the retailer's woes and asks what lies ahead for Wal-Mart in China.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/wal-marts-china-crisis_id117088.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2011 11:40:00 GMTFrench retailer Auchan has teamed up with French fruit company Compagnie Fruitière to produce "sustainable" bananas.http://www.just-food.com/news/auchan-compagnie-fruitiere-in-sustainable-banana-initiative_id117097.aspxFri, 21 Oct 2011 16:40:00 GMTAdapting to the next generation of consumers is a key subject of discussion among food retailers right now. Software giant Oracle has just released the results of a survey that sheds some light on the shoppers of tomorrow. Sam Webb reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/conquering-the-digital-native_id116842.aspxFri, 30 Sep 2011 12:46:00 GMTTension at the top of Metro Group, the world's fourth-largest retailer, made the headlines this week, with the future of CEO Dr Eckhard Cordes in doubt. Across the Atlantic, Sara Lee was rocked by the departure of senior executive CJ Fraleigh. In the US, ConAgra Foods told takeover target Ralcorp Holdings it had days to being talks on its US$5.2bn bid, while in the UK, Marks and Spencer showcased its new-look food halls as part of a GBP600m revamp of its stores. Click on the headlines for more.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-this-week_id116685.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 09:21:00 GMTStories from Europe, the UK, the US and Latin America provided some of this week's headlines. A key shareholder in Metro Group has lost patience with the German retailer's CEO, upmarket UK grocer Marks and Spencer revealed its new-look food halls, US snack firm Diamond Foods discussed the outlook for its new financial year and PepsiCo outlined plans to launch healthier products in Mexico.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id116686.aspxMon, 19 Sep 2011 09:20:00 GMTIn part two of this month's just-food management briefing, Glynn Davis looks at the success - or otherwise - that retailers have had with self-service technology and considers where the sector could go next.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/retail-and-self-service-the-evolving-market-trends_id116653.aspxWed, 14 Sep 2011 14:52:00 GMTIn the third part of just-food's briefing on self-service in retail, Glynn Davis looks at two of the key trends driving innovation in the sector - the need to cater for weekly shopping and the rise of mobile phone technology.http://www.just-food.com/management-briefing/retail-and-self-service-innovation_id116652.aspxWed, 14 Sep 2011 14:42:00 GMTGreenpeace has claimed food products sold at Tesco's stores in China contain illegal levels of pesticides.http://www.just-food.com/news/greenpeace-accuses-tesco-of-illegal-pesticide-levels-in-china-stores_id116625.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2011 13:45:00 GMTFrench retailer Auchan is to expand its Russian operations by opening stores in regional cities.http://www.just-food.com/news/auchan-plans-more-stores-in-russia_id116642.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:00 GMTAuchan is mulling over its options following a EUR1m (US$1.4m) fine from the Commercial Court of Lille for abusive practices in its contracts with suppliers.http://www.just-food.com/news/auchan-ponders-options-after-fine_id116588.aspxThu, 08 Sep 2011 15:59:00 GMTAuchan has said a strong performance in emerging markets has helped offset a difficult environment in Europe in the first half of 2011, as the French retailer reported mixed half-year results.http://www.just-food.com/news/emerging-markets-boost-auchan_id116497.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 15:01:00 GMTWith growth slowing in the UK, retail sales volumes down and promotions on the increase, even the better performing food manufacturers can betray a note of pessimism, writes Dean Best.http://www.just-food.com/comment/pessimism-in-promotion-mad-uk_id116154.aspxMon, 01 Aug 2011 17:03:00 GMT