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THE festive season is already giving the impression that there will be little cheer for the retail sector as consumers cut back on spending. However, the major food outlets ar

MIKE Russell, the Scottish environment minister, has pledged his backing to a funding application from the European Union for a successful business support under serious t

Carrefour has insisted it is pursuing expansion in the Indian market both in the cash-and-carry and consumer retail sectors.

Hormel Foods, the US food group, has posted a 4% drop in full-year net earnings, which dipped to US$285.5m, after fourth-quarter earnings plunged 33% to $67.8m.

United Natural Foods Inc., a food distributor, said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 2 percent as growth in operating expenses outpaced the impact of higher sales.

Irish food group Greencore today (25 November) posted a 4.5% drop in annual operating profits due to currency fluctuations, rising costs and the global consumer slowdown.

BOSTON, MA (MARKET WIRE) The Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development (MassEcon) honored CSN Stores today as one of the state's leading businesses this year. Eighty companies were nominated for the fifth annual Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Award and CSN was one of 15 to receive it. The third-largest U.S. e-retailer of home goods, CSN was also the only e-commerce company to be honored by MassEcon this year.

BROOMFIELD, CO (MARKET WIRE) Noodles & Company, the quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant that serves a balanced menu of freshly sautéed Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine, will open its second Broomfield restaurant and 35th location in Colorado on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 4530 West 121st Avenue.

PALO ALTO, Calif. - HP today announced it has been awarded a seven-year infrastructure services contract from Sara Lee Corporation to manage its global technology environment. - - The deal is part of S... [WebWire - Wednesday, november 26, 2008]

Red Kettle Bell Ringers Will Be At Stores Throughout The Holidays To Raise Funds - - CINCINNATI, Ohio. - The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its family of stores are once again supporting The Salvation Army'... [WebWire - Wednesday, november 26, 2008]