FOOD is a joint five-year research collaboration between NHH and NorgesGruppen to generate research and new knowledge on the grocery markets, particularly on empirical issues related to market structure, competition and productivity.
It is a trend across Europe, people drink less alcohol and smoke less. The health recommendations from authorities in all countries cracks down on smoking in all forms. Danish Lidl takes the consequences of the trend and phase out all sales of tobacco and nicotine products.
In the coming three years, Dagrofa, owned by NorgesGruppen (57,5%) and KFI (42,5%) will invest big in store openings, modernization of stores and automation. If they succeed the target is to improve bottom line with approximately 200 million DKK.
By far the world's largest retailer, American Wal-Mart continues to grow fast, but without affecting the bottom line negatively. The company appears to be in complete control. Simply impressive.
Swedish Coop has struggled for several decades since peaking in the sixties and seventies. For a long time, they have had enormous values on the balance sheet, which has saved operations, after easing the balance year by year.
