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UK: Scotland Faces Backlash Over Proposed Minimum Alcohol Price

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:39 GMT

The Scottish government has received strong criticism from various quarters after it proposed a minimum price for the sale of alcohol.

UK: Diageo Are A Bunch Of Morons - Wetherspoon Chairman

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:23 GMT

Diageo has come in for a withering no-holds-barred tongue-lashing from Tim Martin, Chairman of the JD Wetherspoon group, who called the drink giants executives a bunch of morons for their stance on alcohol taxes.

UK: McBride Moves Into Skincare, Reports Strong FY Figures (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:05 GMT

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UK: Alcohol Sales Show Sharpest Drop In Six Decades New Report (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:08:48 GMT

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UK: Shoppers Reject Recession Talks, Flock To John Lewis

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:08:29 GMT

The John Lewis Partnership recorded another strong week of sales, as its upmarket customers showed no signs of being affected by prospective tax rises and employment uncertainty.

UK: M&S Top Exec Quits To Join Asdas George

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:08:09 GMT

Nick Jones, Director of Home, Beauty and Gifts at Marks & Spencer, has announced his departure from the group, and will take up the position of Merchandising, Supply and Sourcing Director at Asdas George brand.

Jones has been with M&S for the past 15 years, and his departure follows that of its Chairman, CEO and Finance Director.

UK: Maplin Said To Be In Line For Buyout (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:07:42 GMT

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UK: Landmark Group Makes Bid For Carluccios

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:07:29 GMT

Landmark Group, the Dubai-based retail conglomerate, has made an £90m takeover bid for Italian restaurant chain Carluccios.

IRELAND: Kerry Gets Approval For Newmarket Co-op Acquisition

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:07:13 GMT

The Kerry Group has received a majority approval vote by the shareholders of the Newmarket Co-op, paving the way for an E33m takeover.

UK: Morrison Strategy Seen To Include Online

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:06:52 GMT

GERMANY: Karstadt Deal Takes Another Step To Closure

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:06:35 GMT

The sale of the Karstadt chain to Nicolas Berggruen got a little more certain yesterday, after some of its key creditors approved the entrepreneurs bid.

SLOVENIA: Merkur To Cut 20% Of Workforce

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:06:20 GMT

DIY chain Merkur has announced plans to cut about 1,000 jobs by end-2012, equivalent to more than 20% of its current workforce.

EUROPE: Rewe Sees Growth For Billa Box, Penny Market (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:06:08 GMT

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SPAIN: Dinosol Appoints New President Again

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:05:57 GMT

Supermarket chain Dinosol has announced the appointment of Daniel Luis Sanz as its new President, the second person to be named to the post this year.

NETHERLANDS: Ahold Names New Head For Marketing And Strategy At Albert Heijn (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:05:39 GMT

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FRANCE: Mr Bricolage, Bricorama Chains Report Growth In H1

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:05:05 GMT

DIY chains Bricorama and Mr Bricolage have both reported growth in profit and sales for the first half of the year, and said they continue to expect modest growth for the full year.

ASIA: Carrefour Assets Get Initial Bids Of $1bn (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59:34 GMT

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AUSTRALIA: Metcash Sticks To Forecast Despite Deflation Worries

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:59:14 GMT

Metcash has reiterated its profit forecasts for the full year, despite expecting a deflationary retail environment for supermarket produce.

US: Burger King Confirms $4bn Buyout

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:58:58 GMT

Burger King has confirmed that it is set to be acquired by investment firm 3G Capital in a deal that values it at $4bn (including debt).

AUSTRALIA: Profit Envy Spurs Coles Comeback

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:58:39 GMT

VENEZUELA: Casino To Be Paid $600m For Nationalised Chain (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:57:41 GMT

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US: Pantry Snaps Up More Outlets, Names New CFO (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:57:25 GMT

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US: Beer Continues To Lose Favour Amongst Drinkers (Subscribers Only Content)

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:57:23 GMT

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US: P&G Reveals Plans For Lesser Packaging

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:57:02 GMT

Procter & Gamble has announced that it plans to release newer versions of its most popular cleaning products, in a move that it says will reduce packaging by a third.

UK: DSG Gets Boost From World Cup, Remains Confident In Economy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:10:28 GMT

DSG International has reported solid figures for its first quarter, helped by strong demand for World Cup-related items, and said it does expect the British economy to suffer from a double-dip recession.