All International articles – Page 131
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Sports Direct and Harvey Nichols
Retail news round-up on March 26, 2015: Tesco’s Ireland boss to retire, Sports Direct employs 75% of Uk staff on zero-hour contracts, Harvey Nichols opens in Azerbaijan.
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OpinionComment: Iceland puts simplicity at the heart of its success
Bloated bureaucracy can get in the way of the everyday joys and the specific perks that come with the retailing industry.
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NewsRussian etailer Ulmart considers $800m fundraising in growth push
Russian etailer Ulmart is interested in raising $800m (£538m) in financial markets including London to fund growth in its home country.
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NewsHouse of Fraser unveils first Chinese department store locations
House of Fraser has revealed the locations of its first three stores in China following its acquisition by Chinese conglomerate Sanpower in 2014.
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NewsMaxeda rolls out customer-facing video technology for its till points
Dutch DIY chain Maxeda is rolling out more than 1,300 till systems which integrate video technology in order to push promotions.
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NewsChina Resources Enterprise reports first loss for more than 10 years
China Resources Enterprise (CRE) has posted its first full-year loss for more than a decade after its joint venture with Tesco hit finances.
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NewsAmazon gets approval from US Aviation Administration for drone trials
Amazon has been given official approval to begin testing drone flight delivery technology in US airspace.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Birth of a global online fashion powerhouse
Global Fashion Group has been formed to offer an online international fashion service across emerging markets worldwide.
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NewsZara owner Inditex yearly profits increase 5% to €2.5bn
Inditex – owner of fashion chains Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti and Bershka – has reported net profit growth of 5% to €2.5bn (£1.8bn).
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin hails 'excellent year' as sales and profits jump
Fashion retailer Ted Baker’s profit before tax and exceptional items increased 23.7% to £49.5m in the year to January 31.
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PetSmart hires Michael J. Massey as chief executive as it goes private
PetSmart has appointed retail industry veteran Michael J. Massey as its new president and chief executive to lead the business as it goes private.
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NewsToys R Us launches 'selfie stations' in stores across Asia
Toys R Us is introducing ‘Selfie Stations’ to its stores across Asia in a drive to create a ‘theme park’ shopping experience for customers.
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NewsWalmart introduces 'Women Owned' logo on product packaging
US supermarket giant Walmart has introduced a new logo that it will place on products from female-owned companies.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: What to expect from Carrefour Poland in 2015
French grocer Carrefour has had a difficult year, but looks ready to expand into Poland with a series of new hypermarkets.
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NewsComment: How the boss of Darty learned to love online marketplaces
Darty is one of the few French retailers to be as successful online as it is in its bricks-and-mortar stores, and I initially didn’t feel the need for an online marketplace.
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InterviewExclusive interview: House of Fraser’s new boss Nigel Oddy on international strategy
Three weeks into his new role, Nigel Oddy speaks to Retail Week in his first interview as chief executive at House of Fraser.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Poundland and Target
Retail news round-up on March 13, 2015: Morrisons receives £425m contribution from suppliers, Poundland launches DIY range and Target cuts 1,700 jobs.
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NewsRetail Week Live: GameStop boss says omnichannel retailers trump pure-plays
GameStop’s Michael K. Mauler said ecommerce retailers are less competitive than bricks-and-mortar retailers with an omnichannel offer.
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InterviewQ&A with Miriam Lahage, chief merchant at Navabi, on plus-sized fashion
Retail Week speaks to Miriam Lahage, former head of fashion at eBay, who has moved to plus-size start-up etailer Navabi to head buying and merchandising.
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NewsApple unveils its smartwatch with Apple Pay capabilities
Technology giant Apple has revealed pricing for its much-anticipated Apple Watch device, available to customers around the world from April 24.