All Europe articles – Page 32
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NewsKingfisher sets its sights on expansion beyond Europe
Kingfisher said its planned acquisition of Mr Bricolage in France would give it experience of operating a franchise model that it could use to expand beyond its European heartland.
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OpinionComment: Political uncertainty is bad news for retail
Retailers will have to ponder the practical consequences of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections.
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NewsLondon most desirable city for international retailers
London is home to more international retailers than any other city in the world, as it continues to be a magnet to new brands.
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OpinionComment: Primark right to disregard European boundaries
There are diverse growth opportunities outside the Continent, yet only a select group of retailers have so far taken advantage.
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NewsHammerson to roll out iBeacons across its European shopping centres
Landlord Hammerson is rolling out geo-location technology iBeacons to all of its European shopping centres, including the Bullring in Birmingham this summer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pan-European retailers look to secondary cities for expansion
Finding the right space in Europe’s capitals has become increasingly difficult, opening up an opportunity for the continent’s regional cities.
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NewsBoots launches European website to tap into the ex-pat market
Boots has launched its European website as it aims to take sales from British Boots fans who are living overseas.
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GalleryStore gallery: Pêle-Mêle bucks the trend in beleaguered bookshop market
Pêle-Mêle has managed to create an atmosphere where customers feel content to while away an hour or two before actually making a purchase.
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OpinionComment: The UK needs to engage with significant parts of the EU agenda
With the European Parliamentary elections looming, it is important to realise the value of Britain’s involvement in EU policy decisions.
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NewsPhotobox ramps up m-commerce offer in bid to build business
IPO candidate and Moonpig owner Photobox is ramping up m-commerce as it aims to build the business through more acquisitions.
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NewsUS retailers lead the way in international expansion as confidence grows
International retailers are showing renewed confidence and an increasing appetite for expansion, with the US leading the way.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Taking the temperature of the international property scene at Mipim
Mipim is known as the international property scene’s barometer and, as Ben Cooper discovers, for retailers it is the first chance of the year to test the climate overseas.
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GalleryStore gallery: In-store innovations from EuroShop 2014
The retail and design worlds descended on Düsseldorf last week for the EuroShop extravaganza.
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NewsPrimark first-half like-for-like sales rise 4%
Like-for-like sales at Primark rose 4% in the first half buoyed by a strong performance at Christmas when its novelty jumpers flew off the shelves.
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NewsJoe Fresh targets London as part of international expansion drive
The UK is on fast-growing fashion retailer Joe Fresh’s international expansion radar and it could establish a presence here by the end of the year.
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NewsJoe Fresh unveils global expansion plans as it inks new partnerships
Joe Fresh, the Canadian clothing retailer, has revealed international expansion plans that will see it expand outside North America for the first time.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, SuperValu and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 19, 2014: Discounter Aldi beats upmarket peers in Which? survey, SuperValu launches drive through click-and-collect number and Scottish retail sales rise.
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NewsSports Direct to take Irish partner Heatons to court over competition
Sportsdirect.com Retail is in the process of initiating legal proceedings against Irish department store chain Heatons on competition grounds.
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AnalysisIn the news: Lenta chief executive Jan Dunning profiled
Jan Dunning is feeling chipper. The Dutchman is in London to meet with institutions ahead of his Russian hypermarket chain Lenta’s IPO, which it confirmed last week.
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NewsPoundland poised to make continental debut in Spain
Poundland is to open its first stores in Continental Europe with plans for 10 in Spain under the Dealz fascia, Retail Week can reveal.