Aldi: a Lidl bit of trouble in Spain

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Basic consolidates after a tough year

With annual sales just about holding up, organics retailer Basic's margins have come under pressure. As a consequence, expansion plans have been put on hold, and the company has announced job cuts, reducing its staff headcount from 850 to 780. The outlook is bleak as even the buoyant organic sector will not prove completely immune to the expected downturn in consumer expenditure.

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Discounters set to claim half of German grocery sales

A combination of the 2007 VAT hike and the discounter boom is severely impacting Germany's retailing landscape. For the first time since 2002, the sector contracted, posting a decline of 0.9%. As a direct result of extremely tough trading conditions, consolidation is becoming an attractive option to an increasing number of retailers; however, other routes to success in the market remain.

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Eating out: Brits spend E2.16 billion on foodservice breakfasts

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Foodservice: five billion UK meals to be served in 2006

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Fruit and vegetables: UK young families spend 18% more

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Groceries: Germany has lowest margins, UK has highest

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Metro Group: on target for strong growth

Metro Group's Q3 results reveal a polarized performance between domestic and international operations. While international operations grew strongly by 11.9% to reach E8.1 billion, sales in Germany declined by 0.3% to E6.0 billion. Once the integration of the Wal-Mart stores in Germany is completed, Metro's domestic outlook should improve.

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Metro: slavering over the Croatian market

The retailer has taken yet another international step by moving into Croatia. Metro's international expansion policy, funded by divesting many of its non-cash and carry operations, is bolder than that of many of other food retailers. It seems to be paying off. In developed and less developed markets, Metro is going from strength to strength.

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Retail consolidation: just three food and drink retailers hold 96% of Swedish market

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