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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sun, 26 May 2013 00:25:06 GMTSun, 26 May 2013 00:25:06 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Online will be the latest driver of Wal-Mart's growth, the chief of the world's largest retailer's e-commerce operation has claimed.http://www.just-food.com/news/e-commerce-next-growth-engine-for-wal-mart_id123047.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdThu, 02 May 2013 13:42:00 GMTThe ongoing spat between French retailer Casino and Brazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz has taken a twist with the company seeking arbitration over the businessman's role at food giant Brasil Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/casino-seeks-arbitration-over-dinizs-brasil-foods-role_id123063.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdThu, 02 May 2013 17:29:00 GMTFrench retailer Casino has booked an increase in sales in the first quarter despite falling sales in its domestic market.http://www.just-food.com/news/casino-sales-climb-despite-domestic-weakness_id122873.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdFri, 19 Apr 2013 10:50:00 GMTBrazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz will not resign as chairman of CBD, the country's largest retailer, despite securing a seat on the board of local food group Brasil Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/diniz-will-not-quit-cbd-board-despite-brasil-foods-seat_id122763.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdWed, 10 Apr 2013 12:33:00 GMTCarrefour's 2012 results offer signs of encouragement for the world's second-largest retailer. However, some analysts insisted much more work is needed. That is true but Carrefour CEO Georges Plassat recognises the challenges that still lie ahead.http://www.just-food.com/comment/plassat-aware-more-work-ahead-at-carrefour_id122455.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdFri, 08 Mar 2013 17:33:00 GMTCBD, Brazil's number one retailer, has reported a jump in earnings from its food stores on the back of higher sales.http://www.just-food.com/news/retail-giant-cbd-food-fy-profits-jump_id122292.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdMon, 25 Feb 2013 17:01:00 GMTBrazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz, the chairman of the CBD, the country's largest retailer, has been lined up for a seat on the board of local food group Brasil Foods.http://www.just-food.com/news/tycoon-diniz-slated-for-brasil-foods-board-seat_id122270.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdFri, 22 Feb 2013 16:58:00 GMTFrench retail Groupe Casino has booked a slight drop in net profit for 2012, as a weaker performance from its domestic business was offset by a strong international showing.http://www.just-food.com/news/casino-net-profit-flat-as-international-offsets-french-weakness_id122245.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdThu, 21 Feb 2013 13:57:00 GMTFrench retailer Casino Group has recorded an increase in fourth-quarter and full-year sales, boosted by international revenue growth.http://www.just-food.com/news/international-sales-boost-casino-fy_id121783.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdWed, 16 Jan 2013 12:38:00 GMTBrazilian retail giant CBD plans to open 500 new stores in 2013.http://www.just-food.com/news/cbd-plans-500-new-stores-in-2013_id121717.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdFri, 11 Jan 2013 11:55:00 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=cbdTue, 18 Dec 2012 16:09:00 GMTLimagrain, the French agricultural co-op, has opened its first bakery in Brazil as it looks to build its bread and pastry business outside its domestic market.http://www.just-food.com/news/limagrain-opens-first-bakery-in-brazil_id121152.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdFri, 09 Nov 2012 18:25:00 GMTRetail giant CBD has booked a 64.6% rise in third-quarter profit as sales benefited from the Brazilian government's stimulus package.http://www.just-food.com/news/cbd-sees-profit-jump_id121024.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdThu, 01 Nov 2012 13:48:00 GMTFrench retail giant Casino has booked a 35% jump in third-quarter sales, boosted by a strong international showing and a contribution from acquisitions.http://www.just-food.com/news/casino-q3-sales-climb-on-international-growth_id120799.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdTue, 16 Oct 2012 13:34:00 GMTBrazilian retailer CBD has booked a 7% increase in quarterly same-store sales thanks to its food and non-food outlets.http://www.just-food.com/news/q3-lfl-sales-up-7-at-retail-giant-cbd_id120765.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdThu, 11 Oct 2012 23:14:00 GMTBrazilian retailer CBD has booked a jump in second-quarter net profit, boosted by lower financing expenses and the inclusion of property-related gains.http://www.just-food.com/news/retailer-cbd-reports-q2-profit-increase_id119900.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdTue, 24 Jul 2012 14:22:00 GMTBrazilian retailer CBD has appointed Christophe Hidalgo, an executive at Casino stablemate Grupo Exito, as chief financial officer.http://www.just-food.com/news/cbd-names-casino-man-hidalgo-finance-chief_id119896.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdTue, 24 Jul 2012 12:35:00 GMTCasino has insisted it will not be taking a more active role in the management of Brazilian retailer CBD after becoming the group's "full controlling shareholder".http://www.just-food.com/news/casino-insists-cbd-to-be-run-as-it-is-today_id119569.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdMon, 25 Jun 2012 17:34:00 GMTThere was a French flavour to the major industry headlines last week. Casino triumphantly announced its control of Brazil's largest retailer CBD. The new CEO at rival French retailer Carrefour made his first public comments about the challenges the company faces, while food manufacturer Danone issued a profit warning, citing problems in southern Europe.http://www.just-food.com/comment/casino-carrefour-danone-give-french-flavour-to-headlines_id119564.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdMon, 25 Jun 2012 15:28:00 GMTFrench retailer Casino has taken control of CBD, Brazil's largest retailer.http://www.just-food.com/news/casino-takes-control-of-retailer-cbd_id119556.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=cbdMon, 25 Jun 2012 10:47:00 GMT