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AnalysisInternational analysis: US retailers gear up for Black Friday Sales frenzy
As the US national holiday of Thanksgiving (November 22) fast approaches, retailers Stateside are gearing up for one of the biggest Sales, and indeed shopping, days of the year.
AnalysisInternational analysis: Carrefour reveals plan of action after poor first half
French grocery giant Carrefour has posted disappointing results for the first half of the year, mostly because of difficult conditions in the austerity-hit countries of southern Europe.
AnalysisKesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
Kesa Electricals has revealed a business restructure and a new focus on multichannel retailing across its European network.
AnalysisChallenges await the new Carrefour chief executive
In Lars Olofsson’s last full quarter as chief executive, French grocery giant Carrefour reported a 0.9% rise in first quarter sales excluding fuel, at constant exchange rates, to E22.5bn (£19bn).
AnalysisEmerging markets drive profits growth at Casino
French grocery group Casino reported strong results for 2011 last week, boosted by overseas operations.
AnalysisSears reveals up to 120 store closures in the US
Last week, US department store and general merchandise group Sears Holdings disclosed plans to close 100 to 120 Kmart and full-line Sears stores.
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Aldi Nord last to act in European store revamp
German hard discounter Aldi Nord is about to embark on the biggest investment programme in its history, with plans to refurbish the entire European estate.