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MARKET RESEARCH
Private label is poised for strong growth in Poland, predicts market researcher PMR.
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IN THE STORES
Aldi plans to open 10-15 stores annually in Hungary, increasing the number of its units to over 110 in three years, according to published reports.
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Eroski to add 150 stores in Spain
Eroski reportedly plans to open 150 supermarkets by 2013 through a franchise system, as it looks to keep growing in Spain.
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Pick n Pay launches premium brand
Pick n Pay, the South African supermarket retailer, has launched a premium brand called Finest.
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Ahold plans 10 stores in Belgium
Ahold plans to have 10 Albert Heijn stores in Belgium by the end of next year.
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El Corte Inglés introduces beauty range
El Corte Inglés, the Spanish department store retailer, has launched its first beauty product range.
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IKEA goes with private label foods
IKEA, the giant home improvement retailer, is delisting branded food from its Swedish food stores and replacing them with an expanded private label range.
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New brands boost UK retailers
UK supermarket retailers are reporting success with their new brands.
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Delhaize looks to expand across Europe
Following acquisition of Delta Maxi earlier this year, Delhaize is now looking across Europe for its growth.
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Lidl raises sales targets for new stores
Lidl is setting higher sales targets for its new stores, reports Lebensmittel Zeitung.
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Discounters gain in UK and Ireland
Discounters are making big gains in the UK and Ireland as shoppers struggle with a weak economy and the threat of inflation.
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Private label gains as trade promotions decline
Private label is picking up market share across Europe as A-brands cut back on their trade promotions, according to a new report from SymphonyIRI.
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