All International articles – Page 46
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AnalysisProfile: Is Nick Jones the right man to keep Joules growing?
Former Marks & Spencer and Asda exec Nick Jones has been poached by fashion retailer Joules as its next chief executive. Retail Week analyses whether he’s the right man for the job
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NewsWalmart's Judith McKenna: We're focused on Asda's future
Walmart International boss Judith McKenna has insisted the business is committed to driving Asda’s strategic plan following the collapse of its proposed merger with Sainsbury’s.
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GalleryIn pictures: The RealReal opens new format on Madison Avenue
Luxury consignment business The RealReal has opened a new format, which focuses on expert services, on Madison Avenue, New York.
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NewsAlibaba overhauls marketplace to take on Amazon
Chinese etail titan Alibaba is overhauling its business model in order to better compete with Amazon on a global scale.
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Wayfair's losses widen despite soaring sales
Wayfair’s losses widened despite posting a surge in sales and a record-breaking promotional day in its first quarter.
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NewsLaura Ashley issues second profit warning this year
Laura Ashley has issued its second profit warning this year after cautioning full-year profits would come in “significantly below market expectations.”
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NewsThe Hut Group snaps up luxury haircare brand Christophe Robin
The Hut Group has bolstered its haircare offer by acquiring French luxury haircare and wellbeing brand Christophe Robin.
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NewsIndian giant Reliance Retail circles Hamleys
Indian retail titan Reliance Retail is reportedly in late-stage talks with Hamleys to acquire the toy retailer.
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NewsGlobal Fashion Group launches sustainable search tool
Global Fashion Group has added the ability for customers on its Iconic ecommerce platform to search for products using sustainable criteria and filters.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The secrets behind JD Sports' success
JD Sports has posted a stellar set of full-year results as EBITDA rocketed more than £100m and sales sprinted ahead.
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AnalysisAmazon's Jeff Bezos on being a 'small player' in global retail
Amazon founder and boss Jeff Bezos’ annual letter to shareholders never fails to generate news interest around the globe – and this year’s missive was no exception.
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NewsLeonard Green ditches Topshop stake
US investment firm Leonard Green has sold its 25% stake in Topshop and Topman for an undisclosed sum to the brands’ parent company Arcadia.
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InterviewInterview: How Judith McKenna is transforming Walmart
From acquiring innovative etail upstarts to prioritising new growth markets, Judith McKenna reveals how she is transforming Walmart’s international business.
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NewsBoohooMan boss: 'Why open stores when you can open countries?'
Samir Kamani, chief executive of BoohooMan, talks to Retail Week about his plan for world domination and how mens fashion is changing.
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NewsChinese firm mulls LK Bennett swoop
A Chinese firm which supplies LK Bennett has joined the race to buy the fashion retailer from administrators.
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NewsAnalysis: Is Gormley's strategy Majestic or misguided?
When Rowan Gormley took the reins at Majestic Wine, then-chair Phil Wrigley claimed the new boss had been “handed the keys to the Ferrari”.
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OpinionKingfisher's DIY SOS shows pitfalls of nailing global retail
International success is one of retail’s holy grails but despite notable wins, Kingfisher’s results today show it is one of the most elusive of prizes.
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NewsLush to launch new Fresh & Flowers store format
Lush is set to unveil a new store format that will stock products freshly made in-store, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: The Co-op plays fair
Always taking the initiative, the Co-op has helped spearhead ethical trading on a global scale, supporting and promoting Fairtrade products for years
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: The Hut Group sets sights afar
As more retailers become online-only, The Hut Group continues to grow at a fast pace and shows no signs of slowing down