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Metro Italia opens up to non-B2B customers
The Italian unit of German wholesaler Metro is trialing a new formula that for the first time will enable all consumers, and not only B2B enterprises, to make purchases. The “Metro Crù - Il mercato del g...
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AB InBev wants to sell Grolsch and Peroni quickly
Beer brewer AB InBev wants to sell its Peroni and Grolsch brands before the end of the first quarter of 2016, in order to get its merger with SABMiller approved. AB InBev expects to get 1.8 billion euro ...
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Mondelez International 'eyeing European candy disposals'
Mondelez International has reportedly hired advisers to help with the potential sale of confectionery assets in Europe. Sky News reported today (1 December) the US snacks giant had appointed Lazard to look i...
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CROATIA: Lidl plans 40 million euros investment in 2016
Discounter Lidl is planning to invest 40 million euros in its Croatian unit during 2016, following an investment of 35 million euros this year. Speaking at a press conference, the CEO of Lidl H...
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SLOVENIA: Mercator group opened 37 new stores in 2015
Slovenian retail group Mercator opened 37 new stores and two distribution centres in the first nine months of 2015. Mercator Group also sought and evaluated new potential locations for expansion of the retai...
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Groupe Casino creating new convenience chain
Groupe Casino has commenced the launch of its newest retail platform, Casino Shop, a convenience-store chain that will operate in urban areas in France, AC-Franchise.com reports. The supermarket for...
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Tesco trialling free fruit for shoppers' children
Tesco is trialling a system in 15 of its supermarkets in Scotland, whereby children of shoppers are given access to free fruit, TheGuardian.com reports. Containers of oranges, bananas and apples will be ...
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BOSNIA: Konzum launches private-label line
Croatian retailer Konzum has launched a new private-label brand for the Bosnian market. The 'Tradicija moga kraja' (Tradition from my Region) brand consists of high-quality healthy products prepared and prod...
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Lidl and Aldi to open five times more stores than the Big Four
German discounters Lidl and Aldi plan to open five times more supermarkets than their 'Big Four' competition, according to reports. The Telegraph has revealed that Aldi has made 93 planning applications ...
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SABMiller acquisition may lead to Grolsch sale
AB InBev's SABMiller acquisition may have consequences for several of its other beer brands. Some may be sold in order to appease several antitrust authorities. AB InBev recently tabled an official bid f...
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