All International articles – Page 52
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NewsPrimark targets June 15 reopening for majority of stores
Value fashion giant Primark aims to open its English stores a fortnight today, by which time the majority of its international estate will be trading again.
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NewsEWM owner Day accused of taking ‘undue advantage’ of clothing workers
Philip Day has been accused by Bangladeshi clothing manufacturers of taking “undue advantage” of coronavirus to cease payments on millions of pounds worth of stock.
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NewsClarks to shed 700 jobs as it launches new global strategy
Footwear specialist Clarks has said it will cut 700 jobs globally over the next 18 months as it launches a new strategy designed to future-proof the ailing business.
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OpinionDispatch: How UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim is adapting to Covid-19
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts who provide insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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OpinionOpinion: JC Penney is a cautionary tale of how not to run a retailer
JC Penney has been a staple of the US retail landscape for as long as most Americans can remember.
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NewsAsda sales jump during lockdown but profits dip
Asda has posted an increase in revenues during the first quarter of parent company Walmart’s financial year, driven by increased grocery sales during the coronavirus crisis.
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OpinionDispatch: Is Italian retail ready to emerge from lockdown?
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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NewsJC Penney declares bankruptcy amid coronavirus pandemic
The US department store chain JC Penney, which filed for bankruptcy on Friday, is reportedly the largest retail casualty of the pandemic-induced economic downturn so far.
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NewsBoohoo eyes further acquisitions as it completes £200m fundraise
Pureplay fashion retailer Boohoo has successfully raised close to £200m in less than 24 hours as it eyes already struggling high street brands stricken further by the coronavirus.
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NewsCoronavirus: Global Fashion Group sales grow during lockdown as it eyes profitability
Pureplay retailer Global Fashion Group (GFG) has reported an increase in sales in the first quarter and improving margins as it eyes profitability.
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NewsAO expects profits in line with predictions as coronavirus boosts online growth
AO said it expects sales and profits for the financial year to be in line with analyst expectations and said the coronavirus has created a ‘new normal’ in terms of online electricals’ share of the market.
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NewsKingfisher sales hammered by coronavirus store closures
Kingfisher has seen sales during the first quarter of the year take a hammering from the coronavirus forced closure of its store estate.
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OpinionDispatch: How Spain’s El Corte Inglés is preparing for life after lockdown
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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OpinionRichard Lim: How to tackle the deepest recession in 300 years
The UK economy is clearly facing an extraordinary crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves across communities, financial markets and has caused paralysis within many businesses.
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AnalysisDispatch: Six of the best global innovations sparked by coronavirus
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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NewsAmazon executive quits over coronavirus protest sackings
A senior Amazon executive has quit over the etail titan’s treatment of staff who protested against a lack of coronavirus safety measures in its warehouses.
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OpinionDispatch: How Spar International is thinking like a marketplace amid coronavirus
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon sales rocket during coronavirus crisis, but at what cost?
Online titan Amazon posted quarterly figures that showed both the agility of its response to demand during the coronavirus pandemic and the massive cost – in dollars and perhaps reputation – that accompanied that.
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NewsAmazon first-quarter profits dip as it warns of $4bn coronavirus costs
Amazon has reported in a decline in first-quarter profits and warned that earnings in its second quarter will be completely wiped out by costs related to coronavirus.