Not content with criticising UK market leader Tesco at every turn,
Friends of the Earth is now gunning for world number one Wal-Mart,
accusing it of exploiting planning loopholes to extend floorspace
at 40 Asda stores. But Asda has...
The uncertainty over the future of the Safeway supermarket chain -
the focus of an intense bidding war by all its main UK rivals - has
taken its toll on results at the company, which is now cutting back
on its store refit programme.
Store refits, expansions and openings at a cost of £360 million
were revealed yesterday by UK food retailer Asda. Included in the
revamp are the introduction of three new mezzanine floors in
exisiting Asda stores.
Britain's top two food retailers, Tesco and Sainsbury, are at the
centre of a row over customer loyalty, with Tesco accusing its
rival of trying to lure away customers by offering them money-off
vouchers.
Hypermarkets in Thailand are taking the place of supermarkets,
reports the Bangkok Post. According to a survey, "Thailand's
Shopping Habits", released...
