Wal-Mart gets the edge in India as Tesco ends talks with Bharti

Wal-Mart gets the edge in India as Tesco ends talks with Bharti



The Wall Street Journal Europe

27 Nov 2006



REUTERS NEWS SERVICE LONDON—Britain’s Tesco PLC failed to clinch a deal with Indian conglomerate Bharti Enterprises Ltd., clearing the way for the world’s biggest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of the U.S., to get access to the lucrative Indian retail... read more...

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Wal-Mart may tie up with Bharti for retail foray

Wal-Mart may tie up with Bharti for retail foray



Economic Times

18 Nov 2006



THERE’S wide speculation that Wal-Mart has finally identified Bharti as its potential partner in India and is close to signing a franchisee agreement for its consumer retail venture, reports Our Bureau in New Delhi. Simultaneously, the buzz is that the... read more...

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Sainsbury’s scores with recovery based on quality food

Sainsbury’s scores with recovery based on quality food

Julia Finch City editor

The Guardian

16 Nov 2006



Sainsbury’s unveiled its “best performance for many years” yesterday as it posted industry-beating sales and bottomline profits more than double last year’s. The 770-strong chain, which is Britain’s third biggest grocer, is half way through a... read more...

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Tesco looks to grow in clothing

Tesco looks to grow in clothing

Julia Finch City editor

The Guardian

02 Nov 2006



Tesco has set out ambitious plans to take on some of the biggest names in fashion retailing with a “massive” investment to expand its clothing business. Terry Green, the chief executive of Tesco’s clothing business in the UK, said the supermarket... read more...

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