All International articles – Page 128
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OpinionChinese interest in New Look may signal more retail deals in the East
Potential Chinese interest in acquiring fashion retailer New Look symbolises the growing economic power of China.
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NewsLeahy investment firm in talks with Chinese backers to buy New Look
The investment firm that employs former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy is in talks with Chinese backers to make a bid for New Look
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Evans Cycles, Amazon, New Look and more
Retail news round-up on May 5, 2015: Evans Cycles sold to ECI, Amazon hikes minimum spend for free delivery, investment firm CD&R circles New Look, and more…
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NewsWalmart to accelerate Chinese expansion with 115 new stores by 2017
US retail giant Walmart is accelerating its expansion in China after revealing plans to open 115 new stores over the next three years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 7 disastrous overseas retail forays
Sainsbury’s ill-fated launch in Egypt had nothing to do with Mike Coupe, but the jail sentence that hangs over him is a reminder of the perils of badly considered international expansion.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Walmart, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on April 29, 2015: Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe sentenced; Walmart eyes store openings; Amazon’s B2B marketplace re-launched; and more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2015
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that have excelled at increasing profits in the past year.
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OpinionSports Direct should leave zero-hours behind and focus on overseas growth
Few retail personalities polarise opinion as strongly as Sports Direct founder and executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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NewsDutch retailer Hema introduces 'happy hour' on fresh produce
Dutch value retail group Hema has introduced a happy hour discount on fresh produce at the end of the day.
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NewsTesco’s Dunnhumby ends US joint venture, opening door to potential sale
Dunnhumby and US partner Kroger have ended their joint venture, paving the way for a potential sale of the data business by Tesco.
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NewsAlibaba to sell budget mobile commerce-ready phones to rural Chinese
Alibaba and telecoms operator China Telecom will begin selling budget mobile phones specifically tailored for m-commerce to rural Chinese people.
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NewsAmazon to continue heavy investment in Prime despite losses
Amazon will continue heavily investing in its Prime service despite revealing another big loss in its first quarter.
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NewsLK Bennett to expand abroad as it reports rise in profits
LK Bennett recorded a rise in turnover and profits as it expands internationally and continues to assess underperforming UK stores.
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NewsPhase Eight mulls expanding to include homewares and jewellery
Phase Eight is eyeing plans to expand its brand offering to include homeware and jewellery thanks to expertise from its new owners.
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NewsDixons Carphone sells stake in The Phone House Netherlands
Dixons Carphone is to sell a majority stake of the Dutch arm of its The Phone House business as it overhauls its international operation.
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NewsHolland & Barrett plots first US store openings
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett is gearing up to open its first stores in the US, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Shearwood: Don’t make knee-jerk exits from foreign markets
Karen Millen boss Mike Shearwood has advised retailers not to make rash decisions about struggling international markets.
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NewsPrimark half-year profits up 11% despite flat like-for-likes
Value fashion giant Primark has revealed an 11% rise in half-year operating profits, despite reporting flat like-for-like sales.
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NewsRakuten buys a stake in online discount platform Fanli
Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten has bought a stake in online discount provider Fanli as part of the etailer’s plans for global expansion.
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NewsWalmart to axe store management positions as it 'simplifies' structure
US retail giant Walmart is axing thousands of management positions as part of plans to simplify in-store operations across its estate.