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BrandAlley eyes overseas launch as it edges closer to profit
BrandAlley, which runs limited period Sales for brands, will begin shipping overseas when it moves to a new web platform in August.
Tesco signs new franchise deals to expand F&F clothing's overseas presence
Tesco is to expand its clothing label F&F overseas with plans to open more than 50 franchise stores over the next five years.
Maplin profits dip by 33.6% as it eyes international growth
Maplin’s profits took a hit in the first year of its investment plan for growth as the retailer marks out countries for overseas expansion.
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Asda boss insists low prices will drive loyalty as like-for-likes rise 1.3%
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Iceland’s Libya success sparks Middle East push
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SuperGroup to step up German expansion with store openings
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Walmart commits to Bangladesh and embarks on standards drive
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J Crew on hunt for menswear-only store in London
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Asos to launch Russian website tomorrow as it unveils returns lockers
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Asos international boss Jon Kamaluddin to exit after nine years
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DIY group Kingfisher expands into Romania with 15-store acquisition
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Tesco etail sales surge as it vies for online dominance
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JC Penney boss ousted and replaced by predecessor as turnaround backfires
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Monsoon Accessorize in the red after ‘most difficult year ever’
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Dr Martens to double its store count in retail push
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Etailer Missguided launches overseas as it aims to double sales this year
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Cath Kidston plots Spanish concession expansion
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Zara owner Inditex profits soar 22% in 2012
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Argos to exit China after just four months of trading
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Carphone Warehouse mulls sale of French business Phone House
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H&M new brand & Other Stories to make worldwide debut in London
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Furniture etailer Made.com expands overseas with French launch
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Amazon sales soar over Christmas as customers go digital
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Phase Eight poised to launch first stores in UAE
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Jigsaw back in the black as it prepares for Middle East launch
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Tesco 'back on form' in UK as it plots Indian expansion
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Hamleys profits advance after global drive
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WHSmith poised to open in Russia
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Wiggle targets US with dotcom launch
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The Entertainer eyes international growth
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Marks & Spencer to push button on European online roll-out
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Debenhams international expansion powers ahead with raft of new openings
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B&M Bargains seeks partner for expansion into Europe
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River Island takes profit hit to keep prices sharp
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J Crew secures first UK store on Regent Street
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Retailers set sights overseas for sales boost
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Blue Inc begins widespread overseas expansion
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Furniture retailer Jysk to step up UK expansion
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Best Buy founder aims to buy back retailer in £5.8bn deal
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Topshop to step up global expansion with South Africa launch
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Store refits and rain lift Carpetright sales
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Republic invests and bolsters team in renewed growth push
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Arcadia tycoon Green ties up Topshop deal with US retailer Nordstrom
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Etailer Achica to launch own brands
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The Kooples scales back UK expansion plans
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Furniture retailer Oka inks global licensing deal
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J Crew boss outlines plan for first stores in London
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Kiddicare to roll out localised websites
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Tesco reveals plan to exit Japan
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Ted Baker looks to the Far East for overseas growth
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J Crew picks Asia over Europe for international debut
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All Saints hires etail boss as management shake-up continues
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Monsoon to overhaul top team as senior bosses exit
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Monsoon Accessorize on the hunt for new chief executive
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LK Bennett plots Chinese expansion as profits rocket
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EU reaches out to retailers as fire kills eight in Bangladesh factory
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Retailers act on safety code following Bangladesh factory collapse
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Ethical Trading Initiative reveals new fire and building safety plans following Bangladesh tragedy
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Asos to emulate Primark with value fashion line launch
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Williams-Sonoma to land in UK with store on Tottenham Court Road
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George at Asda to launch in Malta as part of overseas push
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Tesco UK boss Chris Bush: I’ll rekindle shoppers’ love affair with Tesco
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WHSmith profits up 5% despite sales fall in first half
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Russian footwear retailer Mascotte to make UK debut at Westfield London
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Lovehoney starts US marketing push as it launches Fifty Shades range
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Dutch DIY chain Praxis makes ex-B&Q director Colley chief executive
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US toughest retail market to crack due to size of country
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Online, not stores, key to overseas growth, says Next boss
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Iceland squares up to Morrisons in Gibraltar with new overseas store
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Tesco ramps up global online business with Thai and Chinese web debut
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JD Sports Fashion to acquire 17 store Dutch menswear chain
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Marks & Spencer makes £8.5m loss in first four months in Paris
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Mothercare Australia placed into administration as trading deteriorates
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Carpetright UK like-for-likes edge up 3.2% but Dutch sales remain weak
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Marks & Spencer missing its Chinese sales targets by up to 30%
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Peacocks plans overseas growth as revival rolls on
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Mobile Fun extends international business
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Philip Clarke set to axe loss-making Fresh & Easy
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Mango accessories format Touch set for UK debut
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Amazon blasted as "totally evasive" by Select Committee in tax hearing
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Blue Inc expects Christmas cheer as full-year profits soar
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Gap promotes Sunnucks as it unveils new structure
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Jimmy Choo takes control of Chinese distribution
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Kiddicare hails new era as it targets £200m sales
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J Crew boss finds London store as he reveals UK plans
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In pictures: Debenhams launches new ad campaign as it makes Russian debut
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Fat Face ready for growth after ditching discounting
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Mamas & Papas’ China plan piles pressure on Mothercare
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Pandora profits plunge as it carries out stock swap plan
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River Island considers opening New York store
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Amazon global profits plummet to £4.5m in second quarter despite sales surge
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Marks & Spencer opens in Kazakhstan
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Primark lifted by German expansion
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Holland & Barrett launches in China
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Whole Foods UK losses widen
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Mothercare braces for battle as US childrenswear giant moves into Gulf
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Boots to lead innovation after Walgreens buys in
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Paphitis reveals overseas expansion plans for Boux Avenue
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J Crew boss hosts landlord meeting as he scouts stores in the capital
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Amazon challenges Apple with iTunes-style service
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H&M to collaborate with Maison Martin Margiela
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Asos adjusts prices to keep shoppers on side
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Reiss to drive sales with iPad roll-out
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Monsoon's Ridler to head Russian retail giant
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UK retailers targeted for Las Vegas market extravaganza
Analysis
International analysis: Esprit pins hopes on new boss’ turnaround plan
Esprit, the mid-priced clothes retailer has been hit by the economic downturn.
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International analysis: Dollar General targets more affluent shoppers
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International analysis: Ikea’s plans to enter India win cabinet approval
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International analysis: Amazon set to dominate despite growth slowing
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International analysis: Home and away different worlds for French grocers
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International analysis: Flipkart goes head-to-head with Amazon in India
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International analysis: Uniqlo has work to do to meet ambitious targets
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International analysis: Walmart steps up to the multichannel plate
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International analysis: Auchan on course to become €100bn retailer
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International analysis: Inditex wise to focus on existing markets
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International analysis: Is Carrefour’s strategic plan equal to the market?
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International analysis: Target aims for Canadian market share
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International analysis: Office Depot snaps up rival to take on Staples
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International analysis: How Ahold's ICA sale will shape EU markets
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International analysis: Gap’s focus on product brings back US shoppers
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International anaylsis: Woolworths and Coles’ strategies go head to head
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International analysis: Russia’s Magnit on course to overtake grocery rival
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International analysis: Media Markt exits China as ecommerce dominates
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International analysis: French independents have right model for growth
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International analysis: Casino hopes to take top spot in Thailand with new stores
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International analysis: Jerónimo Martins to invest in Polish market
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International analysis: Carrefour ends Brazilian ecommerce operations
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International analysis: Auchan agrees Real deal for central Europe growth
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International analysis: Carrefour could lose out through franchise deal
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International analysis: Retailers can ill afford a scandal on a global scale
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International analysis: US retailers gear up for Black Friday Sales frenzy
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International analysis: Fnac tie-up with iTunes would be sign of the times
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International analysis: Exiting Malaysia would be shrewd for Carrefour
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International analysis: Carrefour agrees sale of stores as it exits Colombia
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International analysis: Small stores and digital key to Carrefour’s future
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International news analysis: China’s online retail race brings risk and opportunity
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International analysis: Why Esprit and H&M fail to match Inditex’s growth
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International analysis: Ikea cuts prices to tap into Chinese market
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International analysis: Best Buy aims to stabilise as clock ticks on buyout
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International analysis: Galeries Lafayette aiming for 60m site visitors
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International analysis: Carrefour reveals plan of action after poor first half
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International analysis: Auchan signs franchise deal to power growth in India
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International analysis: Walmart slows expansion in some overseas territories
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International analysis: Best Buy and Target venture signals full merger potential
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International analysis: Franchise deals make sense as Carrefour refocuses
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International analysis: Casino’s gamble in Latin America pays dividends
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Lidl improvements drive Schwarz Group growth
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Carrefour must focus on most dynamic markets
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Lotte Shopping acquires controlling stake in Hi-Mart
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Otto Group differentiates brands as part of overhaul
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Kesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
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Fnac to open string of airport stores
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Carrefour must adopt a multichannel strategy to stay competitive
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Macy’s aims to grab share of online market in China
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Costco’s caution pays off in ‘fragile’ environment
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Walmart prospers in US but stuggles with digital
International Retail News
Target to team up with designer Phillip Lim
Target is teaming up with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive autumn clothing line.The collection, branded 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, will be available in the US general merchandiser’s stores from September 15.The 100-piece collection, described as “chic, affordable options for women and men on the go”, includes apparel and accessories.Prices will range from $19.99 (£12.99) to $299.99 (£195) for apparel and from $19.99 to $59.99 (£39) for accessories.
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Amazon looks to expand Kindle range
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Rewe Group's Billa supermarket division to exit Italy
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Parkson appoints Toh Peng Koon as chief executive
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CP All reports first-quarter revenue increase
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Esprit hires more staff from Inditex in restructure
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Rakuten records net revenue increase
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Foot Locker to acquire German athletic retailer Runners Point
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Metro Group to invest funds into struggling home market
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Casino opens Franprix supermarket









