All International articles – Page 194
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NewsOffice: Strong Christmas sales and expansion plans
The footwear retailer had strong Christmas sales and plans further expansion
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NewsSchuh to launch first international website
Schuh will take its first steps into Europe as it launches its first international website for France in May this year.
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OpinionTesco under Philip Clarke: One year on
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsGame to exit Comet shops to reduce space
Embattled entertainment retailer Game is to end its partnership with electricals retailer Comet as part of its ongoing strategy to reduce space.
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AnalysisPinterest: What do retailers need to know?
The image-based social media site allows retailers to build their online brand presence.
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OpinionAustralian retailers will bounce back
Martin Newman has extensive e-commerce experience, having been involved in multichannel retailing for over 25 years. He is the founder and chief executive of Practicology.
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AnalysisWomen in senior management: Are there enough women on boards?
While retail is better than some industries, women still only make up a fraction of its senior management. Rebecca Thomson talks to some of the sector’s top female bosses and finds out how to tackle the issue.
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NewsBoots’ new £50m warehouse will enhance online profits
Delivery services to improve after health and beauty giant invests in Burton-on-Trent site.
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Gap to focus on ecommerce operations
Gap will focus on ecommerce, m-commerce and its international operations to drive growth in 2012. With direct (ecommerce) and international divisions together representing 26% of the fashion retailer’s total net sales, Gap plans to invest in ecommerce and m-commerce and develop a global IT platform to support its international operations.While ...
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NewsEBay launches first TV ad since 2007
EBay is launching its first TV advertising campaign since 2007 to promote the amount of new product sold on the site.
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AnalysisA safe passage to India
India is one of retail’s most attractive developing markets, but it’s also one of the most difficult to enter. Liz Morrell reports on how the doors are beginning to open.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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NewsTopshop continues US expansion with LA store
Topshop/Topman is continuing its US expansion by inking its first West Coast store deal.
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes to edge up 2% in first half
Primark like-for-likes are expected to edge up 2% in its first half.
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NewsLipsy opens first overseas stores in Dubai
Young fashion retailer Lipsy has opened its first overseas stores in Dubai.
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AnalysisLondon 2012: will retailers benefit?
You don’t need a ticket to gain extra sales from this year’s Olympic Games but, as Mark Faithfull reports, not all retailers stand to benefit from the events taking place in the UK this summer.
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AnalysisWalmart plants flag with Chinese ecommerce site
Walmart has unveiled plans to take a majority share in fast-growing Chinese ecommerce website Yihaodian.com, cementing its commitment both to ecommerce and international investment in the growing Chinese market.
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NewsIceland expands eastward with partnership in Czech Republic
Frozen food retailer Iceland has opened its first store in the Czech Republic and is eyeing further expansion in Eastern Europe.