All International articles – Page 168
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GalleryStore gallery: Bunte Schokowelt, the ‘colourful chocolate world’ of Berlin
Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt in Berlin has taken a proprietary brand of chocolate bar and made a themed flagship experience out of it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to achieve design success when expanding overseas
There’s more to success overseas than turning up and hoping for the best. John Ryan talks to Raj Wilkinson, creative director at JHP Design.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Kroger plans to accelerate growth with new strategy
On the back of another quarter of solid trading, US supermarket giant Kroger has added colour to its various investment initiatives.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dixons powers ahead with renewal and transformation plan
Dixons group chief executive Sebastian James is leading the electricals retailer through some radical changes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What UK grocers can learn from the Asian convenience market
Decades of fast economic growth and rising urban populations have created an innovative convenience grocery industry in Asia.
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OpinionComment: Self-help measures make a difference at Carpetright
Carpetright boss Darren Shapland’s improvement plan, initiated when he took up the role a year ago, looks as if it is paying off.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: Ted Baker celebrates 25 years in retail
It’s not just Retail Week that turns 25 this year. Fashion retailer Ted Baker also launched in 1988. Tiffany Holland speaks to Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin about the retailer’s journey.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: How have UK retailers fared abroad?
The rise of global consumerism encouraged UK retailers to expand internationally from east to west. Mark Faithfull looks at how they fared.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Lidl embarks on quest to fulfil American Dream
Lidl is pondering a market entry in the US. The Schwarz Group-owned discounter has tasked its Irish managers Kenneth McGrath and Kevin Proctor to do a feasibility and efficiency analysis for such a venture.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Jonathan Hart has put Thorntons on track for growth
Thorntons Chief executive Jonathan Hart is so committed to his turnaround plan that he has printed its key points on his mouse mat.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: 25 moments that defined retail
We take a look at some of the landmark moments in retail over the last quarter-century. Do you remember when..?
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NewsPhase Eight to drive overseas growth as it records 12% profit jump
Fashion retailer Phase Eight is ramping up its overseas growth after reporting a 11.9% rise in pre-tax profit.
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NewsRetailers say 'cheers' to overseas growth plans
Retailers can take years to formulate overseas expansion plans. However, for some, all that is needed is a little lubrication.
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OpinionComment: Now is the time for UK retailers to head abroad
While the UK economy remains difficult for retailers, it may be tempting to simply wait for the storm to pass and think expansion should be off the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can we learn from Walmart’s AGM?
Walmart shareholders gathered in the world’s largest retailer’s home in Bentonville, Arkansas last week for the annual meeting. Alex Lawson reports on developments there and at UK subsidiary Asda.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon marketplace makes debut in India
Amazon has launched a new online marketplace in India as it seeks to further establish itself in one of the world’s fastest growing ecommerce markets
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NewsAnalysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.
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AnalysisThe Australian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
River Island is following fashion retail rivals and attempting to turn a profit Down Under.
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NewsOxford Street east eyes US brands post-facelift as Primark drives footfall
Over 220,000 sq ft of retail space is set to open up on the east end of Oxford Street with major US brands leading the race to snap up stores.
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NewsSuperGroup hires former Hugo Boss director as international boss
SuperGroup has hired former Hugo Boss Europe and Middle East boss Hans Schmitt as its new managing director of international and wholesale, Retail Week can reveal.