US retailer Safeway Inc has booked a decline in operating profit in the first half of the year. For the 24 weeks ended 16 June, operating profits slid to $437m, an 11.9% decline on the prior-year period. The retailer blamed the dedcline ...
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The former CEO of GreenWood International Insurance Services Daniel G Boisvert has established a new insurance distribution company GW Global Insurance. The newly floated underwriter will cater retail agents and brokers with a ...
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With trading still subdued and increasing pressure from competitors, Office Brands has mapped out a wide-ranging 'game plan' to be implemented by CEO Gavin Ward, who has now been in the chair for six months. Addressing a strong ...
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November 24, 2012 -- Since its introduction over a year ago, Hooman Nissan of Long Beach’s VIP Owner Loyalty Program continues to be an automotive industry leading offering. This highly acclaimed customer service program has ...
US-based restaurant chain Pizza Rustica has introduced its new creation-the Skinny Pizza.The skinny pizza is a personal size,super thin crust margarita pizza that is only 390 calories,the company said. It is made with fresh buffalo ...
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Myer Holdings Limited(MYR)reported first quarter total sales for the thirteen weeks to 27 October 2012 of$688.0 million,up 1.0 percent compared to last year.On a comparable store sales basis,sales were up 0.8 percent compared to last year. ...
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During the 1H FY13 Reliance Retail witnessed strong growth through new store launches and same store sales growth.Turnover grew by over 48%to'4,910 crore($928 million)as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.Unique ...
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Myer Holdings Limited releases full year results ending 28 July 2012. Financial highlights Sales • FY2012 sales down 1.3% to $3,119 million, down 2.0% on a comparable store sales basis • 2H2012 sales down 0.7% to ...
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Japanese convenience store operator Lawson said today (3 July) its continued focus on fresh food in its stores allowed it to grow its customer base during the first quarter of the year. Lawson said operating profit increased 8.4% on the ...
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The Lucky Charm (TLC) newsagency group is planning an overhaul of its stationery business following customer feedback that the category is “unexciting”. TLC managing director Mike Kentros told Stationery News “We have ...
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