Economic summit: HDE calls for action and reforms.
2024-10-31 09:00
"Speaking is silver, acting is gold. That must be the motto of economic policy for the coming months. The retail sector, as the third largest employer and most significant force in the domestic economy, cannot wait for the federal elections. The federal government still has one year."
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Low seasonality in sweet potatoes
2024-10-31 09:00
Sweet potatoes are a year-round product. This is also reflected in the promotional activities of the retail grocery sector. Throughout the year, there are indeed individual weeks with a particularly high number of advertising campaigns, but these are spread out over the year and therefore not the dominant trend.
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Destatis: Retail sales in the food sector have decreased.
2024-10-31 09:00
This is evident from preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Compared to the same month in the previous year, September 2023 saw an increase in sales of 0.3% in real terms and 2.2% in nominal terms, according to statisticians.
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Pakistan's vegetable exports have increased by 11.5% despite shortages and increased imports.
2024-10-31 00:00
In the first quarter of the fiscal year, Pakistan experienced an 11.5% increase in vegetable exports despite seasonal rains causing significant damage to fields, especially in Sindh. This export surge, coupled with weather-related losses, has resulted in shortages, prompting retailers to import vegetables from Iran and Afghanistan.
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UK: SPAR retailer achieves goal and receives £100,000 worth of free stock from James Hall & Co. Ltd. SPAR North of England retailer Dara Singh Randhawa's family store has been granted £100,000 worth of free stock for meeting all its targets since joining the symbol. Dara and his family, who own their SPAR store, were awarded the stock.
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UK: NCP settles legal dispute with Sainsbury's over Nadorcott
2024-10-30 11:00
This agreement follows the rejection of the nullity action filed by Eurosemillas against the community protection of Nadorcott by the EU courts on September 11, 2024 (judgment of September 11), as well as the decisions of EU and international authorities that followed.
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Aldi is now accepting applications for Christmas food donations.
2024-10-30 11:00
Discount supermarket Aldi is encouraging UK food banks to reach out if they are interested in receiving surplus food donations from its stores this Christmas.
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Nabt has raised $1.5 million in seed funding for its B2B fresh produce marketplace.
2024-10-30 00:00
Spar Appoints Michael Fletcher as UK Managing Director Spar UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Michael Fletcher as its new managing director. With over twenty years of experience in the convenience and grocery retail sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge from various high-profile roles.
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Despar Italia, with a market share of 23.9%, is among the best performers in the Grocery Retail sector.
2024-10-30 00:00
Art, design, and technology come together in the unique space of ON House, the location that yesterday became for a day "Despar House", hosting in Milan the 2024 Press Day of Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six distribution companies and retailers under the Despar brand.
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Sole365 joins the research alongside AIRC.
2024-10-30 00:00
Sole365, a leading brand in the retail sector in Campania, is pleased to announce a new and important partnership with the AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in Sole365's commitment to promoting the...
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ALDI will buy around 2,190 tons of sweet potatoes and pumpkins.
2024-10-30 00:00
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has brought attention to thefts at garden centers to the police.
2024-10-30 00:00
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is actively leading a campaign against retail crime in the garden center industry. They are collaborating with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for West Sussex, Katy Bourne, and the Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber this month. Retail crime has a significant impact on the sector, and the HTA is working to address this issue.
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A York-based family-owned potato supplier, R S Cockerill, is gearing up for a busy winter season with Aldi. They are aiming to deliver a record quantity of potatoes to the retailer's stores across the country. Having started their partnership in 1990, R S Cockerill has become a key supplier for Aldi.
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Spar UK has appointed a new Managing Director.
2024-10-29 16:00
Michael Fletcher has been appointed as the new managing director of convenience store group Spar UK Ltd.
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NGO scare negatively impacts Shine Muscat sales in Thailand
2024-10-29 07:00
The NGO organization Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), along with the Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN), has caused a food scare in Thailand regarding Shine Muscat grapes. This came after they reported discovering harmful chemical residues in random retail samples that were tested in a laboratory.
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ARD Discount opened its first store in Malta.
2024-10-29 00:00
Australia: SPAR celebrates the opening of SPAR Supermarket
SPAR Australia is celebrating the opening of a locally owned and operated SPAR Supermarket in the Newcastle suburb of Broadmeadow, offering everyday essentials with a unique Korean twist. With over 2,000 items available, SPAR Australia aims to provide a payless... read more
SPAR Australia is celebrating the opening of a locally owned and operated SPAR Supermarket in the Newcastle suburb of Broadmeadow, offering everyday essentials with a unique Korean twist. With over 2,000 items available, SPAR Australia aims to provide a payless... read more
Carrefour sells Spanish lemons all year round.
2024-10-29 00:00
The consumption of fresh products and their origin are issues that concern an increasing number of consumers in Spain. According to the I Study on "Habits of Consumption and Healthy Eating in Spain" carried out by
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Ticos cassava and other tropical products from Costa Rica, such as chayote, pumpkin, and malanga, have been increasingly popular in the U.S. market. There is a growing demand for them in supermarkets and they are gaining a strong reputation. "Our products are well positioned and recognized in the United States," said a spokesperson.
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"We, as retailers, do not require a luxury wholesale market, but rather a functional one."
2024-10-29 00:00
Teraz jest pewne: Grupa Büschl, która od lat proponuje różne projekty budowy i finansowania hali handlowej w Monachium, może przedstawić swoje ulepszone plany do przyszłego lata. Jednocześnie miasto zastrzega sobie prawo do zaprezentowania własnych alternatyw.
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ShopFully has revealed the findings of a study conducted in collaboration with OpinionWay on the shopping habits of the French and their selection of retailers for their shopping requirements. The survey, which involved 1,010 French individuals aged 18 and above, sheds light on the factors that influence their...
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