Asia – Page 19
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NewsArcadia owner Sir Philip Green acquires 25% stake in Australian fashion site
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has bought a 25% stake in an Australian online fashion site in his first foray into online pure play.
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OpinionComment: Fast times for fast fashion as Inditex and its peers grow
Fast fashion firms are expanding aggressively. With glitzy flagship store openings now commonplace, when will the party end?
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Obataimu - the Japanese tailoring movement
‘Born in Bombay, conceived in Tokyo’ - Obataimu is a fashionable boutique in South Mumbai based on two key concepts: Otaku and Takumi.
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OpinionComment: House of Fraser's acquisition could help it thrive both at home and overseas
House of Fraser will undoubtedly be thrilled at finally tying up the deal with Sanpower which hands it a prime opportunity to conquer China.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is House of Fraser's new owner Sanpower?
Chinese Sanpower has acquired an 89% stake in House of Fraser, valuing it at £480m. Retail-Week.com takes a look at the story behind Sanpower.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Co-operative Group, Marks & Spencer and Ocado
Retail news round-up on April 10, 2014: Lord Myners resigns from Co-op board, M&S reaffirms its commitment to China and Ocado to shun partnerships for the next two years.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Asia offers a glimpse of bricks-and-mortar’s future
Last week’s World Retail Congress Asia Pacific took a long look at the growth of online shopping in Asia.
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OpinionComment: It’s not plain sailing for luxury groups in China
Despite the obvious ongoing opportunity the global luxury market is becoming more difficult for luxury retailers to navigate.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer online order collection from 4,300 locations in France
Marks & Spencer is to tap into a network of 4,300 online order collection points in France as it increasingly adopts a multichannel approach to international expansion.
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OpinionComment: Can M&S replicate international success at home?
Marks & Spencer’s international growth could re-invigorate the business at home and away.
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OpinionComment: Slump in Russian spend offers lesson to retailers
Last month’s dip in spend from Russian shoppers reminds us of the sometimes fragile nature of tourism and the importance of a balanced mix of global shoppers.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Green eyes Indian expansion for brands
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is breaking into the lucrative Indian market by launching a Dorothy Perkins range on online platform Jabong.
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OpinionComment: Recognising global retail’s ripple effect
The Ukraine crisis has starkly highlighted the pitfalls of international retail both abroad and at home.
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CartoonBlower's retail cartoon: Kingfisher seeks China partner
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Kingfisher’s efforts to find a business partner in China
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NewsPotential partners already lining up for B&Q China, says Cheshire
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire has said firms have already expressed interest in partnering with the group’s B&Q China business.
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NewsKingfisher profits rise as it seeks strategic partner for B&Q China
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported a rise in full-year profits as it plots further overseas expansion and seeks a partner for its Chinese business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open first lingerie and beauty standalone store
Marks & Spencer lingerie and beauty stores will open in Saudi Arabia this month, following a model developed in the retailer’s Indian business (pictured).
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NewsNew Look chairman Alistair McGeorge to depart as Tom Singh steps up
New Look chairman Alistair McGeorge is stepping down from the retailer as founder Tom Singh returns to the role.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Taking the temperature of the international property scene at Mipim
Mipim is known as the international property scene’s barometer and, as Ben Cooper discovers, for retailers it is the first chance of the year to test the climate overseas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Karen Millen, Harrods and more
Retail news round-up on February 13, 2014: Morrisons boss rallies troops for turnaround, Karen Millen to launch Knightsbridge flagship, Harrods mulls overseas expansion and more