All International articles – Page 94
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NewsGeorge Osborne aims to calm Brexit fears as no immediate Budget planned
George Osborne has insisted that the UK is in “a position of strength” today following the UK’s vote to leave the EU last week.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Retail bosses react to shock EU referendum
Editor-in-chief Chris Brook-Carter joins the team to discuss the wider impact on the retail industry of a stunning Brexit result.
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AnalysisBrexit: The impact of an EU exit on UK retailers’ international operations
Sir Ian Cheshire and Jacqueline Gold weigh in on the effect Brexit will have on UK retailers’ international businesses and supply chains.
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NewsSteinhoff considers position after Poundland rejects offer
Poundland has rejected a takeover offer from Steinhoff, dealing a potential blow to the South African retailer’s expansion ambitions.
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NewsLidl owner Schwarz Group to plough £5bn into revamping stores
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has unveiled plans to plough €6.5bn (£4.99bn) into revamping its store estates and improving ranges.
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NewsTesco UK like-for-likes rise 0.3% as Harris + Hoole sale agreed
Tesco has reported a second consecutive rise in quarterly UK like-for-likes and struck a deal to sell its coffee chain Harris + Hoole to rival Caffè Nero.
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OpinionOpinion: What’s behind Walmart’s shock move in China?
Walmart has announced a strategic tie-up with ecommerce player JD.com in China aimed at combining the online and physical strengths of both operators.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin on online growth and international expansion
Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin spoke about online expansion, brand and brunch in the wake of the fashion retailer’s first-quarter results.
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NewsReiss turnaround plan bears fruit as full-year profits and sales soar
Reiss has posted a jump in full-year profits and sales as the luxury fashion retailer’s three-year turnaround plan bears fruit.
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OpinionOpinion: The Ramadan rush and how retailers can cash in
As Middle Eastern tourists hit the high street, which retailers are they buying from and how can businesses ensure their offer is relevant?
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NewsWalmart pilots robotic shopping trolleys to drive store experience
Walmart is developing robotic shopping trolleys that can help customers find items on their shopping lists and drive themselves around stores.
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NewsAnalysis: Central Group reveals objectives for 2020, including Euro push
Central Group Thailand has unveiled its plan for the next five years, aimed at achieving double-digit sales growth in most overseas markets.
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NewsDarty profits and sales rocket ahead of Fnac takeover
London-listed electricals retailer Darty said its retail profits advanced 24% to €93.1m ahead of Fnac’s tabled takeover of the business.
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OpinionOpinion: Experience wins over convenience in the bid for customers
The city centre, it seems, may be the clear winner when it comes to the challenge of delivering a world-class customer experience.
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OpinionEU referendum: Retail Week’s editors argue for remain and leave
Executive editor George MacDonald and editor-in-chief Chris Brook-Carter go head to head as retailers prepare for Thursday’s poll.
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NewsBrexit 'shock' would cause fall in retail sales, study warns
The economic shock of a Brexit would cause retail sales volumes to fall by 3% next year, a new report has warned.
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NewsUpdated: Walmart China boss to replace Andy Clarke as Asda chief
Walmart has appointed its China boss Sean Clarke as Asda’s new chief executive, replacing Andy Clarke who will step down at the end of July.
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NewsAmazon ploughs extra $3bn into India as web usage soars
Amazon plans to pump an extra $3bn into India as it aims to capitalise on the country’s growing number of internet users.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lotte Shopping – rebuilding an Asian retail giant
South Korea’s largest multi-format conglomerate Lotte Shopping has published its Q1 results for 2016, indicating the first signs of recovery.
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NewsBoots' Stefano Pessina warns of "negative consequences" from Brexit
Stefano Pessina has reiterated his desire for Britain to stay in the EU, warning a Brexit would have “a lot of negative consequences”.