The US food industry in 2020 – the megatrends to watch
Our columnist Victor Martino predicts the six megatrends which will have a marked impact on the US food industry in…
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Quote, unquote: just-food’s week in words
This week, Russia eased off on its Western import ban, announcing a list of products it would allow into the…
Analysis: The opportunities for FMCG from Dollar Tree’s move for Family Dollar
Customer consolidation, of course, can present challenges and US grocery manufacturers, so keen to up their presence in dollar stores,…
ByUS: Family Dollar to close 370 stores
US discounter Family Dollar Stores has announced plans to cut jobs and close around 370 under-performing outlets.
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food last week
Dairy led the headlines in our sector this week. Danone is to sue Fonterra over last year's botulism contamination saga,…
ByUS: Family Dollar warns on profits, COO to exit
US discount retailer Family Dollar Stores announced a management shake-up yesterday (9 January) after it unveiled a drop in first-quarter…
On the move: the challenge of revitalising Wal-Mart
Doug McMillon may have followed Mike Duke's path at Wal-Mart with the move from head of international to the CEO's…
ByUS: Family Dollar sales flat, outlook cautious
Shares in Family Dollar Stores fell today (9 October) after the US discounter reported flat underlying sales.