Published: Nov 22, 2013

The retailer Auchan plans to open ten to fourteen new hypermarkets in Russia next year, the general director of Auchan Russia, Jean-Pierre Germain, said during a press conference in Moscow on Nov.18.

Published: Nov 22, 2013

Chief of the Co-operative Group, Paul Flowers, resigned on Tuesday as allegations rose that he used illegal drugs.

Published: Nov 22, 2013

The French government plans to take E.Leclerc to court over the latter’s alleged unfair relations with its suppliers.

Published: Nov 22, 2013

This year Sainsbury's has apparently made significant process in reaching its 20x20 sustainability commitments according to CEO Justin King.

Published: Nov 21, 2013

Carrefour has unveiled its ‘Drive’ click & collect service at two outlets in Belgium, as part of its plans to popularise the concept across Europe.

Published: Nov 21, 2013

Britain's 'big four' supermarkets are all losing market share for the first time on record as Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose attract more and more shoppers.

Published: Nov 21, 2013

In order to improve the quality of life of citizens and encourage healthy eating, Spanish retailer Eroski has created brand new 'Feeding School'.

Published: Nov 21, 2013

The Austrian food retailer, SPAR Oesterreichische Warenhandels AG, will expand their existing logistics center in Wels by more than 107,639 square feet.

Published: Nov 21, 2013

Europe's fourth biggest retailer Metro is considering floating a 25% stake in its Cash & Carry Russia unit next spring.

Published: Nov 21, 2013

Today the Future Farmer Foundation has been launched by Tesco to support the next generation of British farmers.

Published: Nov 20, 2013

Fresh & Easy Neighbourhood Market Inc., the U.S. grocery chain owned by Tesco, cancelled its proposed auction after receiving no offers to compete with a bid from an affiliate of billionaire Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos.

Published: Nov 19, 2013

Losses at Balkans retailer Mercator fell in the first nine months of 2013 despite lower revenues.

Published: Nov 19, 2013

UK media outlets are reporting that Tesco is using its food delivery lorries to pick up rubbish from stores in an attempt to cut costs.

Published: Nov 19, 2013

Dutch retailer Ahold has announced that it reached an agreement with Condorum regarding the sale of Ahold’s Slovakian business.

Published: Nov 18, 2013

US retail giant Costco aims to open its first store in France in a Paris suburb in 2015, a company executive said yesterday.

Published: Nov 18, 2013

Sigma, the food arm of Mexican conglomerate Alfa, has launched a bid to acquire Spanish meat processor Campofrio.

Published: Nov 18, 2013

Eroski has launched in all its supermarkets and hypermarkets a campaign to raise funds for the Philippines typhoon victims.

Published: Nov 18, 2013

Asda, the U.K. supermarket chain owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will invest £1.25 billion over the next five years to help stave off discounters and upscale grocers.

Published: Nov 18, 2013

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, cut its annual profit forecast for the second time this year as the slow economic recovery and increased competition from dollar stores reflect on sales.

Published: Nov 15, 2013

Wal-Mart's net income in the third quarter ended Oct. 31 was $3,727 million, up 3% from $3,635 million in the same period a year ago.