All International articles – Page 183
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NewsReiss hires Sanjay Sharma as international director
Upmarket fashion retailer Reiss has appointed Sanjay Sharma to the newly created role of international director for Reiss.
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NewsTesco rolls out online shopping to Poland and the Czech Republic
Tesco is expanding its online operation to the Czech Republic and Poland, with plans to launch a grocery offer in the two countries by the end of next year.
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NewsH&M third quarter profits fall
Swedish young fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has reported that net profits fell 15% for the three months ending August 31.
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AnalysisGlobal grocers turning to smaller stores for growth
A trend that has become increasingly prevalent among the global grocers has been the focus on smaller footprints.
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NewsBimba & Lola to make UK debut in Westfield London
Spanish fashion chain Bimba & Lola is to make its UK debut in Westfield London, as tipped by Retail Week in March.
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AnalysisEurozone problems
The problems in the Eurozone are threatening the recovery of the global economy.
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NewsZara-owner Inditex posts 14% rise in profits in first half
Spanish clothing giant Inditex has recorded a 14% jump in profits in its half year results as it benefitted from expanding into overseas markets and growth in online sales.
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AnalysisBuilding an infrastructure for international trading
Building an infrastructure for international trading is a challenge. Glynn Davis looks at how it should be done
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NewsFrench Connection sets sights on overseas growth as profits rise
Fashion group French Connection has posted a first-half profit after tax for the first time since 2008 and has flagged potential for further international expansion.
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OpinionThe global shopping centre
Tuesday’s thronged opening of Westfield Stratford City showed that the right stores in the right locations will continue to seduce shoppers.
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NewsUS homewares retailer Jonathan Adler comes to UK
US homewares retailer and designer Jonathan Adler is to open its first store outside the US in London’s Sloane Avenue at the end of this month.
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NewsTopshop opens in Chicago
Fashion giant Arcadia took another step forward internationally with the opening of a flagship Topshop/Topman store on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue.
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AnalysisExiting international markets
Tesco’s retreat from Japan is further evidence of how hard it is to grow businesses in the country
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Auchan posts consolidated revenue increase
Auchan has posted a 5.8% increase in consolidated revenue, excluding fuel, to E21.2bn (£18.6bn) for the first half of 2011. Like-for-like sales were up 1.3%. Revenue trends varied, however, by country. In France Auchan delivered a revenue increase of 3.3%. Sales from the retailer’s other Western European markets fell 0.8%. ...
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Intermarché launches new marketing campaign
Independent grocery chain Intermarché has launched a marketing campaign that offers to refund the price difference on 250 brands if customers find them cheaper at rival stores. The campaign began at the end of August in time for the back-to-school and back-to-work period in France, and will run for a ...
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Dutch convenience stores to test the German waters
Dutch retailer Ahold has announced that it is planning to expand in Germany and open its first store there in the second half of 2012.
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NewsH&M brand Monki launches in UK
H&M-owned quirky girls brand Monki launches in the UK today with a concession in department store Selfridges’ Oxford Street store.
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NewsTesco to sell Japanese stores but stand by Fresh & Easy
Philip Clarke still backing plans to turn American chain around, but Japanese business is up for sale.
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Woolworths predicts tough future
Woolworths has released its full-year financial results and sees tough times ahead despite gains during the year. In the year up to June 26, net sales increased 4.7% including petrol (4.1% excluding petrol) to Aus$54.14bn (£34.62bn). Net profit rose 5.1% to Aus$2.12bn (£1.36bn) up from the previous year’s Aus$2.02bn (£1.29bn).However, ...