All International articles – Page 223
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AnalysisWeathering the fashion costs storm
With cost increases across materials, shipping and labour, are rising prices the only way for retailers to protect profit?
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AnalysisInternational etail sites
When it comes to expanding online overseas is it better for retailers to launch dedicated websites for each market, or is the expense not worth it?
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Topshop calls off entry into Norway after copyright dispute
Arcadia Group-owned fashion retailer Topshop has called off its market entry into Norway after a copyright dispute with a local retailer that has already registered the brand Topshop in the country. Topshop has been in negotiations with the owner for more than a year without results.
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Indigo Q2 revenue rises 3.8%
Book retailer Indigo has reported a 3.8% growth in revenue for its second quarter ending October 2. Revenue for the quarter was CAD214.8m (£131.7m), up CAD7.8m (£4.8m) from last year. On a like-for-like basis, Indigo and Chapters superstores posted a 0.7% decline in revenue, while small format stores were ...
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Shoppers Drug Mart Q3 sales increase 2.6% to £1.9bn
Shoppers Drug Mart has recorded a 2.6% sales rise in the third quarter to CAD3.09bn (£1.9bn), with the company reporting continuing sales growth in all regions of the country. On a like-for-like basis, sales increased 1.2% during the quarter, while prescription sales increased 0.8%, or 0.2% on a like-for-like basis.
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Kohl's and Macy's records flat Q3 profits
Department store retailers Kohl’s and Macy’s have reported their third-quarter results for the period ended 30 October. Kohl’s reported its net profit for the third quarter was flat at $194m (£120.3m), compared with $193m (£119.7m) a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were $4.2bn (£2.6bn), an increase of ...
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Exito works with Dunnhumby to better understand customer behaviour
Casino-owned Colombian retailer Exito has announced that it is working with Dunnhumby to better understand consumer behaviour in its stores. The Tesco-owned market research company will be working with the information generated by the Puntos Éxito and SuperCliente Carulla-Pomona loyalty cards.
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Delhaize Group Q3 sales increase 0.8% to £4.4bn
Delhaize Group has posted sales growth of 0.8% at identical exchange rates in the third quarter, the period between July and September. At actual exchange rates, sales increased by 8.6% to €5.3bn (£4.4bn) due to the strengthening of the US dollar by 10.8% against the euro compared with the third ...
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Dansk Supermarked sales up 3% to £4.93bn
Netto-owned Dansk Supermarked has reported sales up 3% to DKK43.2bn (£4.93bn) in the first nine months of 2010, up from DKK41.8bn (£4.77bn) during the same period last year. Net income was DKK1.36bn (£152.9m), a rise of 2% on last year. Dansk Supermarked majority owner A P Møller-Maersk said in a ...
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Shoppers Stop turnover soars 23%
Variety retailer Shoppers Stop posted a 23% jump in retail turnover to INR5.08bn (£70.5m) for the quarter ended September 30. Net profit soared 44% to INR174m (£2.4m).
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The Warehouse Group Q1 sales fall 0.2%
The Warehouse Group has reported flat first-quarter results with a 0.2% decrease in net sales for the three months to October 31, down to NZD362.3m (£173.8m).
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ICA Q3 sales rise by 0.2% to £2.1bn
Ahold-controlled Nordic retailer ICA has announced that net sales grew by 0.2% to SEK23.5bn (£2.1bn) in the third quarter to the end of September, while operating income grew 0.4% to SEK940m (£84.9m). Net income for the third quarter was up 9% to SEK644m (£58.2m).
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NewsTesco remains a potential bidder for Carrefour's Malaysian stores despite Thai setback
Tesco remains a potential bidder for rival Carrefour’s Malaysian assets after losing out to Casino in an auction for Carrefour’s Thai business.
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Opinion
Douglas Gmbh pilots digital signage in Mainz
Perfumery retailer Douglas GmbH has installed digital signage in a store in Mainz to improve the customer shopping experience.
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NewsBolland’s plan for M&S can restore £1bn profit
Bolland outlines aim to exploit the brand, develop multichannel and up overseas growth
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AnalysisJapan’s Aeon to triple spend on emerging Asian markets
Japan’s second largest retailer Aeon recently announced an ambitious new three-year business plan, in which the company will nearly triple its investment in overseas Asian markets by fiscal 2013.
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NewsSainsbury’s looks beyond China for further emerging markets
Sainsbury’s is to explore other emerging markets alongside China as it seeks to outline long-term growth opportunities for the business.
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NewsTesco considers drive-thru launch at dotcom-only stores
Tesco is considering opening drive-thru pick up areas at its dotcom only stores in the latest plan to further grow its multichannel operations by providing customers with new ways to shop.
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Media-Saturn to open first store in China
Metro Group-owned consumer electronics retailer Media-Saturn will open its first store in China, in Shanghai, on November 17 this year. The store will have a sales area of 145,320 sq ft.Media-Saturn chief executive Roland Weise confirmed that the retailer was planning to grow its local network to 10 stores in ...
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Lidl given the go-ahead for acquisition of Tengelmann's discount stores
The Romanian competition authorities have formally given their go-ahead for the acquisition of all of Tengelmann’s 105 Plus discount stores in Romania by Lidl. The office stated that the transaction would have no negative effects on competition in the national grocery market.For Lidl, the decision means that it will expand ...