Archive for ‘Convenience Store’

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Dec19

Waitrose unveils convenience store in Nottingham

by admin on December 19th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Posted In: Convenience Store, News & Articles, Retail Formats

First of a four-branch convenience store trial. Second convenience store will be opened in Bristol in the spring.

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Jan24

Russia’s largest retailer X5 Retail Group, reported rise in sales in 2008.

by retailnu on January 24th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Posted In: Chain Stores, Convenience Store, Discount Stores

Some of Russia’s largest grocery retailers have so far, despite the deteriorating financial situation in Russia, proved resilient to the downturn, reporting buoyant sales growth in 2008. X5 Retail Group, Russia’s largest retailer in terms of turnover, reported a massive 53% rise in sales in 2008. X5′s incredible sales growth, came on the back another […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb13

Watch out Big Retail, paan shops serve FMCGs better.

by retailnu on February 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Posted In: Convenience Store, Retail Formats

Small Shops Contribute 18-20% Of Total Sales Across Various Categories While Modern Formats Pitch In Just 6%

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Feb19

McDonald’s to add 40 outlets by Dec, 2009.

by retailnu on February 19th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Posted In: Chain Stores, Convenience Store, News & Articles, Retail Formats

FAST-FOOD retailer McDonald’s will step up expansions in India after recording a 20% year-on-year growth early this year. The retailer plans to open 40 new restaurants by 2009-end, said Amit Jatia, JV partner & MD (west & south region).

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Feb21

Fashion brand Diesel launches world’s largest store in New York

by retailnu on February 21st, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Posted In: Convenience Store, Marketing, News & Articles

NEW YORK: Fashion brand Diesel launched its largest store in the world on February 16 in New York. Despite a recession that is hitting retail hard, the company developed a guerilla marketing campaign, including experiential store events, street teams, media relations, and paid media. According to Diesel US CEO Steve Birkhold, Renzo Rosso, the company’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Feb24

Convenience stores join price war

by retailnu on February 24th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Posted In: Chain Stores, Convenience Store, News & Articles

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Domestic convenience chain stores and fast food restaurants are joining a price-cutting war, triggered by fast food chains McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken, in March by slashing prices of their meal boxes, making office workers able to enjoy increasingly cheaper lunch meals. Family Mart convenience stores, for instance, will launch three new […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Mar07

Target to open 27 new stores

by retailnu on March 7th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Posted In: Chain Stores, Convenience Store, Marketing, News & Articles

(CNN) — Target Corp. this month will open 27 new stores employing a total of more than 4,300 people, the company said. The stores’ openings will come just weeks after the retailer cut 600 people from its headquarters staff amid what it called weaker-than-expected sales. The retailer will hold grand openings for the 21 general […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Mar13

Adidas launches Me, Myself campaign

by retailnu on March 13th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Posted In: Convenience Store, Leisure & Lifestyle, Marketing, News & Articles

Adidas this month is launching a major new campaign to promote its range of women’s sportswear. Adidas  has already debuted its ‘Me, Myself’ brand and retail drive in Singapore The ‘Me, Myself’ campaign will feature Biggest Loser trainer Michelle Bridges and various female sports star ‘ambassadors’ in action. Highlights of the campaign include the launch […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Mar14

Sears Brings Personalized and Convenient Shopping to Life With ShopYourWay

by admin on March 14th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Posted In: Chain Stores, Convenience Store, Marketing, News & Articles, Online Shopping

Sears Holdings Corporation today announced the unification of its industry-leading, multi-channel services under, ShopYourWay, which transforms the shopping experience and gives customers just that – the ability to “shop their way.” Both Sears and Kmart customers can now conveniently experience these innovative and best-in-class, multi-channel purchase opportunities in stores and online. As more and more […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Mar16

Comcast, Sony to open joint retail store

by retailnu on March 16th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Posted In: Convenience Store, Internet / Mobile, Marketing, News & Articles

PHILADELPHIA: Despite the poor economy, Comcast Corp. and Sony Corp. plan to open a retail store Tuesday. The cable TV operator and the electronics company will use the store to showcase new technologies and products, taking a page from Apple Inc., as Microsoft Corp. might also soon try to do. The store will be called […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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