All WalMart articles – Page 19
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does England's World Cup rival Costa Rica measure up in the retail stakes?
As the England football team attempts to retain some pride in its final World Cup match against Costa Rica tonight, Retail Week looks at how its competition fares in the retail stakes.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on June 10, 2014: Walmart brings in new dotcom CEO, Start-ups compete for opportunity to become John Lewis suppliers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shopping centre owners power up their portfolios
Radical shifts in technology and consumer behaviour are compelling shopping centre landlords to increase the innovation stakes.
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AnalysisWalmart tests four schemes that could shape its future strategy
After a tempestuous fourth quarter, Walmart’s first-quarter results out last week were very much the lull after the storm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on retail sales, The Co-op, Asda and more
Retail news round-up on May 13, 2014: Easter boosts retail sales, Midcounties Co-op backs reform plan, Asda ecommerce boss moves to Walmart and discounter grocers gain ground in Ireland.
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AnalysisUS value fashion market: What do retailers need to know?
Value fashion giant Primark this week revealed plans to launch in the US next year. Retail Week takes a look at the value fashion market over the pond.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Forever 21, Ikea, Walmart and inflation
Retail news round-up on March 28, 2014: Forever 21’s Irish store makes loss, Ikea Ireland posts record profits, Walmart sues Visa and shoppers expectations on inflation falls to four-year low
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AnalysisAnalysis: 6 retail R&D labs and their innovations
More retailers are developing their own departments to innovate, analyse data and create new technologies. Katie Deighton looks at some of the front runners
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Safeway weighs up sale options in tough market
The US’s biggest grocers have had a rough time of late. Walmart’s fourth-quarter and full-year results last week left much to be desired, while Supervalu was forced to sell big chunks of its business last year.
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NewsAsda dubs rivals’ money-off vouchers ‘an admission of guilt’
Asda food boss Barry Williams has called rivals’ money off vouchers an “admission of guilt” that shoppers had been charged too much for their groceries.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart lowers its sights after weak fourth quarter
Global colossus Walmart has unexpectedly lowered profit expectations for its final quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Indian elections bring more confusion over FDI
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations in multichannel retail approved in 2012 have now become a weapon for trading political blows in India’s general election campaign.
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OpinionComment: George brand extension provides impetus for Asda’s non-food growth
Using the George brand to reinvigorate its home offer will allow Asda to take full advantage of a housing market recovery in 2014, and establish itself as a serious player in the homewares market.
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NewsAsda rolls out RFID technology on George stock
Asda is rolling out RFID (radio frequency identification) technology to improve stock visibility for its George clothing line.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Asos, Walmart, HMV and Target
Retail news round-up on January 13, 2014: Morrisons considering sale of upto 10% of properties; Asos expects 35% sales growth over Christmas; Wal-Mart International’s CFO Cathy Smith to depart; World’s largest music shop shuts down as HMV moves out of 150 Oxford Street
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Christmas retail sales, JD Sports, Uniqlo and Grafton Group
Retail news round-up on January 10, 2014: Retail sales fail to sparkle over Christmas, JD Sports reports positive Christmas sales, Uniqlo bolsters management and Grafton Group sales rise
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart plans to make Sam’s Club its Chinese star
Walmart’s track record in China has been mixed - rapid expansion of Supercenters has been followed by retrenchment and reappraisal.
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Analysis
Walmart's fox meat scandal: What do retailers need to know?
Walmart has recalled a donkey meat product in China after discovering it contained fox DNA. Retail Week takes a look at the issue and its implications.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Walmart, Dixons and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on January 3, 2014: House of Fraser to float this year, Walmart recalls donkey meat product after fox contmination, Dixons sees online traffic surge and Co-op launches January sale.
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NewsAsda launches price-cutting campaign to rival discounters
Asda has started its biggest-ever discounting campaign with a pledge to cut £50m from the cost of essential food items in the first three months of the year as it aims to make rivals including pound shops and Aldi “look expensive”.