All Asia articles – Page 12
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Analysis
At a glance: Tesco’s new etail investment Lazada
Tesco has taken a minority stake in Southeast Asian online retailer Lazada. Retail Week takes a look at the company’s vital statistics.
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News
Tesco acquires stake in Asian non-food etailer Lazada
Tesco has acquired a minority stake in Asian general merchandise etailer Lazada, which sells products including electronics and clothing.
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News
Fortnum & Mason to open first overseas store in Dubai skyscraper
Upmarket department store Fortnum & Mason is to open its first international store in the world’s tallest skyscraper in Dubai.
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Opinion
Comment: China’s freer market will put strain on supply
The eyes of the financial world have been on China this week as the closed-door meeting held by its top leaders, a gathering also known as the Third Plenum, debated the future of the country’s economic progress.
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Opinion
Comment: Tesco’s Chinese deal exposes difficulties of BRIC entry
It might finally be time to put one of the great myths of global retailing to bed. Contrary to popular belief, the BRIC markets are actually a bit rubbish. OK, I may be oversimplifying things slightly, but this observation is certainly the case when it comes to grocery retailing.
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News
Marks & Spencer Asia boss Pascal Martin departs
Marks & Spencer’s Asia boss Pascal Martin is to leave the retailer next month as chief executive Marc Bolland aims to turnaround M&S’ fortunes.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Matalan and River Island
Retail news round-up September 25, 2013: Matalan signs Bangladesh safety agreement and River Island extends home delivery contract
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News
George at Asda makes South East Asian debut in Singapore
George at Asda is to embark on the latest stage of its overseas offensive next week with its first store in South East Asia.
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News
SuperGroup kickstarts Asian expansion with 10-year franchise deal
SuperGroup has inked a deal with retail distributor and operator FJ Benjamin to expand its presence in Asia into Malaysia and Singapore.
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Opinion
Comment: Bangladesh tragedy shows risks cannot be taken
The tragic factory collapse in Bangladesh has highlighted the need for greater transparency and understanding of the problems that exist within today’s supply chains.
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Analysis
Analysis: What UK grocers can learn from the Asian convenience market
Decades of fast economic growth and rising urban populations have created an innovative convenience grocery industry in Asia.
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Analysis
Retail Week's 25th anniversary: How have UK retailers fared abroad?
The rise of global consumerism encouraged UK retailers to expand internationally from east to west. Mark Faithfull looks at how they fared.
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News
Tesco stops sourcing from Bangladesh factory following safety fears
Tesco has stopped sourcing clothes from a factory in Bangladesh due to “serious problems” with safety on the site.
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News
Analysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.
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Opinion
Comment: Why F&F expansion will work while Fresh & Easy failed
Being relevant at a local level and understanding a market is the key to success for any retailer.
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News
Ethical Trading Initiative reveals new fire and building safety plans following Bangladesh tragedy
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has revealed details of a new far-reaching safety plan to improve standards in fashion production in Bangladesh following the Rana Plaza disaster.
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News
Walmart commits to Bangladesh and embarks on standards drive
Walmart has committed to continued sourcing from Bangladesh and to improve safety standards in the country.
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News
Bangladesh factory owner arrested as demonstrators target Primark
The owner of the eight-storey factory complex which collapsed in Bangladesh last week killing at least 377 people has been arrested.
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Analysis
Bangladesh factory collapse: What do retailers need to know?
The death of 112 Bangladeshi workers following the collapse of a factory in Dhaka on Wednesday has sent ripples round the world of retail. Retail Week looks at the implications.
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News
Inditex closes Syrian stores due to ongoing civil war
Inditex has closed all of its Syrian stores because of the ongoing civil war.The retailer had opened two Zara stores, two Massimo Dutti shops, a Pull & Bear and a Stradivarius since entering the country in 2009.The franchise agreement with its local partner remains in place, suggesting the retailer might ...