All International articles – Page 136
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NewsAmazon installs more than 15,000 robots in its US fulfilment centres
Amazon has installed more than 15,000 robots to speed up distribution across 10 of its next-generation fulfilment centres in the US.
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NewsCarrefour gets the green light to acquire Dia France
Grocery giant Carrefour has bought Spanish supermarket Dia’s French arm after France’s competition watchdog gave the deal the green light.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Is Black Friday a Thanksgiving turkey?
Black Friday sales figures in America have declined from previous years. So is it unwise to put too much stock in the retail event?
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OpinionComment: Black Friday and Singles Day improve the retail calendar
Seasonal retail promotions imported from overseas can be tricky for retailers but are still a great way to engage customers.
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NewsSpanish footwear retailer The Seeker enters UK with Seven Dials signing
Spanish footwear retailer The Seeker has signed for its debut UK store and its first outside Spain as it looks ahead to Northern European expansion.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Colombia’s retail success story
Colombia’s booming retail sector provides a glimpse of the opportunities available to businesses looking to expand overseas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Poundland is taking advantage of retail's structural change
Structural changes in retail continue to play into Poundland’s hands as “savvy shoppers” seek value products, boss Jim McCarthy has said.
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NewsPetit Bateau pushes off into Chinese childrenswear market
French kidswear retailer Petit Bateau is to take its first steps into China in a partnership with Hong Kong-based retail firm Fung Group.
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NewsNordstrom taps into eBay's technology to trial touchscreen mirrors
Nordstrom is to trial full-length interactive mirrors that provide customers with information about the products they are trying on.
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NewsTesco Kensington devotes space to popular Thanksgiving-style products
Tesco dedicated space to popular Thanksgiving-related products at its flagship Kensington Superstore for the first time in anticipation of a spike in demand.
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OpinionComment: How sustainable is Black Friday as a retail event?
Black Friday is a big date in the retail calendar. But as sales start earlier and discounting becomes normal will sales fatigue kick in?
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NewsZalando on course for full-year profitability after strong third quarter
Fashion etailer Zalando expects to make a profit this year after breaking even during the third quarter for the first time.
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes fall 5.7% amid tough autumn trading
French Connection has reported like-for-like sales were down 5.7% in the UK and Europe as the warm autumn weather resulted in tough trading.
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NewsIan Cheshire tells Kingfisher successor to believe in international future
Kingfisher chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire has advised successor Véronique Laury to “believe in the future of an international retailer”.
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NewsArcadia boss Sir Philip Green hints at more deals to come
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green has raised the prospect of further acquisitions as he reported a fall in full-year profits.
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NewsKoovs sales and traffic soar as Indian fashion etail takes off
Sales at Indian fashion etailer Koovs rose by over a quarter in the six months to end of September compared with the preceding six months.
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NewsKingfisher's struggles in France continue as Sir Ian Cheshire bows out
Kingfisher has reported a 0.9% dip in like-for-like sales during its third quarter as sales suffered in a weak French market.
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NewsAo.com doubles EBITDA in first half as revenues surge 25.1%
Ao.com doubled its EBITDA for the first half of the year as sales during the period surged ahead of its first overseas expansion.
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NewsNew Look finalises sale of struggling French arm Mim
New Look has completed the sale of its French fashion business, Mim, to holding company Main Asia for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsGap strikes deal to open online shop on Zalando website
Gap has signed a deal with Zalando to open an online shop on the European fashion website in its first step into multi-branded retail.