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Aldi set to build stores in China in 2017
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Morrisons revives Safeway brand
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UK: Co-op to double number of local suppliers
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- Double the amount of local suppliers.
- Break down barriers to trading by sharing technical expertise and practical support, understanding the challenges faced by small suppliers it will create the best route to market.
- Avoid any expensive and duplicate audits with a universal standard (SALSA accreditation) for food production, legislation and labelling.
- Not seek exclusivity to help small businesses to grow.
- Build long-term relationships with suppliers and growers, offering greater certainty and stability while championing local suppliers. (internationalsupermarketnews.com)
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US: Retailers make top revenue in four states
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UK: Storms drown Booth’s profits
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UK: Bestway unveils investment plan across 575 Best-one stores
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Lidl plans to invest another €60 mln in expansion in Lithuania next year
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Mercadona suppliers invested €1.3bn in innovation between 2012 and 2016
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Dunnes Stores crowned lead Irish supermarket
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LuLu opens export facility in US
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Discount growing quickly in Colombia
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Qatar: Al Meera’s chief executive resigns
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Spain's DIA launches new corporate brand
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Serbian discounter TSV Diskont expands to Croatia
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