All International articles – Page 55
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NewsBoots sales slip in ‘challenging’ first quarter
Boots has recorded a drop in its first-quarter UK retail sales as Walgreen’s Boots Alliance’s US arm shored up sales.
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NewsM&S sells Hong Kong and Macau business to Al-Futtaim
Marks & Spencer has sold its 27-store business in Hong Kong and Macau to franchise partner Al-Futtaim.
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NewsPoundland owner Steinhoff downgraded amid debt concerns
Poundland owner Steinhoff has been rocked by another downgrade by credit ratings agency Moody’s amid fears the conglomerate may struggle to “sustain its European operations”.
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NewsJD.com to roll out hundreds of checkout-free stores
Chinese etail giant JD.com has laid down the gauntlet to Amazon after revealing plans to open hundreds of checkout-free convenience stores.
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NewsSteinhoff chairman Wiese quits amid accounting scandal
Steinhoff chairman Christo Wiese has stepped down from the role in the wake of the group’s accounting scandal.
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NewsOcado sales rise driven by upgraded distribution centre
Ocado has delivered a healthy uplift in sales in its fourth quarter bolstered by improved capabilities of its tech-driven Andover fulfilment centre.
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NewsSteinhoff shares crash 75% after accounting probe
Steinhoff has had around three-quarters of its market value wiped out in just 48 hours after launching a probe into accounting irregularities.
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NewsSteinhoff boss Jooste resigns amid accounting scandal
Poundland owner Steinhoff’s chief executive Markus Jooste has stepped down with immediate effect as the group launches a probe into “accounting irregularities”.
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NewsTypo grows store count and joins Asos to expand reach
Typo is set to more than double its UK store portfolio before Christmas and launch on the Asos platform as it aims to extend its reach in this market.
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InterviewInterview: Poundland and Pep&Co’s Euro guru Cardinaal
“I’ve always had an ambition to come and work in the UK,” says Sean Cardinaal, Poundland parent company Pepkor’s chief operating officer and the man tasked with driving its aggressive expansion plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven great examples of convenience retail
As grocers battle for share of the lucrative and growing convenience market, we take a look at some of the best innovations in c-stores globally.
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OpinionOpinion: Casino deal proves Ocado stock is not a gamble
The Ocado stock had always looked like an investment more akin to a gamble, rather than an odds-on winner.
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AnalysisHow-to guide: Cracking the German ecommerce market
The German online retail market is one of the most attractive in the world and also one of the most difficult to navigate.
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OpinionOpinion: Casino's bet on Ocado should pay off
French supermarket Casino signed a deal with online retailer Ocado to leverage the latter’s technology and expertise for the development of its own online business.
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NewsOcado pens international deal with French giant Casino
Ocado has penned an international deal with French grocery giant Casino as it steps up efforts to license its technology to overseas retailers.
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NewsAlipay rival WeChat Pay goes live in UK
Mobile payment app WeChat Pay has been launched in the UK and is expected to facilitate spending by Chinese shoppers.
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NewsHarrods launches major £200m refurbishment
Harrods has started a £200m redesign to enhance its appeal to shoppers from overseas, especially those from Asia.
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NewsAO.com losses widen as investment hits bottom line
AO.com has posted widening losses at the interim mark despite healthy sales rises across the UK and Europe.
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NewsMountain Warehouse profits jump as it revs up expansion
Mountain Warehouse recorded a rise in half-year profits and sales as it beefs up international expansion and rolls out activewear brand Zakti across its stores.
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InterviewHow Mountain Warehouse’s boss is battling the terrain
Mountain Warehouse is on the cusp of its 20th anniversary, and during that time it has consistently defied the downturns that have tripped up its rivals.