All International articles – Page 204
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NewsAnn Summers to move overseas once global economy improves
Ann Summers is eyeing international markets to expand its lingerie and sex toys business.
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NewsTesco’s candour impresses City
The City was impressed with Tesco chief executive Phil Clarke last week when he delivered his first full-year results, although sales slipped slightly by 1.28% on the day.
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NewsShop Direct sets sights on overseas expansion
Etail giant Shop Direct is plotting international expansion for its Very and Isme brands, and is to grow its Littlewoods brand outside Europe.
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AnalysisBest Buy returns to the basics in its bid for growth
Electronics retailer Best Buy has struggled of late and has outlined three new strategic priorities, which it believes will help it capture new growth opportunities in key categories and channels, fund growth efforts through structural opportunities and improve returns.
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NewsBigger role for Sunnucks as Gap picks London as its non-US base
US fashion giant Gap is to take advantage of the UK’s “great retail talent” by making London its new international hub as it improves efficiencies across the business.
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NewsBest Buy Europe to sell off Belgian Phone House
Best Buy Europe, the joint venture between Carphone Warehouse and US electricals group Best Buy, is to sell its Belgian retail business.
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NewsH&M commits to sustainable cotton
Swedish fashion giant H&M has pledged all its cotton will be from sustainable sources by 2020 as it launched its first eco-fashion range last week.
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NewsTesco stays on target but UK disappoints
Tesco’s first set of prelims under new boss Phil Clarke came in much as expected, although there were some City worries at the UK performance and scale of US losses.
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NewsStephen Sunnucks to head up Gap's international arm
US casualwear giant Gap has centralised its overseas operations to London and promoted European president Stephen Sunnucks.
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AnalysisCan you crack America?
It is the world’s largest retail market, but UK store chains struggle in the US. With international expansion a boardroom priority, Charlotte Hardie considers the traps retailers should avoid to succeed in America.
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OpinionThink local, act global
Even for UK-focused retailers, events thousands of miles away have an impact, says David Wild
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NewsAsos eyes new markets as international sales beat UK
Asos’s overseas sales overtook UK revenues for the first time in the fourth quarter and the online fashion giant is now considering where else to launch country-specific sites.
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AnalysisReturn to normality is a long way off for Japanese retailers
More than a month after the earthquake and tsunami that shook Japan to its core, retailers are still feeling the impact.
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NewsDixons to close PC City business in Spain
Electricals giant Dixons is to shut its Spanish business.
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NewsJD lashes out as VAT rise is set to cost it £16m in lost sales next year
JD Sports Fashion has condemned the Government’s VAT rise, arguing it is set to lose about £16m in sales next year due to the 2.5 percentage point increase.
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NewsLondon holds top spot as overseas draw
London maintained its position as the most popular city in the world for international retailers to operate in last year, yet it must work hard to retain the top spot as other territories and ways of expanding attract retailers, according to a CB Richard Ellis report.
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NewsMango sales soar 11% in 2010
Spanish fashion chain Mango said sales rose 11% in 2010 as it eyes international growth.
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Analysis
Tengelmann targets rising number of senior shoppers
A&P, the bankrupt Tengelmann-controlled retailer, is targeting a growing segment of the US population with a special discount scheme for seniors at all its Pathmark stores.
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NewsNew Look holds fire on sale of French chain Mim
New Look founder Tom Singh is believed to have postponed the sale of its French basics chain Mim after kicking off a review of the New Look business.
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