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Uganda welcomes second Carrefour store as the retailer continues with expansion plans in East Africa
UGANDA – Dubai-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) and the regional franchise holder of Carrefour has opened its second store in Uganda. Launch of the…
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DSM unveils new solutions for hard seltzer production as Spindrift launches first alcoholic beverage
NETHERLANDS– Dutch multinational health and nutrition company DSM launched an integrated portfolio of solutions to support the burgeoning hard seltzer market. The new solution features…
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British confectionery brand Thorntons to close all UK stores citing ongoing Covid-19 impact on retail market
UK – British confectionery brand and retailer Thorntons has announced that it is permanently closing its UK stores, after more than 100 years of trading.…
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Shoprite soars above COVID-19 hiccups reporting 4.7% rise in half year sales, banking on home market
SOUTH AFRICA – South African retailer Shoprite has eased Africa push to focus on domestic market gains with the supermarket chain owner revealing that it…
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DS Smith to invest in two new packaging facilities as Belvac boosts can development capabilities
EUROPE – British multinational packaging company, DS Smith has announced a £100 million (about US$139 million) investment in two new packaging sites in Europe to…