All France articles – Page 12
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GalleryStore gallery: Karen Millen’s sophisticated look at Galeries Lafayette
The fashion retailer’s sleek new interior is a move away from a footballers’ wives ambience. John Ryan visits the Galeries Lafayette shop and talks to boss Mike Shearwood about the changes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour's first dedicated organic store
Carrefour has opened an organic produce store designed to make eco-friendly products more accessible. John Ryan pays a visit.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan struggles in Europe but global strategy pays off
French retailer Auchan’s turnover rose 4% to E29.8bn (£25.1bn) in the first half ended June 30.
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NewsCath Kidston relaunches website ahead of international ecommerce push
Cath Kidston re-launched its website on a new platform which will allow the fashion and homewares retailer to expand its digital offer overseas.
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NewsPrimark owner raises profit forecasts after strong summer
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has raised its second-half profit expectations after strong summer sales at the fashion retailer.
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NewsDixons to sell Pixmania and Turkish arm to focus on stronger markets
Electricals retailer Dixons is to sell its underperforming French etail business Pixmania and its loss-making Turkish arm ElectroWorld.
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NewsTed Baker to open first French store outside of Paris
Ted Baker is set to open its first French store outside of Paris in the Les Terrasses du Port development in Marseille.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse first quarter like-for-likes rise 10.6%
Carphone Warehouse has recorded a 10.6% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales as shoppers shifted to buying high-end smartphones.
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NewsIan Cheshire urges British retailers to expand abroad
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has urged British retailers to look abroad for growth in the downturn as he revealed ambitions to acquire “bolt-on sites” for the retailer’s French and Turkish operations.
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NewsPrimark signs for first French stores in Marseille and Dijon
Primark is to provide a “mainstream” alternative to high-end French fashion after signing for its first two stores in the country, and it is now scouting for more shops.
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OpinionComment: UK retailers can find success trading overseas
For the past four weeks I’ve travelled around the world: Hong Kong, Australia and the Americas, South and North.
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Casino opens Franprix supermarket
Casino has opened a Franprix supermarket in a motorway service station, adjacent to an Esso petrol station. The store is on the A11 motorway in northern Chartres, southwest of Paris.The retailer is increasingly targeting the travel retail market with fascias such as Petit Casino, Vival and Monoprix opening in similar ...
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Former Sun European operating partner Frank Maassen to join But
Former Sun European operating partner Frank Maassen has been appointed director-general of French furniture and electricals chain But.Maassen has worked across the electricals, homewares and furniture sectors including at furniture specialists ScS and Sharps Bedrooms. He replaces Regis Schultz who left to become chief executive of Darty.
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Carrefour aims to roll out Courses Éco discount corners
Carrefour aims to have 30 of its in French hypermarkets by year-end, reports LSA.Courses Éco will only be rolled out in relevant stores in less affluent areas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Waitrose’s deal with Eurostar mean for the retailer?
Waitrose has revealed it will begin supplying products to pan-European train service Eurostar from tomorrow. Retail Week looks at the implications for the grocer.
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NewsFormer Sun European partner Frank Maassen named But boss
Former Sun European Partners operating partner Frank Maassen has been appointed as director general of French furniture and electricals chain But.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Home and away different worlds for French grocers
Two of France’s largest retailers, Carrefour and Casino, reported first-quarter trading figures on the same day.
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Régis Schultz begins role as chief executive of Darty
Régis Schultz, the new chief executive of electricals firm Darty, has taken up the role a week early as the retailer presses ahead with its turnaround plan.Schultz, who previously ran French furniture and electricals retailer BUT, which is part-owned by OpCapita, started on Tuesday, earlier than the original date of ...
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NewsDixons sells Swedish business Webhallen in Pixmania turnaround bid
Electricals specialist Dixons is to sell its Swedish business Webhallen to Norwegian firm Komplett AS as it streamlines its Pixmania operations.
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Hypermarket group Leclerc pilots new distribution approach
Hypermarket group Leclerc is piloting a new distribution approach in Croix, northern France.A 48,400 sq ft rented warehouse is being used to fulfil orders for three different collection points as part of its Drive concept.In the central distribution centre, 8,000 SKUs are stored in four temperature zones. Employees pick orders ...