All International articles – Page 92
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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.
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NewsAlibaba to launch virtual reality payment technology
Alibaba has lifted the lid on a new payment service that will allow consumers shopping using virtual reality to pay by simply nodding their heads.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How should retailers expand internationally online?
How should retailers expand internationally online?
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NewsOpinion: Sergio Bucher straps in for day one at Debenhams
When Sergio Bucher was named Debenhams’ new boss in May, the UK felt like a different place.
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AnalysisAnalysis: C-stores will not be on Amazon's agenda
Reports that Amazon is planning to launch a chain of convenience outlets in the US have caused massive reverberations across the country’s grocery sector.
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NewsAmazon plans grocery convenience stores in US
Amazon has tabled plans to build a series of bricks-and-mortar grocery convenience stores in the US, according to reports.
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NewsFind ways to avoid post-Brexit price rises, BRC urges Government
Retailers could face higher costs and shoppers higher prices unless the Government wins a “good” Brexit deal by 2019, industry body the BRC has warned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Costco pins sales growth hopes on store opening programme
Costco, the world’s largest warehouse club operator, revealed a strong store opening pipeline for 2017 as it unveiled its full-year figures.
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NewsWalmart increases stake in etailer JD.com as it grows online business
Walmart has almost doubled its stake in Chinese etailer JD.com as the world’s biggest retailer continues to bolster its online presence.
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GalleryIn pictures: Westfield wows Big Apple with World Trade Center mall
The Mall at the World Trade Center was destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks, but has now risen anew.