All France articles – Page 11
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NewsKingfisher's French boss Philippe Tible to step down
Kingfisher’s chief executive of its Castorama and Brico Dépôt brands Philippe Tible is to step down from the DIY group.
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Analysis12 facts you should know about Hema as it launches first UK store
Hema opens its first UK store in Victoria, London, on June 12. Here are a few facts you never knew about the Dutch value player.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dutch giant Hema unveils first UK store
The Netherlands’ answer to Woolworths, Hema, is poised to shake up the UK’s value market with its strong own-brand offer as it opens its first store in London tomorrow.
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AnalysisAnalysis: French grocers' tactics in the price war across the Channel
French retailer Auchan’s hypermarket managing director for its home market, Vincent Mignot, has called a freeze on all investments and store expansion to fund a major price-cutting campaign.
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NewsNew Look underlying profits rise as it looks to offload French business
New Look underlying operating profit rose 11.3% to £128.5m as it revealed it is exploring strategic options for its loss-making French business Mim.
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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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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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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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GalleryStore gallery: The Conran Shop in Paris promotes French culture
The Conran Shop on the Rive Gauche in Paris has remerchandised to remind shoppers of where they are and what France stands for.
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GalleryStore gallery: Paris is home to a renaissance in visual merchandising
All cities have their moments as far as retail good looks are concerned and at present it appears to be Paris’s turn.
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GalleryStore gallery: Uniqlo opens store in historic Le Marais, Paris
Uniqlo has opened its fifth store in Paris and the notion of mixing the very new with the distinctly old has made it unique.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer should bring edited stores to the UK
As Marks & Spencer’s clothing division achieved its best performance in three years, the focus on enhancing quality and style across womenswear and menswear is starting to pay off.
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OpinionComment: Primark shows the design way in Paris
There’s a lot more to success in the world of cut-price fashion than cheap clothing. The store environment needs to be up to scratch as well.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Kingfisher's proposed acquisition of Mr Bricolage
Provided competition laws don’t get in the way, the acquisition of Mr Bricolage would make Kingfisher the leading French home improvement group.
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GalleryIn pictures: Primark attracts throngs of shoppers to first Paris store
Primark has further expanded its presence in France with the opening of its first store in Paris.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer online order collection from 4,300 locations in France
Marks & Spencer is to tap into a network of 4,300 online order collection points in France as it increasingly adopts a multichannel approach to international expansion.
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OpinionComment: Can M&S replicate international success at home?
Marks & Spencer’s international growth could re-invigorate the business at home and away.
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OpinionComment: The M&S lingerie and beauty shops are just the tip of the iceberg
The great majority of retailers have the chance to hive off elements of their offers and to create something new, but why don’t they do it?
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NewsPrimark eyes further European expansion as French debut impresses
Primark is eyeing further European expansion as its French debut gets off to a flying start.