GLG News by Supermarket Experts

The implications are far greater than not being able to produce 1,600 megawatts of electricity. Politically justified criminal damage is even more alarming than the British courts seemingly agreeing with it!

Commodity inflation appears to have peaked for the short term but long term commodities will continue to rise creating above average food inflation.How food and restaurant companies react will be the key to future price increases.

As commodity and energy costs continue to rise it has put more pressure on the botton lines of all food companies.Food companies have had to raise prices to offset these increases.However not all food companies are losing share to private label as a result of the price increases.

1. One of the reasons behind the new draft for the regulation of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy in Spain, which changes dramatically this sector’s regulation, is the significant effect that, the Ministry for Industry argues, the PV feed-in tariff has on the electricity tariff. But this is neither...

1. The merger of British Airways and Iberia makes good common sense for at least five reasons. 2. It could even be the first step towards the largest airline in the world by merging in the future with their partner American Airlines.

1. It seems very unlikely that any last-minute surprise avoids that Gas Natural, finally and after two other attempts in 2003 and 2005, takes over a Spanish electricity company. 2. The next battle is going to be fought in Iberdrola’s court, but it’s going to be very difficult for ACS’ Florentino Pérez...

1. The cap on photovoltaic (PV) power capacity will be based on annual caps with the new regulation, rather than on accumulative power, as with current regulation. 2. Feed-in tariffs are significantly cut by the new regulation, especially for on-the-ground facilities.

Macys in store servicing of current customers is a key to there growth in this very tough retail climate. There addition of new branded merchandise catagoires , Ie Martha Stewart, Donald Trump , etc. gives them a creative edge to be competative in the next 2 qtrs. The jury is out for most better retailsers...

As reported in market research firm IGD's Retail Analysis, Whole Foods is set to sign leases for another London Store in the Canary Wharf area as well as a location in Birmingham.  Manchester is reportedly also on the radar.  Yet here at home as the chain integrates its new Wild Oats stores...

Increasing commodity costs are having a negative impact to the growth of organic and natural foods.As commodities increase consumers are being more selective and price sensitive in their grocery shopping.This trend does not bode well for retailers like Whole Foods (WFMI) and the manufacturers that...