BELGIUM: Cost focus, sales growth help 2010 profits at Delhaize

By: just-food.com | 10 March 2011

Delhaize, the Belgium-based retailer, today (10 March) posted a near 12% rise in profits for 2010 amid higher sales and a continued focus on costs.

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Delhaize, the Belgium-based retailer, today (10 March) posted a near 12% rise in profits for 2010 amid higher sales and a continued focus on costs.

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