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In emerging markets Wal-Mart pledges to sell $1 billion of food from small and medium farmers

billv — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:17:17 +0000

New York Times, October 14, 2010

Wal-Mart Stores announced a program on Thursday that would focus on sustainable agriculture among its suppliers, as the retail giant tries to expand its efforts to improve environmental efficiency among its suppliers.

BHARTI WALMART calls for change to India sourcing rules

billv — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:22:31 +0000

Planet Retail 1 Oct 2010

Indian joint venture operation Bharti Walmart has called for the Indian government to remove restrictions allowing FDI-backed wholesale firms to sell no more than 25% of their total turnover to a group retailer. The latest relaxation in FDI rules by the government lifted restrictions on products being sold only for internal use. However, Bharti Walmart Chairman Rajan Bharti Mittal said that this was only "half the job done" and told reporters that the group had written to the finance ministry demanding the removal of the 25% cap.

Wal-Mart in talks to buy South Africa's Massmart

billv — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:37:18 +0000

Guardian 27 September 2010

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, is planning a major move into the fast-expanding African market, announcing today that it is in talks to buy South Africa's third-largest retailer, Massmart.

Wal-Mart in talks to buy South Africa's Massmart

billv — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:35:47 +0000

Guardian 27 September 2010

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, is planning a major move into the fast-expanding African market, announcing today that it is in talks to buy South Africa's third-largest retailer, Massmart.

FDI rules in India to include creation of back-end logistics

billv — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:42:05 +0000

Planet Retail 6 Sep 2010

The Indian government plans to allow only those retailers who first invest in back-end supply chain and infrastructure to set up multi-brand retail outlets in the country, India's Financial Express reports. The Indian Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) said that interested players will first have to set up cash & carry outlets, sourcing centres and the entire supply chain before they enter retailing.

FDI rules in India to include creation of back-end logistics

billv — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:41:34 +0000

Planet Retail 6 Sep 2010

WALMART adjusts business to local conditions in India

billv — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:44:03 +0000

Planet Retail 16 Aug 2010

Walmart has been forced to create a unique business model in India due to its immature supply chain, India's Business Standard reports. The supermarket chain, whose supply chain is known for its efficiency, awards marks out of 100 to all suppliers. Whereas in other countries most suppliers score around 95, in India the average is a mere 60 points.

WALMART adjusts business to local conditions in India

billv — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:42:51 +0000

Planet Retail 16 Aug 2010

CARREFOUR India calls for 100% FDI in retail

billv — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:59:25 +0000

Planet Retail 11 Aug 2010

Hypermarket operator Carrefour has called for India to allow 100% FDI in multi-brand stores, following a similar call from Walmart. Carrefour said the move would ease inflationary pressures, and promise to create a strong infrastructure and thousands of jobs in India if the change in the law came about. "Any cap or restriction on FDI in this sector may result in potential loss of opportunities and avenues of inclusive growth of the retail sector," Carrefour said.

UK: Government unveils supermarket ‘adjudicator’ to protect farmers

billv — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:14:44 +0000

Farmers Guardian 3 August 2010

THE Government has announced groundbreaking plans to create a supermarket ‘adjudicator' to investigate and solve supply disputes between farmers, suppliers and supermarkets.