All International articles – Page 191
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InterviewInterview: New Body Shop boss talks for first time on brand revamp
In his first interview, new Body Shop UK boss Simon Coble tells Tiffany Holland about how he intends to make more of the retailer’s ethical stance.
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OpinionChina's rise could test retail's CSR credentials
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest food and grocery retail market. It is a significant milestone, and underscores the importance of this market to international retailers as the world continues to shrink and home markets stagnate.
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NewsJeweller H Stern set for UK debut
Brazilian jeweller H Stern is to open its first European stand-alone store in London.
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NewsH&M confirms new chain will be called "& Other Stories"
The new brand of stores from the Swedish fast fashion chain H&M is to be called & Other Stories, a spokesman confirmed.
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NewsForever 21 to downsize first UK store
US fashion giant Forever 21 is looking to downsize its first UK store, 18 months after its launch.
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AnalysisNew York: The big appeal
New York’s ever-changing retail landscape comes up trumps with global flagships and digitally connected cafes. John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisMexico City: A vibrant retail panorama
Mexico City is a mega-city that most Europeans will never get to, but those that can will be met with a vibrant retail panorama.
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AnalysisRe-booting digital signage
The jury has been out on digital signage for years, but are we now at a crossroads ahead of broader adoption? Nick Gale, chairman of Realisation and head of new media for POPAI UK and Ireland, takes a look.
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AnalysisIn-store dining: Who is getting it right?
Eating and drinking in a retail location is a growth area and consumers increasingly have the option of dining in a store, restaurant or cafe.
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NewsNext cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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AnalysisGlobal ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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NewsPets at Home to unveil Hong Kong sourcing base
Pets at Home is preparing for “ambitious growth” as it starts directly sourcing “innovative” new products through its first Asian office.
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NewsH&M is to launch a new upmarket fascia next year
H&M is to launch a new fascia premium next year.
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OpinionMapping retail’s changing landscape
At AlixPartners, we work with retailers around the world, both healthy and successful, and also those under operational and financial pressure.
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NewsJohn Lewis makes a play for ‘premium’ overseas presence
Retailer to partner with South Korean department store to sell ‘very British’ own-brand homewares.
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AnalysisRetail Week Supply Chain Summit: Chain reactions
The importance of supply chain dynamics as a way to drive efficiency through the downturn and finding out how other retailers operate is more vital than ever. Liz Morrell talks to key speakers attending Retail Week’s Supply Chain summit in May.
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NewsM&Co to launch in Middle East
Scottish fashion retailer M&Co is to launch in the United Arab Emirates and is planning 30 stores in the region.
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AnalysisAuchan pins hopes on China for future growth
French retailer Auchan hopes its Chinese operations will drive growth because sales in Western Europe are expected to remain flat.
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NewsCath Kidston: Booming sales for the kitsch retailer
Booming sales at the retailer reflect two years of rapid growth under its private equity owner.
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NewsGo Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.