Tesco Plc Spons ADR (TSCDY) 14.6050 $TSCDY
Investors are Still Waiting for a Turnaround at Tesco
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 1:17PM CDT
U.K. grocers are navigating rough waters as a combination of depressed U.K. market conditions and competition from discounters is having a negative impact on their earnings. Meanwhile, the market is growing impatient waiting for strategies put in...
Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel - Insight into the billion dollar company
PR Newswire Europe - Tue Apr 29, 11:58AM CDT
DUBLIN, Apr. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pw4nq4/trader_joes_and [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pw4nq4/trader_joes_and]) has announced the addition of the "Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pw4nq4/trader_joes_and] report to their offering.
UK Take-Home Trade Market Report 2014
M2 - Tue Apr 29, 4:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hjdk7v/takehome_trade) has announced the addition of the "Take-Home Trade Market Report 2014" report to their offering. This Market Report examines the UK take-home trade market, which encompasses the retail sale of any alcoholic drink for consumption off the premises in which it was purchased. This is opposed to the sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on premises such as in public houses, bars, clubs and restaurants which is not included within the scope of this report. The take-home trade market is often referred to as the off-trade, and is in direct competition with the on-trade. The UK off-trade sector has continued to perform strongly in recent years, despite somewhat chaotic economic conditions, achieving significant annual growth in the years following the 2009 economic recession. This continued in 2013, with an annual growth rate of 2.7%, based on National Statistics data. While growth in the take-home trade has remained strong, the marketplace has experienced a dramatic shift in structure over the past decade or so. The traditional distribution stream in the off-trade, the off-licence, has declined massively, with numerous national operators including Unwins, First Quench, Wine Cellar and Oddbins largely, or entirely, disappearing from UK high streets. The shift has been driven by the rising power of supermarkets in the take-home trade, with numerous factors from cheaper prices, the proliferation of high-street express' store formats and the convenience of sourcing both groceries and alcohol from a one-stop shop driving an increasing volume of consumers away from the off-licence and toward the major UK grocery multiples. Key Topics Covered: 1. Market Definition 2. Market Size 3. Industry Background 4. Competitor Analysis 5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 6. Buying Behaviour 7. Current Issues 8. The Global Market 9. Forecasts 10. Company Profiles 11. Further Sources Companies Mentioned - Asda Group Ltd. - Bargain Booze Ltd. - J Sainsbury Plc. - Majestic Wine Plc. - Tesco Plc - WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hj...home_trade
Unied States Natural and Organic Food Market 2014-2018 with Amy's Kitchen, Nature's Path Foods, Organic Valley of Farmers & Hail Celestial Dominating
M2 - Thu Apr 24, 9:55AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7jvsp/natural_and) has announced the addition of the "Natural and Organic Food Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Natural and Organic Food market in the US will grow at a CAGR of 15.89 percent over the period 2013-2018. The major driver is the increase in the health-conscious population. With the proliferation of information, there is increased awareness about the benefits of natural and organic food compared with conventional food. Private label products are those manufactured and sold by retailers. Private label natural and organic food brands are becoming more prominent in the US as they are priced lower than branded organic food products because of their operational efficiency. In the US, sales of store brand products, primarily food categories such as dairy products, have outpaced the sales of food manufacturers' brands, generating gross margins of more than 35 percent. Hence, the increasing number of private label brands of natural and organic foods is increasing the sale and consumption of natural and organic foods. Also, many large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tesco plc, and Safeway Inc. have entered this market with their special organic food products to target the organic food and health food shopper. Hence, the availability of private label brands is a new trend that is expected to drive the growth of the Natural and Organic Food market in the US during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges in this market is the premium pricing of organic food. The US economy is still recovering from the 2008-2009 recession, and consumer confidence remains low. The high price of organic foods may deter a price-conscious consumer. Key Vendors - Amy's Kitchen Inc. - Nature's Path Foods Inc. - Organic Valley of Farmers - The Hail Celestial Group Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Type - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7...atural_and
Private Label Brands Drives US Natural and Organic Food Market, Says a New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com
PRWeb - Mon Apr 14, 12:32PM CDT
Private label products are those manufactured and sold by retailers. Private label natural and organic food brands are becoming more prominent in the US as they are priced lower than branded organic food products because of their operational efficiency. In the US, sales of store brand products, primarily food categories such as dairy products, have outpaced the sales of food manufacturers' brands, generating gross margins of more than 35 percent. Hence, the increasing number of private label brands of natural and organic foods is increasing the sale and consumption of natural and organic foods. Also, many large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tesco plc, and Safeway Inc. have entered this market with their special organic food products to target the organic food and health food shopper. Hence, the availability of private label brands is a new trend that is expected to drive the growth of the US Natural and Organic Food market during the forecast period.
Whole Foods and the Natural Food Channel - Analysis of the $12.9 Billion Company
M2 - Mon Apr 07, 8:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lxstdv/whole_foods_and) has announced the addition of the "Whole Foods and the Natural Food Channel" report to their offering. The world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods with $12.9 billion in fiscal 2013 sales, Whole Foods Market has long been way ahead of the general retail curve, recognizing, capturing, and driving trends with a strategy of carrying a broad selection of high quality foods that appeal to both natural/organic food shoppers and gourmets. The chain's retail strengths echo market strategies similar to its competitor Trader Joe's, as both seek to capitalize on growing consumer interest in natural and organic products. In many ways, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's also have very similar - and actually often the same - customers. Yet, the striking differences between the two chains are what keep the same consumers shopping at both. At Whole Foods, the focus is premium quality and huge selection. At Trader Joe's, the focus is a sharply edited assortment of great products at great prices. In separate chapters, Whole Foods and the Natural Food Channel analyzes Whole Food's historical growth and expansion strategies, mission/position, store location and design, product standards and programs, use of private label, pricing, advertising and use of social media, organizational structure, ethical and environmental initiatives, consumer demographics and psychographics, and more. In addition the Retail Competitors chapter examines the wave of up-and-coming competitors in the natural foods space. In the past two years, several growth-oriented specialty food retailers and natural food chains - including Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, Fairway Market, and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage - tapped the stock market with initial public offerings (IPOs). Natural Markets Food Group, which owns the Mrs. Green's Natural Market chain, is said to be eyeing an IPO as well. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - Whole Foods Market - Retail Competition - The Natural Food Store Shopper Companies Mentioned - Fairway Market - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market - Kroger Co. - Meijer Co - Natural Grocers - Natural Markets Food Group - Sprouts Farmers Market - Tesco Plc - The Fresh Market - Trader Joe's Co - Whole Foods Market - Yucaipa Cos Visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lx..._foods_and
Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel - Analysis of the $11 Billion Company
M2 - Mon Apr 07, 6:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h5dfns/trader_joes_and) has announced the addition of the "Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel" report to their offering. Renowned for its quirky personality and unique products, Trader Joe's Co. is an $11.3 billion, not-quite-nationwide, chain of more than 400 small-footprint stores that likewise appeal to both natural food shoppers and gourmets and command intense fandom. Unlike conventional supermarkets, Trader Joe's is a destination: a place consumers seek out and travel to over long distances. The chain's retail strengths echo market strategies similar to its competitor Whole Foods, as both seek to capitalize on growing consumer interest in natural and organic products. In many ways, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods also have very similar - and actually often the same - customers. Yet, the striking differences between the two chains are what keep the same consumers shopping at both. At Trader Joe's, the focus is a sharply edited assortment of great products at great prices. At Whole Foods, the focus is premium quality and huge selection. In separate chapters, Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel analyzes Trader Joe's historical growth and expansion strategies, mission/position, store location and design, product standards and programs, use of private label, pricing, advertising and use of social media, organizational structure, ethical and environmental initiatives, consumer demographics and psychographics, and more. In addition the Retail Competitors chapter examines the wave of up-and-coming competitors in the natural foods space. In the past two years, several growth-oriented specialty food retailers and natural food chains - including Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, Fairway Market, and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage - tapped the stock market with initial public offerings (IPOs). Natural Markets Food Group, which owns the Mrs. Green's Natural Market chain, is said to be eyeing an IPO as well. Then there is startup company Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, backed by Midwest-based supercenter retailer Meijer Co. It also is strongly rumored that billionaire investor Ron Burkle's private equity firm Yucaipa Cos. plans to revive the Wild Oats Market name, converting the Fresh & Easy stores it acquired from Tesco Plc in November 2013 into Wild Oats natural foods markets. No. 1 supermarket operator Kroger Co., which maintains more than 2,400 stores across the country under regional banners including Kroger, Ralph's, and Fry's, is also making a play for the natural and organic food space and considers itself the second-largest player in this market after Whole Foods. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Executive Summary Chapter 2: Trader Joe's Chapter 3: Retail Competition Chapter 4: The Natural Food Store Shopper Companies Mentioned - Fairway Market - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market - Kroger Co - Meijer Co - Natural Grocers - Natural Markets Food Group - Sprouts Farmers Market - Tesco Plc - The Fresh Market - Trader Joe's Co - Whole Foods - Yucaipa Cos For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h5...r_joes_and
Global Online Retail Industry Report: Featuring Major Industry Players and Gives Forecasts up to 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 18, 9:45AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99d7jt/global_online) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Retail Industry - Forecast, Opportunities & Trends 2013-2017" report to their offering. This report analyzes this high growth industry in its research report Global Online Retail Industry - Forecast, Opportunities & Trends 2013-2017. The report covers the following: - An analysis of the Global Online Retail Industry through industry definition, industry overview, value & segmentation analysis, industry sales analysis by product categories, region-wise analysis and country-wise sales analysis. An analysis of the global online retail industry through geography and category-wise analysis as well. Growth in mobile online retail is also analyzed along with the impact on store retailers and consumer issues. - An analysis of industry trends such as logistics and infrastructure, the emergence of China in the global online retail industry and others. - A Porter's Five Forces analysis on the Global Online Retail Industry. - An analysis of the major markets such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States through industry overview, industry value & segmentation analysis and an industry forecast. - Forecast of the global online retail industry till 2017. - An analysis of the major industry players such as Amazon.com, Apple Inc, eBay Inc, Staples Inc and others. This analysis of the Global Online Retail Industry is a comprehensive statistical and analytical study of this highly competitive industry. Companies Mentioned: - eBay Inc - Amazon.com - Apple Inc. - Barnes & Noble, Inc. - Best Buy Co., Inc. - Carrefour S.A. - Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. - Conrad Holding SE - Dixons Retail Plc - Home Retail Group Plc - Mercadolibre Inc - Otto (GmbH & Co KG) - Rakuten, Inc - Staples, Inc. - Tesco PLC - Verlagsgruppe Weltbild GmbH - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99...bal_online About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Dialog Semiconductor names Eamonn O'Hare as Non-Executive Director
M2 - Mon Mar 10, 4:27AM CDT
Dialog Semiconductor (FRA
LG.F), a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC, LED solid state lighting and short range wireless technologies, announced today the appointment of Eamonn O'Hare as non-executive director, effective 7 March 2014.
UK Supermarket Own Brands Share of the Market Likely to Remain Over 50% Up Until at Least 2017
M2 - Fri Mar 07, 4:29AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff8xtp/supermarket_own) has announced the addition of the "Supermarket Own Labels Market Report 2013" report to their offering. Supermarkets have been quick to respond to the increased demand for own-brand products, with many investing significant amounts of money into developing tiered private-label lines, such as good', better' and best' ranges. Even premium supermarket chains, such as Waitrose and Marks & Spencer (M&S), have cashed in on the trend towards discount ranges, with both retailers launching their own value grocery ranges essential Waitrose and Simply M&S, respectively in recent years. At the other end of the market, discount chains such as Aldi and Lidl have begun to develop their own premium private-label ranges, in order to appeal to a wider consumer base. While the author forecasts that sales of supermarket own-brand product ranges will continue to increase year-on-year between 2013 and 2017, it is likely that growth will slow somewhat over the next 5 years, as the economy begins to strengthen once again and consumer confidence returns. This, along with recent scandals, such as the horsemeat fiasco which has hit a number of grocery retailers hard in recent months could lead to consumers once again returning to the brands that they favoured pre-recession. Nevertheless, opportunities will still remain for many supermarket retailers to grow and develop their own-brand lines over the coming years, particularly across non-food categories. As a result, Key Note expects supermarket own brands to continue to dominate the grocery market over the next 5 years, with the share of the market represented by own brands likely to remain over 50% up until at least 2017. Companies Mentioned: - Aldi Stores Ltd - ASDA Group Ltd - Greencore Group PLC - Iceland Foods Group Ltd - J Sainsbury PLC - Lidl - McBride PLC - Tesco PLC - The Co-operative Group Ltd - The Future - Waitrose Ltd - WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff...market_own About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Homewares Market 2014-2018: Countries Such as Brazil, Russia, India and China Offer Outstanding Opportunities for Vendors
M2 - Thu Feb 27, 6:54AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wbb5jj/global_homewares) has announced the addition of the "Global Homewares Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Homewares market to grow at a CAGR of 4.67 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in household disposable income. The Global Homewares market has also been witnessing increasing demand from emerging economies. However, the low brand loyalty could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., IKEA International Groups, Lowe's Companies Inc., and Metro AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Ahold U.S.A. Inc., Aldi Inc., Arc Distribution South Africa Pty. Ltd., Carrefour SA, Continental China Pty. Ltd., Clicks Group Ltd., DCM Holdings Co. Ltd., Industria de Diseno Textil SA, Intime Retail Group Co. Ltd., J.C. Penny Company Inc., J Sainsbury plc, Kingfisher Plc, Leroy Merlin SA, Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., Future Group, Fred Meyer Inc., Marks and Spencer Group plc, Mr. Price Group, Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd., Prestige Housewares Ltd., Publix Super Markets Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., SuperValu Inc., Target Corp., Tesco plc, The Kroger Co., RONA Inc., Shop Direct Group, Shoppers Stop Ltd., TJX Companies Inc., Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc, and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The Homewares market in emerging countries such as in the APAC region and the MEA is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China offer outstanding opportunities for vendors providing homewares. These countries have witnessed remarkable economic growth in recent years. Therefore, large sections of the population in these countries have progressed from the poverty level into the middle class and people in this segment have enough money to spend on homeware products to decorate their homes. Thus, the increasing demand for homeware products from emerging economies is a major trend that is expected to lead the growth of the Global Homewares market during the forecast period. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wb..._homewares About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Tractor Supply Enhances Share Buyback Program - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 6:15PM CST
Tractor Supply's Board of Directors authorized the company to buy back additional shares worth $1 billion, taking the total authorization to $2 billion.
The Fresh Market (TFM) Falls: Stock Goes Down 7.5% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 7:51AM CST
The shares of The Fresh Market fell nearly 8% on the day.This breaks the recent trend of TFM, as the stock is now trading below the volatile price range of $33.6 to $36.1 in the past one-month time frame.This Retail Supermarket company has seen a flat track record when it comes to current year estimate revisions.
Safeway Posts Q4 Earnings, Hints Possible Sellout - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 8:00AM CST
Safeway reported adjusted EPS from continuing operations of 53 cents
E-Commerce - The Internet Grocery Market Market Update 2014 Report
M2 - Fri Feb 14, 4:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/23mdf9/ecommerce_the) has announced the addition of the "E-Commerce - The Internet Grocery Market Market Update 2014" report to their offering. This Market Update examines the Internet grocery market within the UK, in particular focusing on developments within the supermarkets online sector and the niche or specialist suppliers sector of the market. E-commerce is a relatively new consumer marketplace within which existing in-store retailers, as well as emerging online-only retailers, are building on opportunities to expand and reach a wider consumer base via multi-channel strategies. In this sense, the marketplace is currently in a state of development and the market's value is rising at a double-digit growth rate each year, with an estimated 18% increase having occurred between 2012 and 2013. The supermarkets online sector largely consists of the dominant grocery retailers within the UK, notably the big four': Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's and Waitrose; as well as online-only brand Ocado. Dominating the marketplace through innovations in mobile technology such as customer-interfacing smartphone applications (apps), as well as expanding click-and-collect services and distribution coverage, the market leaders are able to provide convenient services to a wide customer base. Although accounting for the minority share of the market's value, niche and specialist suppliers have been increasing their presence in recent years as several small businesses are emerging within the marketplace and building on opportunities to fill gaps in the market in terms of organic produce, dietary requirements, healthy diet plans and specialist niche food produce. One of the key trends driving the success of the e-commerce grocery market is the roll out of household broadband services throughout the UK demographic, with a higher proportion of consumers each year having access and regular usage of Internet technology. Tablet devices and smartphones have widened opportunities for competitors to create online apps so that grocery retail sites can be accessed and e-commerce orders can be placed while people are on the move. Other trends discussed in relation to the scope of the report include changes in consumer tendencies, issues impacting on the sourcing of food produce and the costs of food products in the UK market, as well as new product development (NPD) and innovation. Despite the revenue potential and continuing market growth of the industry, several leading grocery competitors are yet to enter the e-commerce market. Further companies are expected to take advantage of the opportunities e-commerce offers within the following years, leading the authors to estimate that the market will almost double in value over the coming 5-year period between 2014 and 2018. Key Topics Covered: Report Coverage Market Sectors Market Trends Economic Trends Market Position The Total Market By Market Sector Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Corporate Partnerships New Website Launches And Increased Competition In The Marketplace Corporate Activity New Technological Innovation And Online Developments Legislative Changes Environmental And Social Issues Forecasts To Market Growth Future Trends Definitions Further Information Companies Mentioned - Asda Group Ltd - J Sainsbury Plc - Ocado Ltd - Tesco Plc - Waitrose Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/23...mmerce_the About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
ARM Holdings plc: Appointment of New Chairman
M2 - Mon Jan 27, 7:23AM CST
ARM Holdings plc (announces that Sir John Buchanan is stepping down as Chairman, at his request, due to a medical condition. The Board has conducted a thorough search and is pleased to announce that Stuart Chambers will join the Board today as Chairman designate and will succeed Sir John Buchanan as Chairman on 1 March 2014.
Value Line declares dividend of USD0.15 per share for quarter
M2 - Fri Jan 17, 5:40AM CST
Value Line Inc (NASDAQ:VALU), a provider of investment research, reported on Thursday that its board of directors authorised a common stock cash dividend of USD0.15 per share for the quarter, on the company's 9,824,781 outstanding shares of common stock as of 16 January 2014.
Verizon's technology helps Tesco to transform global retail opportunities
M2 - Wed Jan 15, 7:22AM CST
US-based broadband and telecommunications company Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ)(Nasdaq: VZ) announced on Tuesday a partnership with retailing company Tesco plc (LSE:TSCO.L).
Tesco announces subsidiary's successful completion of sale and leaseback transaction with Samsung SRA in South Korea
M2 - Fri Jan 03, 10:12AM CST
Retail company Tesco PLC confirmed on Friday that its wholly owned subsidiary Homeplus Co Ltd has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transaction with Samsung SRA for a portfolio of four Homeplus stores and accompanying mall space, with total gross proceeds of more than GBP355m.
The Yucaipa Companies Completes Acquisition of Fresh & Easy
Business Wire - Tue Nov 26, 5:41PM CST
The Yucaipa Companies, a U.S. based private investment firm, today officially acquired Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market from United Kingdom based Tesco PLC.
Investors are Still Waiting for a Turnaround at Tesco
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 1:17PM CDT
U.K. grocers are navigating rough waters as a combination of depressed U.K. market conditions and competition from discounters is having a negative impact on their earnings. Meanwhile, the market is growing impatient waiting for strategies put in...
Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel - Insight into the billion dollar company
PR Newswire Europe - Tue Apr 29, 11:58AM CDT
DUBLIN, Apr. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pw4nq4/trader_joes_and [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pw4nq4/trader_joes_and]) has announced the addition of the "Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pw4nq4/trader_joes_and] report to their offering.
UK Take-Home Trade Market Report 2014
M2 - Tue Apr 29, 4:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hjdk7v/takehome_trade) has announced the addition of the "Take-Home Trade Market Report 2014" report to their offering. This Market Report examines the UK take-home trade market, which encompasses the retail sale of any alcoholic drink for consumption off the premises in which it was purchased. This is opposed to the sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on premises such as in public houses, bars, clubs and restaurants which is not included within the scope of this report. The take-home trade market is often referred to as the off-trade, and is in direct competition with the on-trade. The UK off-trade sector has continued to perform strongly in recent years, despite somewhat chaotic economic conditions, achieving significant annual growth in the years following the 2009 economic recession. This continued in 2013, with an annual growth rate of 2.7%, based on National Statistics data. While growth in the take-home trade has remained strong, the marketplace has experienced a dramatic shift in structure over the past decade or so. The traditional distribution stream in the off-trade, the off-licence, has declined massively, with numerous national operators including Unwins, First Quench, Wine Cellar and Oddbins largely, or entirely, disappearing from UK high streets. The shift has been driven by the rising power of supermarkets in the take-home trade, with numerous factors from cheaper prices, the proliferation of high-street express' store formats and the convenience of sourcing both groceries and alcohol from a one-stop shop driving an increasing volume of consumers away from the off-licence and toward the major UK grocery multiples. Key Topics Covered: 1. Market Definition 2. Market Size 3. Industry Background 4. Competitor Analysis 5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 6. Buying Behaviour 7. Current Issues 8. The Global Market 9. Forecasts 10. Company Profiles 11. Further Sources Companies Mentioned - Asda Group Ltd. - Bargain Booze Ltd. - J Sainsbury Plc. - Majestic Wine Plc. - Tesco Plc - WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hj...home_trade
Unied States Natural and Organic Food Market 2014-2018 with Amy's Kitchen, Nature's Path Foods, Organic Valley of Farmers & Hail Celestial Dominating
M2 - Thu Apr 24, 9:55AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7jvsp/natural_and) has announced the addition of the "Natural and Organic Food Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Natural and Organic Food market in the US will grow at a CAGR of 15.89 percent over the period 2013-2018. The major driver is the increase in the health-conscious population. With the proliferation of information, there is increased awareness about the benefits of natural and organic food compared with conventional food. Private label products are those manufactured and sold by retailers. Private label natural and organic food brands are becoming more prominent in the US as they are priced lower than branded organic food products because of their operational efficiency. In the US, sales of store brand products, primarily food categories such as dairy products, have outpaced the sales of food manufacturers' brands, generating gross margins of more than 35 percent. Hence, the increasing number of private label brands of natural and organic foods is increasing the sale and consumption of natural and organic foods. Also, many large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tesco plc, and Safeway Inc. have entered this market with their special organic food products to target the organic food and health food shopper. Hence, the availability of private label brands is a new trend that is expected to drive the growth of the Natural and Organic Food market in the US during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges in this market is the premium pricing of organic food. The US economy is still recovering from the 2008-2009 recession, and consumer confidence remains low. The high price of organic foods may deter a price-conscious consumer. Key Vendors - Amy's Kitchen Inc. - Nature's Path Foods Inc. - Organic Valley of Farmers - The Hail Celestial Group Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Type - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w7...atural_and
Private Label Brands Drives US Natural and Organic Food Market, Says a New Research Report at ReportsnReports.com
PRWeb - Mon Apr 14, 12:32PM CDT
Private label products are those manufactured and sold by retailers. Private label natural and organic food brands are becoming more prominent in the US as they are priced lower than branded organic food products because of their operational efficiency. In the US, sales of store brand products, primarily food categories such as dairy products, have outpaced the sales of food manufacturers' brands, generating gross margins of more than 35 percent. Hence, the increasing number of private label brands of natural and organic foods is increasing the sale and consumption of natural and organic foods. Also, many large retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tesco plc, and Safeway Inc. have entered this market with their special organic food products to target the organic food and health food shopper. Hence, the availability of private label brands is a new trend that is expected to drive the growth of the US Natural and Organic Food market during the forecast period.
Whole Foods and the Natural Food Channel - Analysis of the $12.9 Billion Company
M2 - Mon Apr 07, 8:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lxstdv/whole_foods_and) has announced the addition of the "Whole Foods and the Natural Food Channel" report to their offering. The world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods with $12.9 billion in fiscal 2013 sales, Whole Foods Market has long been way ahead of the general retail curve, recognizing, capturing, and driving trends with a strategy of carrying a broad selection of high quality foods that appeal to both natural/organic food shoppers and gourmets. The chain's retail strengths echo market strategies similar to its competitor Trader Joe's, as both seek to capitalize on growing consumer interest in natural and organic products. In many ways, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's also have very similar - and actually often the same - customers. Yet, the striking differences between the two chains are what keep the same consumers shopping at both. At Whole Foods, the focus is premium quality and huge selection. At Trader Joe's, the focus is a sharply edited assortment of great products at great prices. In separate chapters, Whole Foods and the Natural Food Channel analyzes Whole Food's historical growth and expansion strategies, mission/position, store location and design, product standards and programs, use of private label, pricing, advertising and use of social media, organizational structure, ethical and environmental initiatives, consumer demographics and psychographics, and more. In addition the Retail Competitors chapter examines the wave of up-and-coming competitors in the natural foods space. In the past two years, several growth-oriented specialty food retailers and natural food chains - including Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, Fairway Market, and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage - tapped the stock market with initial public offerings (IPOs). Natural Markets Food Group, which owns the Mrs. Green's Natural Market chain, is said to be eyeing an IPO as well. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - Whole Foods Market - Retail Competition - The Natural Food Store Shopper Companies Mentioned - Fairway Market - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market - Kroger Co. - Meijer Co - Natural Grocers - Natural Markets Food Group - Sprouts Farmers Market - Tesco Plc - The Fresh Market - Trader Joe's Co - Whole Foods Market - Yucaipa Cos Visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lx..._foods_and
Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel - Analysis of the $11 Billion Company
M2 - Mon Apr 07, 6:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h5dfns/trader_joes_and) has announced the addition of the "Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel" report to their offering. Renowned for its quirky personality and unique products, Trader Joe's Co. is an $11.3 billion, not-quite-nationwide, chain of more than 400 small-footprint stores that likewise appeal to both natural food shoppers and gourmets and command intense fandom. Unlike conventional supermarkets, Trader Joe's is a destination: a place consumers seek out and travel to over long distances. The chain's retail strengths echo market strategies similar to its competitor Whole Foods, as both seek to capitalize on growing consumer interest in natural and organic products. In many ways, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods also have very similar - and actually often the same - customers. Yet, the striking differences between the two chains are what keep the same consumers shopping at both. At Trader Joe's, the focus is a sharply edited assortment of great products at great prices. At Whole Foods, the focus is premium quality and huge selection. In separate chapters, Trader Joe's and the Natural Food Channel analyzes Trader Joe's historical growth and expansion strategies, mission/position, store location and design, product standards and programs, use of private label, pricing, advertising and use of social media, organizational structure, ethical and environmental initiatives, consumer demographics and psychographics, and more. In addition the Retail Competitors chapter examines the wave of up-and-coming competitors in the natural foods space. In the past two years, several growth-oriented specialty food retailers and natural food chains - including Sprouts Farmers Market, The Fresh Market, Fairway Market, and Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage - tapped the stock market with initial public offerings (IPOs). Natural Markets Food Group, which owns the Mrs. Green's Natural Market chain, is said to be eyeing an IPO as well. Then there is startup company Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, backed by Midwest-based supercenter retailer Meijer Co. It also is strongly rumored that billionaire investor Ron Burkle's private equity firm Yucaipa Cos. plans to revive the Wild Oats Market name, converting the Fresh & Easy stores it acquired from Tesco Plc in November 2013 into Wild Oats natural foods markets. No. 1 supermarket operator Kroger Co., which maintains more than 2,400 stores across the country under regional banners including Kroger, Ralph's, and Fry's, is also making a play for the natural and organic food space and considers itself the second-largest player in this market after Whole Foods. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Executive Summary Chapter 2: Trader Joe's Chapter 3: Retail Competition Chapter 4: The Natural Food Store Shopper Companies Mentioned - Fairway Market - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market - Kroger Co - Meijer Co - Natural Grocers - Natural Markets Food Group - Sprouts Farmers Market - Tesco Plc - The Fresh Market - Trader Joe's Co - Whole Foods - Yucaipa Cos For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h5...r_joes_and
Global Online Retail Industry Report: Featuring Major Industry Players and Gives Forecasts up to 2017
M2 - Tue Mar 18, 9:45AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99d7jt/global_online) has announced the addition of the "Global Online Retail Industry - Forecast, Opportunities & Trends 2013-2017" report to their offering. This report analyzes this high growth industry in its research report Global Online Retail Industry - Forecast, Opportunities & Trends 2013-2017. The report covers the following: - An analysis of the Global Online Retail Industry through industry definition, industry overview, value & segmentation analysis, industry sales analysis by product categories, region-wise analysis and country-wise sales analysis. An analysis of the global online retail industry through geography and category-wise analysis as well. Growth in mobile online retail is also analyzed along with the impact on store retailers and consumer issues. - An analysis of industry trends such as logistics and infrastructure, the emergence of China in the global online retail industry and others. - A Porter's Five Forces analysis on the Global Online Retail Industry. - An analysis of the major markets such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States through industry overview, industry value & segmentation analysis and an industry forecast. - Forecast of the global online retail industry till 2017. - An analysis of the major industry players such as Amazon.com, Apple Inc, eBay Inc, Staples Inc and others. This analysis of the Global Online Retail Industry is a comprehensive statistical and analytical study of this highly competitive industry. Companies Mentioned: - eBay Inc - Amazon.com - Apple Inc. - Barnes & Noble, Inc. - Best Buy Co., Inc. - Carrefour S.A. - Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. - Conrad Holding SE - Dixons Retail Plc - Home Retail Group Plc - Mercadolibre Inc - Otto (GmbH & Co KG) - Rakuten, Inc - Staples, Inc. - Tesco PLC - Verlagsgruppe Weltbild GmbH - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99...bal_online About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Dialog Semiconductor names Eamonn O'Hare as Non-Executive Director
M2 - Mon Mar 10, 4:27AM CDT
Dialog Semiconductor (FRA
LG.F), a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC, LED solid state lighting and short range wireless technologies, announced today the appointment of Eamonn O'Hare as non-executive director, effective 7 March 2014. UK Supermarket Own Brands Share of the Market Likely to Remain Over 50% Up Until at Least 2017
M2 - Fri Mar 07, 4:29AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff8xtp/supermarket_own) has announced the addition of the "Supermarket Own Labels Market Report 2013" report to their offering. Supermarkets have been quick to respond to the increased demand for own-brand products, with many investing significant amounts of money into developing tiered private-label lines, such as good', better' and best' ranges. Even premium supermarket chains, such as Waitrose and Marks & Spencer (M&S), have cashed in on the trend towards discount ranges, with both retailers launching their own value grocery ranges essential Waitrose and Simply M&S, respectively in recent years. At the other end of the market, discount chains such as Aldi and Lidl have begun to develop their own premium private-label ranges, in order to appeal to a wider consumer base. While the author forecasts that sales of supermarket own-brand product ranges will continue to increase year-on-year between 2013 and 2017, it is likely that growth will slow somewhat over the next 5 years, as the economy begins to strengthen once again and consumer confidence returns. This, along with recent scandals, such as the horsemeat fiasco which has hit a number of grocery retailers hard in recent months could lead to consumers once again returning to the brands that they favoured pre-recession. Nevertheless, opportunities will still remain for many supermarket retailers to grow and develop their own-brand lines over the coming years, particularly across non-food categories. As a result, Key Note expects supermarket own brands to continue to dominate the grocery market over the next 5 years, with the share of the market represented by own brands likely to remain over 50% up until at least 2017. Companies Mentioned: - Aldi Stores Ltd - ASDA Group Ltd - Greencore Group PLC - Iceland Foods Group Ltd - J Sainsbury PLC - Lidl - McBride PLC - Tesco PLC - The Co-operative Group Ltd - The Future - Waitrose Ltd - WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ff...market_own About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Homewares Market 2014-2018: Countries Such as Brazil, Russia, India and China Offer Outstanding Opportunities for Vendors
M2 - Thu Feb 27, 6:54AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wbb5jj/global_homewares) has announced the addition of the "Global Homewares Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Homewares market to grow at a CAGR of 4.67 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in household disposable income. The Global Homewares market has also been witnessing increasing demand from emerging economies. However, the low brand loyalty could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., IKEA International Groups, Lowe's Companies Inc., and Metro AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Ahold U.S.A. Inc., Aldi Inc., Arc Distribution South Africa Pty. Ltd., Carrefour SA, Continental China Pty. Ltd., Clicks Group Ltd., DCM Holdings Co. Ltd., Industria de Diseno Textil SA, Intime Retail Group Co. Ltd., J.C. Penny Company Inc., J Sainsbury plc, Kingfisher Plc, Leroy Merlin SA, Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., Future Group, Fred Meyer Inc., Marks and Spencer Group plc, Mr. Price Group, Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd., Prestige Housewares Ltd., Publix Super Markets Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., SuperValu Inc., Target Corp., Tesco plc, The Kroger Co., RONA Inc., Shop Direct Group, Shoppers Stop Ltd., TJX Companies Inc., Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc, and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The Homewares market in emerging countries such as in the APAC region and the MEA is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China offer outstanding opportunities for vendors providing homewares. These countries have witnessed remarkable economic growth in recent years. Therefore, large sections of the population in these countries have progressed from the poverty level into the middle class and people in this segment have enough money to spend on homeware products to decorate their homes. Thus, the increasing demand for homeware products from emerging economies is a major trend that is expected to lead the growth of the Global Homewares market during the forecast period. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wb..._homewares About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Tractor Supply Enhances Share Buyback Program - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 25, 6:15PM CST
Tractor Supply's Board of Directors authorized the company to buy back additional shares worth $1 billion, taking the total authorization to $2 billion.
The Fresh Market (TFM) Falls: Stock Goes Down 7.5% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 7:51AM CST
The shares of The Fresh Market fell nearly 8% on the day.This breaks the recent trend of TFM, as the stock is now trading below the volatile price range of $33.6 to $36.1 in the past one-month time frame.This Retail Supermarket company has seen a flat track record when it comes to current year estimate revisions.
Safeway Posts Q4 Earnings, Hints Possible Sellout - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 20, 8:00AM CST
Safeway reported adjusted EPS from continuing operations of 53 cents
E-Commerce - The Internet Grocery Market Market Update 2014 Report
M2 - Fri Feb 14, 4:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/23mdf9/ecommerce_the) has announced the addition of the "E-Commerce - The Internet Grocery Market Market Update 2014" report to their offering. This Market Update examines the Internet grocery market within the UK, in particular focusing on developments within the supermarkets online sector and the niche or specialist suppliers sector of the market. E-commerce is a relatively new consumer marketplace within which existing in-store retailers, as well as emerging online-only retailers, are building on opportunities to expand and reach a wider consumer base via multi-channel strategies. In this sense, the marketplace is currently in a state of development and the market's value is rising at a double-digit growth rate each year, with an estimated 18% increase having occurred between 2012 and 2013. The supermarkets online sector largely consists of the dominant grocery retailers within the UK, notably the big four': Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's and Waitrose; as well as online-only brand Ocado. Dominating the marketplace through innovations in mobile technology such as customer-interfacing smartphone applications (apps), as well as expanding click-and-collect services and distribution coverage, the market leaders are able to provide convenient services to a wide customer base. Although accounting for the minority share of the market's value, niche and specialist suppliers have been increasing their presence in recent years as several small businesses are emerging within the marketplace and building on opportunities to fill gaps in the market in terms of organic produce, dietary requirements, healthy diet plans and specialist niche food produce. One of the key trends driving the success of the e-commerce grocery market is the roll out of household broadband services throughout the UK demographic, with a higher proportion of consumers each year having access and regular usage of Internet technology. Tablet devices and smartphones have widened opportunities for competitors to create online apps so that grocery retail sites can be accessed and e-commerce orders can be placed while people are on the move. Other trends discussed in relation to the scope of the report include changes in consumer tendencies, issues impacting on the sourcing of food produce and the costs of food products in the UK market, as well as new product development (NPD) and innovation. Despite the revenue potential and continuing market growth of the industry, several leading grocery competitors are yet to enter the e-commerce market. Further companies are expected to take advantage of the opportunities e-commerce offers within the following years, leading the authors to estimate that the market will almost double in value over the coming 5-year period between 2014 and 2018. Key Topics Covered: Report Coverage Market Sectors Market Trends Economic Trends Market Position The Total Market By Market Sector Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Corporate Partnerships New Website Launches And Increased Competition In The Marketplace Corporate Activity New Technological Innovation And Online Developments Legislative Changes Environmental And Social Issues Forecasts To Market Growth Future Trends Definitions Further Information Companies Mentioned - Asda Group Ltd - J Sainsbury Plc - Ocado Ltd - Tesco Plc - Waitrose Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/23...mmerce_the About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
ARM Holdings plc: Appointment of New Chairman
M2 - Mon Jan 27, 7:23AM CST
ARM Holdings plc (announces that Sir John Buchanan is stepping down as Chairman, at his request, due to a medical condition. The Board has conducted a thorough search and is pleased to announce that Stuart Chambers will join the Board today as Chairman designate and will succeed Sir John Buchanan as Chairman on 1 March 2014.
Value Line declares dividend of USD0.15 per share for quarter
M2 - Fri Jan 17, 5:40AM CST
Value Line Inc (NASDAQ:VALU), a provider of investment research, reported on Thursday that its board of directors authorised a common stock cash dividend of USD0.15 per share for the quarter, on the company's 9,824,781 outstanding shares of common stock as of 16 January 2014.
Verizon's technology helps Tesco to transform global retail opportunities
M2 - Wed Jan 15, 7:22AM CST
US-based broadband and telecommunications company Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ)(Nasdaq: VZ) announced on Tuesday a partnership with retailing company Tesco plc (LSE:TSCO.L).
Tesco announces subsidiary's successful completion of sale and leaseback transaction with Samsung SRA in South Korea
M2 - Fri Jan 03, 10:12AM CST
Retail company Tesco PLC confirmed on Friday that its wholly owned subsidiary Homeplus Co Ltd has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transaction with Samsung SRA for a portfolio of four Homeplus stores and accompanying mall space, with total gross proceeds of more than GBP355m.
The Yucaipa Companies Completes Acquisition of Fresh & Easy
Business Wire - Tue Nov 26, 5:41PM CST
The Yucaipa Companies, a U.S. based private investment firm, today officially acquired Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market from United Kingdom based Tesco PLC.
