All International articles – Page 174
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Fashion giant Zara powers ahead globally
Zara’s success story is phenomenal - its global reach, supply chain and product are the envy of many rival retailers. Nick Hughes explains why it won Wipro Technologies International Retailer of the Year.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is Carrefour’s strategic plan equal to the market?
Despite challenges in formats and geography, Carrefour’s 2012 results were above expectations and saw its first rise in domestic profit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Asos’ appeal makes it a global star
Fashion specialist Asos is named the 2013 PayLater Pure-Play Etailer of the Year following a storming performance in 2012.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: How John Lewis led the way and outperformed its rivals
John Lewis won both Oracle Retailer of the Year and Brandbank Multichannel Retailer of the Year. Managing director Andy Street talks about its success.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Double win for Debenhams
Debenhams won the ReThink Retail Technology Initiative of the Year and International Growth Initiative of the Year awards.
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InterviewQ&A: Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sir Philip Green – taking retail to new levels
Sir Philip Green, winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail award, talks about building his empire, US success and doing his bit for the industry.
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AnalysisRetailers’ hotel ventures: What do retailers need to know?
Ikea’s new partnership with Marriott International is the latest example of a retailer venturing into the hotel business to strengthen its brand.
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NewsZara owner Inditex profits soar 22% in 2012
Zara owner Inditex’s net profits soared 22% to €2.3bn in 2012 as sales jumped 16% to €15.9bn.
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OpinionComment: Showrooming - the new buzz word for retailers
Just when you thought you had cracked one buzz word, along comes the next battleground in the war for the consumer – showrooming.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Target aims for Canadian market share
Lacklustre trading over Christmas hasn’t cast a shadow over discount retailer Target as it gears up for its first international foray.
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NewsIceland squares up to Morrisons in Gibraltar with new overseas store
Frozen food retailer Iceland is to square up to Morrisons in one of the Bradford-based grocer’s best performing locations - Gibraltar.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asian retailers on the rise in pursuit of growth
Homegrown retailers are expanding rapidly in many Asian countries. We highlight 10 companies to watch as they extend their reach.
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OpinionComment: Can department store Debenhams get back on track?
Department store group Debenhams has fallen from grace with investors, with almost 15% wiped off the retailer’s share price.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Office Depot snaps up rival to take on Staples
Office Depot has acquired smaller rival OfficeMax in a $1.2bn (£794m) all-stock deal. The newly formed business remains behind market leader Staples.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the Irish retail market down and out?
The appointment of examiners at B&Q Ireland has cast fresh doubts on the turbulent Irish market but, there are opportunities for growth too.
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OpinionComment: Home shopping group Argos makes UK retail a priority
The year of the snake started with a bite for Argos’ fledgling business in China, which is being shut just months after launch.
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NewsArgos to exit China after just four months of trading
Argos is to shut down its China business just four months after opening its first stores in the country.
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NewsTesco ramps up global online business with Thai and Chinese web debut
Tesco is expanding its web business by launching online grocery in Thailand next month, followed by is Chinese internet debut in the spring.