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2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus
3 February 2012
In 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.
Editor's choice: highlights on just-food this week
13 January 2012
The performance of the UK food retail sector over Christmas came under scrutiny this week and there were some clear winners and losers. Elsewhere, the M&A rumour mill continued to turn, with German yoghurt giant Müller in talks to buy UK milk supplier Robert Wiseman Dairies. In the US, baker Hostess Brands applied for Chapter 11 protection for a second time, Cargill reported its worst quarter in a decade and Archer Daniels Midland announced a swathe of job cuts. On just-food's insight pages, we looked at Bi-Lo's plan to buy fellow UK retailer Winn-Dixie and at the importance of price optimisation.
Talking shop: An uncertain future for Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie
10 January 2012
Just before Christmas, US retailers Bi-Lo announced a deal to buy local peer Winn-Dixie Stores, creating an organisation of almost 700 grocery stores in eight states throughout the south-east of the country. Sam Webb speaks to industry watchers about the move, and what it will mean for the new company.
US: Regional retailer Bi-Lo to buy Winn-Dixie
19 December 2011
US regional retailer Bi-Lo is to acquire local peer Winn-Dixie Stores, in a deal that will create a company operating 690 stores across eight states.
US: Winn-Dixie Q1 shows recovery
1 November 2011
US retailer Winn-Dixie Stores appears on the road to recovery after it lessened losses in its first quarter.
US: Winn-Dixie CEO Lynch upbeat despite fall in FY profits
30 August 2011
US grocer Winn-Dixie Stores has said it enters fiscal 2012 as "a stronger company", despite booking a drop in full-year profits.
US: Winn-Dixie to discontinue SaveRite banner
19 August 2011
US supermarket operator Winn-Dixie has announced plans to discontinue the SaveRite banner and convert all stores to conventional Winn-Dixie format stores.
US: Winn-Dixie reports drop in FY profits
2 August 2011
US grocer Winn-Dixie Stores has said that it managed to strengthen its results "significantly" during the second half of the year despite recording annual losses of US$70m.
US: Winn-Dixie posts Q3 net income growth
17 May 2011
US grocer Winn-Dixie Stores has posted an increase in net income during its third quarter, reporting an improvement in gross margins.
US: Ebro plans gluten-free push
11 March 2011
Spanish food group Ebro Foods is planning to expand its appeal in the gluten-free market, with the launch of a range of products in the US over the next two months.
US: A&P names six merchandising, marketing execs
16 February 2011
A&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.
US: Winn-Dixie posts Q2 loss
15 February 2011
Winn-Dixie Stores recorded a loss in its second quarter, hit by increased competition and the shift from branded to generic pharmaceutical products.
US: Winn-Dixie appoints retail operations SVP
5 January 2011
The senior vice president of human resources for US grocery retailer Winn-Dixie Stores has been promoted to SVP of retail operations.
Talking shop: A&P's future is uncertain after bankruptcy
14 December 2010
A&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?
US: Winn-Dixie Q1 losses widen
2 November 2010
US grocery operator Winn-Dixie saw its net loss during its first quarter as charges from the company's move to close 30 stores hit the bottom line.
US: Winn-Dixie sees FY profits slide
31 August 2010
US supermarket group Winn-Dixie has booked a drop in full-year profits as a result of the “difficult” economic and competitive environment.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
30 July 2010
First-half and quarterly results continued to filter out this week, with CEOs and CFOs attempting to mitigate some less than impressive expected results by looking to "long-term strategies." Here's the pick of what was said:
Talking shop: The future for US retailer Winn-Dixie
29 July 2010
Shares in Winn-Dixie suffered yesterday (28 July) after the US retailer announced plans to close 30 "under-performing" stores in a bid to lower the company’s cost structure, improve efficiency, and "build the right foundation" for the business in the future.
US: Winn-Dixie to close 30 stores
28 July 2010
US supermarket group Winn-Dixie is to close 30 "under-performing" stores with the loss of over 120 jobs.
US: Pilgrim's launches local Florida chicken
11 June 2010
US poultry group Pilgrim's Pride has launched chicken under the "Fresh from Florida" label to tap into local shoppers who prefer locally-grown products.
US: Winn-Dixie sees sales slide
11 May 2010
US supermarket group Winn-Dixie has posted a decline in sales during the third quarter, although income jumped on a change in accounting rules for income taxes.
US: Winn-Dixie profits plummet
17 February 2010
US supermarket group Winn-Dixie has posted an 87% decline in second-quarter profits, after a big gain in the second quarter of last year skewed comparisons.
US: Winn-Dixie appoints Smits to perishables role
9 December 2009
US retailer Winn-Dixie has added ex-Supervalu Inc and Ahold executive Jim Smits to its management team.
Top stories on just-food this week
13 November 2009
The 'Kradbury' takeover saga took a further twist this week when Kraft Foods went hostile in its pursuit of Cadbury - and formally tabled the same bid it first proposed back in September. Unsurprisingly, the Dairy Milk maker immediately rejected the offer and so set in train a series of events that could take both companies into February before a conclusion is reached. Meanwhile, Tesco, which like the rest of the UK's multiples is gearing up for a tough Christmas, was said to have grown its share of the country's grocery market for the first time in two years. Outside the UK, Winn-Dixie, the US retailer, copped some flak from investors, while Mars Inc and Kellogg both revealed challenges in emerging markets.
US: Winn-Dixie faces investor flak
10 November 2009
US retailer Winn-Dixie Stores today (10 November) faced public calls from investors to return cash to shareholders rather than spend money on remodelling its stores.
US: Winn-Dixie takes solace after cutting FY forecast
27 October 2009
Winn-Dixie Stores, the US grocer, yesterday (26 October) highlighted stabilising traffic numbers despite lowering its annual guidance on falling sales and profits.
US: Winn-Dixie appoints grocery VP
9 October 2009
Winn-Dixie Stores has appointed the ex-vice president of category management for Bi-Lo, Robert Mould, as its vice president of grocery.
US: Cost-cutting boosts Winn-Dixie FY earnings
25 August 2009
US retailer Winn-Dixie Stores has boosted annual profits through cost-cutting, remodelling efforts and a drop in promotional activity.
US: Winn-Dixie raises profit guidance
22 July 2009
Higher fourth-quarter earnings has led US retailer Winn-Dixie Stores to raise its full-year profit forecast ahead of its annual results next month.
US: Winn-Dixie completes rebranding move
15 July 2009
Winn-Dixie Stores has completed remodels and upgrades on 51 of its namesake stores in the Jacksonville area, comprising locations in north Florida and south Georgia.
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