All International articles – Page 132
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NewsAmerican Eagle outpaces US teen fashion rival Abercrombie & Fitch
US teenagers are favouring American Eagle over Abercrombie & Fitch according to the two fashion retailers’ recent trading updates.
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NewsJapanese convenience store giant FamilyMart in merger talks with UNY Group
Japanese retail giant FamilyMart is in talks over a merger with the UNY Group to create the country’s second-biggest convenience store chain.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Target’s plans will make it more competitive
Target is investing $1bn (£660m) in technology and supply chain in order to ensure the retailer remains competitive in the omnichannel sector.
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NewsFoot Locker fourth-quarter profits jump by 25% as sales surge
Foot Locker has reported a surge in sales and profits for its fourth quarter as it benefits from consumers choosing workout gear over more traditional leisure wear.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Bhs, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on March 9, 2015: Boss in charge of in-store dining at Tesco steps down, Ex-BHS director joins bid to buy chain from Sir Philip Green, Morrisons’ ex-chief Dalton Philips to receive £3m in pay-off
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NewsFrench grocer Carrefour reaps rewards of turnaround plan as profits rise
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported a rise in operating profits as the turnaround of its European business starts to bear fruit.
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GalleryStore gallery: E Leclerc’s Bordeaux store diversifies supermarket design
French supermarket E Leclerc has taken inspiration from the building its Bordeaux store is based in, giving its store design Art Deco flair.
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NewsTK Maxx and HomeSense owner TJX records $325m full-year profit in Europe
TX Maxx owner TJX Europe’s profits increased 15% to $325m (£211.5m) this year.
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InterviewQ&A: Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin on how the retailer made it big in the US
After beating thousands of brands to win Nordstrom’s Partner in Excellence award, Retail Week speaks to Ted Baker’s founder about its US success.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Auchan calls time on Prixbas experiment
After five years of operation, Auchan has abandoned its first (and only) Prixbas discount hypermarket concept store in eastern France.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils China expansion as Asia boss steps down
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for further expansion in China on the same morning it was revealed its head of Asia quit the retailer.
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NewsSears to update US stores after reporting increased revenue in 2014
Department store group Sears plans to update its US stores after reporting an increase in revenue over the last year.
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NewsRetail Diary: The Golden Pillow, Waitrose reaches Vietnam and comedian goes unnoticed at B&Q
The Golden PillowThe Golden Pillow award for best customer feedbackIt is time for the Golden Globes and Oscars to move over. The new prize on (nearly) everyone’s mind is the prestigious Golden Pillow.The much coveted pillow-shaped award goes to the Dreams store that receives the ...
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NewsTarget security costs reached $162m following 2013 data breach
Target has revealed its 2013 security breach, which compromised customer data, has cost the business $162m (£105m).
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NewsJC Penney shares take a hit after posting unexpected loss
US department store group JC Penney saw its shares take a tumble last night after the retailer posted lower than expected results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lease expiries will bring retail opportunities
Forecasts that a wave of store closures could come this year have set alarm bells ringing, but mass store exits may be unlikely.
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NewsAhold reports rise in net income and unveils share buy-back scheme
Dutch retailer Ahold has reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and unveiled a new share buy-back programme.
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX profits rise 11% as it unveils plan to raise staff wages
TK Maxx owner TJX reported a rise in fourth-quarter profits as it revealed plans to raise its minimum wage to up to $10.
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OpinionComment: Ask simple questions to enhance online success
Retailers should learn from the best ecommerce operations to ensure their online offer is as appealing as their in-store offer.
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AnalysisAo.com has issued a profit warning: what the analysts say
Ao.com has issued a profit warning as it predicts profits will be “slightly lower than anticipated”. Here’s the analysts’ view.