All International articles – Page 195
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AnalysisKingfisher’s Turkish adventure
It might not attract as much attention as some overseas markets, but Turkey is one of Kingfisher’s big hopes for the next decade. Rebecca Thomson reports on its plans there.
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NewsAmerican Apparel loses chief development officer after seven months
Beleaguered US fashion chain American Apparel has lost its chief development officer after just seven months in the post.
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NewsTesco sets up emergency hubs in wake of Thai floods
Supermarket group Tesco has had to shut some of its stores in Thailand because of flooding affecting the country, and the retailer is helping with the relief effort.
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OpinionInternational growth remains a priority for retailers
Very few retailers today can boast a slot on the global retail rankings without in fact having an international presence.
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OpinionWHSmith pushes the envelope
WHSmith has never been the most exciting of retailers. In the last few years its City updates have followed the same reassuring yet predictable path – rising profits as further cost savings are found, and falling sales, particularly in its high street arm.
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NewsHigh street bargains hurt UK sales at Asos
Nick Robertson blames promotional high street for UK sales slowdown.
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OpinionThere is still a future for Mothercare in the UK
Brutal business, retail. For his first eight years at Mothercare, Ben Gordon could do no wrong.
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AnalysisMothercare in crisis: What do retailers need to know?
After a profits warning and the departure of chief executive Ben Gordon, where does the retailer go from here?
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NewsReiss can be a global brand, says Sharma
Reiss’ overseas business will outgrow its UK operation in the next three to four years, according to its new international director Sanjay Sharma.
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NewsAurora launches first multi-brand international website
Clothing retailer Aurora Fashions, the company behind womenswear chains Oasis, Warehouse and Coast, has launched the first of its dedicated international websites in Germany today.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches French website
Marks & Spencer has returned to France with the launch of its new website in the country.
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NewsAmerican Apparel UK sales recover
US fashion chain American Apparel posted a 3% rise in like-for-like sales for the third quarter, driven by a strong performance sales in the UK and Europe.
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NewsPoundland-owner eyes Nordic counterpart
Value retailer Poundland’s private equity owner is reportedly in talks to buy the retailer’s Nordic counterpart Europris for between €400m and €500m (£345m to £430m)
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AnalysisWorld Retail Congress: The view from the top
The industry’s biggest names from across the globe met at the fifth World Retail Congress to tackle the big issues of the day. George MacDonald and Rebecca Thomson report from Berlin.
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NewsWhite Stuff heads off to Denmark
Lifestyle fashion chain White Stuff makes its first foray abroad next month with the opening of a store in Copenhagen and the launch of a transactional website in Denmark.
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NewsJack Wills to double US store numbers
Young fashion chain Jack Wills is to double its presence in the US.
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NewsReiss hires Sanjay Sharma as international director
Upmarket fashion retailer Reiss has appointed Sanjay Sharma to the newly created role of international director for Reiss.
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NewsTesco rolls out online shopping to Poland and the Czech Republic
Tesco is expanding its online operation to the Czech Republic and Poland, with plans to launch a grocery offer in the two countries by the end of next year.
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NewsH&M third quarter profits fall
Swedish young fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has reported that net profits fell 15% for the three months ending August 31.
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AnalysisGlobal grocers turning to smaller stores for growth
A trend that has become increasingly prevalent among the global grocers has been the focus on smaller footprints.