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AnalysisWhich are the most exciting emerging markets?
So where will you head off to in 2012? To help plan your international forays this year, Rebecca Thomson considers some of the most exciting emerging international retail markets in the most unlikely of places.
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NewsPandora raids footwear chain Deichmann for new chief executive
Jeweller Pandora has appointed footwear retailer Deichmann managing director Björn Gulden as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 03. March
Tesco’s attempts to go head-to-head with Asda’s Price Guarantee backfired after it was forced to issue a flood of refunds.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 07. July
The gloom of June’s multiple administrations was compounded in the first week of July.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 10. October
Among the headline-grabbing stories of the month was the news that Selfridges had struck a deal with Primark.
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Analysis2011: The year in retail
It’s been a roller-coaster year for retail, with many having to pull out all the stops to battle tough trading. Rebecca Thomson and Charlotte Hardie look back over the highs and lows.
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GallerySvensk Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden is known for its interior design, and in a retail context, this usually means stripped back minimalism with a lot of wood to emphasise the natural qualities of the great Scandinavian outdoors. And to an extent, the newly refurbished Svensk Tenn store in Stockholm is a case in point.
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NewsAmazon rewards shoppers who walk out of stores
Online giant Amazon is to reward consumers who leave bricks-and-mortar stores without making a purchase.
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AnalysisBoxpark: What do retailers need to know?
Newly opened Boxpark is described as the world’s first pop-up mall. Will its focus on theatre and smaller brands be a recipe for success?
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NewsKaren Millen begins search for European boss in growth drive
Premium womenswear retailer Karen Millen is on the hunt for a European boss as it eyes further growth internationally.
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AnalysisBuilding a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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OpinionLook hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have prompted a brief sigh of relief from retailers.
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NewsReiss full year EBITDA soars 44%
Reiss UK EBITDA soared 44% to £13.1m in its year to January 31.
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NewsArcadia takes margin hit as it shoulders VAT rise
Topshop-owner takes heart from young fashion, online and overseas despite fall in profits
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AnalysisMothercare: The mother of all challenges
Maternity specialist Mothercare, alarmed by a sudden drop in sales, has launched a restorative operational review. Gemma Goldfingle reports on the outlook for the retailer.
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OpinionDIY innovation pays dividends
Kingfisher’s programme of self-help has paid dividends, and not just to its shareholders.
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AnalysisMultichannel Now: Executive Summary
Retail Week brings you highlights of our second definitive report into the state of multichannel retailing in the UK.
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NewsUS expansion top priority for etailer Very
Shop Direct-owned fashion etailer Very.co.uk has pushed the button on its international launch and expects that overseas business will be bigger than its domestic business in the next five to 10 years.
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GalleryIn pictures: M&S Paris flagship opens today
Marks & Spencer is to open its flagship Paris store today.