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just the answer - Biscuits Leclerc CEO Denis Leclerc
31 January 2012
Last month, Canadian biscuit firm Groupe Biscuits Leclerc expanded its presence in the US, with the acquisition of snack bar brand Go Pure. In the latest just the answer interview, Katie Smith discusses the acquisition and the biscuit company's plans for the future with CEO Denis Leclerc, including setting up in the UK.
CANADA: Sobeys strikes deal to buy 250 Shell outlets
15 December 2011
Canadian grocer Sobeys is set to acquire 250 gas outlets from Shell Canada, after posting an increase in half-year profits.
CANADA: Sobeys H1 profits up
15 December 2011
Canadian retailer Sobeys has reported higher half-year earnings, after posting an increase in second-quarter profits and sales.
CANADA: Sobeys forms two units to "accelerate" growth
14 October 2011
Canadian retailer Sobeys has formed two business units aiming to position the company for "accelerated growth and performance".
CANADA: Sobeys and Target enters into distribution deal
26 September 2011
Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys is to supply Target Corp. with food products to sell in the US discounter's stores north of the border.
CANADA: Sobeys Q1 profits up
15 September 2011
Canadian retailer Sobeys saw its first-quarter profits increase by over 3% on the back of higher sales.
CANADA: Extra week boost FY sales, profits at Sobeys
1 July 2011
An extra selling week and a lower tax rate were factors in the higher annual profits at Sobeys, the holding company for the Canadian retailer has announced.
UK: Morrisons appoints Arla's Micklethwaite in private-label role
21 June 2011
UK grocer Morrisons has poached Arla Foods marketing vice president Danny Micklethwaite as part of plans to develop its private-label range.
CANADA: Sobeys sales hit by promotions, deflation
9 March 2011
Promotional activity and food deflation have dented Sobeys like-for-like growth, with declines offset only by an increase in selling space.
Talking shop: Canadian retailers face uncertain 2011
28 January 2011
Recovery in the Canadian retail sector is set to become increasingly complex during 2011, with the economy remaining on unsteady ground and while Quebec and Ontario become battle grounds as Wal-Mart Stores expands its grocery presence.
CANADA: Sobeys to revamp Quebec distribution
28 January 2011
Canadian retailer Sobeys is to consolidate its operations in Quebec with the possible loss of jobs.
UK: Morrisons makes senior management appointments
6 January 2011
Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips has continued to stamp his mark on the executive team at the UK retailer with the announcement of four senior management appointments this morning (6 January).
CANADA: Sobeys appoints president of Thrifty Foods
6 January 2011
Canadian retailer Sobeys has appointed company and grocery industry veteran Jim Dores as president of its Thrify Foods supermarket chain.
CANADA: Sobeys net earnings fall on disposal charges
10 December 2010
Canadian grocer Sobeys has seen its second-quarter earnings fall on the back of costs from closing stores in Ontario and severance costs linked to plans to close its Brantford distribution centre.
CANADA: Sobeys earnings grow in Q1
10 September 2010
Empire Co., the owner of Canadian retailer Sobeys, said today (10 September) that the grocer saw profits rise almost 8% in its fiscal first quarter.
CANADA: Sobeys plans aggressive expansion for FreshCo format
12 July 2010
Sobeys is planing to grow its new FreshCo format, with "dozens" of openings planned for the coming months.
CANADA: Sobeys posts earnings growth
30 June 2010
Empire, operator of Canadian grocery chain Sobeys has posted an almost 9% rise in annual earnings to reach C$301.9m (US$284.7m) on the back of solid performances from both its food and retail businesses.
CANADA: Empire Co reports Sobeys growth
25 June 2010
Sobeys owner, Empire Company Limited, has reported a lift in revenues and earnings for its full year and fourth quarter.
CANADA: Sobeys extends Signal own-label range
20 May 2010
Canadian grocer Sobeys has announced plans to extend its Signal private-label range.
Retail round-up: Sobeys discounting move
17 May 2010
Canadian supermarket group Sobeys has announced plans to open a chain of discount stores in Ontario, with the aim of capturing a greater share of the cut-price market in the province.
CANADA: Sobeys launches FreshCo discount chain
13 May 2010
Canadian retailer Sobeys has opened a new chain of discount stores in the province of Ontario.
CANADA: Sobeys earnings drive Empire growth
11 March 2010
The strong performance of Canadian retailer Sobeys has helped its parent Empire Co. report a rise in third-quarter earnings and revenues.
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