All International articles – Page 84
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NewsLenta to acquire rival Kesko's grocery business
Russia’s largest hypermarket chain Lenta has penned a multi-billion ruble deal to acquire rival Kesko’s grocery business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon grocery stores – case study or action plan?
Reports have surfaced suggesting Amazon may be planning to open up to 20 standalone grocery outlets in the US by the end of 2018.
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NewsLiberty boss Ed Burstell quits to join Hudson's Bay
Liberty boss Ed Burstell is quitting the business to join Canadian department store group Hudson’s Bay Company.
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NewsBHS boss David Anderson on why the retailer will thrive
Less than a month after relaunching its UK website, BHS has revealed that it is launching in three new territories.
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NewsM&S and Asos 'use Syrian refugees to make clothes'
Syrian refugee children have been making clothes for Marks & Spencer and Asos, it has been claimed.
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NewsFrench Connection eyed by international buyers
French Connection is being considered by several overseas investors and private equity firms for a possible sale.
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NewsBHS owners unveil plans for overseas expansion
BHS owners have revealed that they are in the final stages of talks to expand the retailer’s international estate.
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NewsAnalysis: Mind the Gap – is it next to exit the UK?
Gap decided to close all UK Banana Republic stores this week. Will its main fascia be next?
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NewsZalando ups profit guidance as third-quarter sales grow
Zalando has raised its profit margin guidance, unveiling further sales growth in its third quarter.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance profits jump but UK sales dip
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s profits jumped in its fourth quarter, but falling UK sales impacted the performance of its international division.
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NewsFive takeaways from Carrefour's third-quarter update
Carrefour’s third-quarter results revealed it is moving in the right direction in many markets, with operations in France in particular making gains.
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NewsHotel Chocolat gets ‘credible approaches’ to expand abroad
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell says the retailer has been inundated with “credible approaches” from potential international partners since floating, as it mulls overseas expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why did Banana Republic fail in the UK?
As revealed by Retail Week, Gap-owned Banana Republic is closing all its UK stores – but what caused this decision?
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VideoWatch: Talking Shop with Sainsbury's Mike Coupe
In our new format – Talking Shop – we follow Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe around a store for his thoughts on sourcing, barbecues and that Egypt incident.
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NewsGap to scrap Banana Republic fascia in the UK
Gap has confirmed it will close all its Banana Republic stores in the UK, but will continue to trade the business online.
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OpinionOpinion: Ted Baker bucks the trend as diversity drives sales
Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin was a star turn at this year’s Retail Week Live and his business is maintaining its leading position in fashion.
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NewsGraze ties up with Walgreens for launch into US stores
Graze is launching into thousands of US stores, including pharmaceutical giant Walgreens, as it continues its aggressive expansion drive.
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AnalysisDiscount days and how best to prepare for them
A new white paper from Retail Week, in association with ChannelAdvisor, reveals the need-to-know information about discount days.
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NewsHamleys profits fall following £1m cost of Chinese takeover
Hamleys pre-tax profit reported a fall in pre-tax profits after the cost of its Chinese takeover dented earnings.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Happy holidays?
The morphing of New England’s trees from verdant greens into russet hues gives retailers permission to put away the summer sundries.