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Analysis
Analysis: Exploring international retail expansion
Retailers are increasingly exploring international expansion, but securing the right property portfolio abroad brings unique challenges. Gina Lovett reports on developments in key global markets.
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Opinion
Comment: International expansion is important for long-term growth
At next month’s World Retail Congress, four retailers will be inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame: Sir Stuart Rose, Lew Frankfort, Dickson Poon and Sir Paul Smith.
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Analysis
International analysis: Auchan signs franchise deal to power growth in India
French grocer Auchan has signed a franchise agreement with Landmark Group (India)-owned Max Hypermarkets to develop hypermarkets in India.
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Retailers set sights overseas for sales boost
Two thirds of British retailers expect their overseas sales to increase over the next five years and name Germany as the market most likely to provide growth.
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Analysis
Overseas growth: Why the VISTA countries are worth considering
Retailers eyeing overseas growth often look at the BRIC markets, but VISTA countries – Vietnam, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand and Argentina – are worth considering.
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Analysis
How to attract international shoppers
As a big summer of tourism approaches, Alison Clements finds out why the UK has such appeal to international shoppers, what they like to buy and how retailers can attract them.
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Opinion
Tesco’s revival relies on getting basics right
At one point in the run-up to Wednesday’s announcement by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke, it seemed he would be left with little to say.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retailing in China
The growing economic powerhouse is now the world’s biggest grocery market, and where the supermarkets go, others are following.
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News
Walmart to focus on expanding existing operations
Walmart is to concentrate on expanding its operations in existing markets rather than entering new locations this year. However, the retailer is still looking at possibilities to enter new countries and acquire technology and other capabilities.Walmart highlighted it has no plans at present to enter Russia but said it would ...
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Seven & I Holdings posts 20% profit for year
Convenience store operator Seven & I Holdings has posted a 20% rise in operating profit to ¥292.1bn (£2.41bn) for the full year ended February 29, 2012. Net profit increased 16% to ¥129.8bn (£1.07bn), however net sales fell 11.4% to ¥4.01 trillion (£33.03bn) mainly due to a change in accounting methods ...
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Opinion
China's rise could test retail's CSR credentials
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest food and grocery retail market. It is a significant milestone, and underscores the importance of this market to international retailers as the world continues to shrink and home markets stagnate.
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News
John Lewis makes a play for ‘premium’ overseas presence
Retailer to partner with South Korean department store to sell ‘very British’ own-brand homewares.
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Analysis
How can IT drive international expansion?
How can retailers expanding into new international territories ensure sales aren’t hampered by IT headaches? Alison Clements reports on how EPoS systems can be rolled out globally.
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Analysis
A safe passage to India
India is one of retail’s most attractive developing markets, but it’s also one of the most difficult to enter. Liz Morrell reports on how the doors are beginning to open.
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Analysis
London 2012: will retailers benefit?
You don’t need a ticket to gain extra sales from this year’s Olympic Games but, as Mark Faithfull reports, not all retailers stand to benefit from the events taking place in the UK this summer.
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Analysis
Walmart plants flag with Chinese ecommerce site
Walmart has unveiled plans to take a majority share in fast-growing Chinese ecommerce website Yihaodian.com, cementing its commitment both to ecommerce and international investment in the growing Chinese market.
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Analysis
Profile: Kevin O’Byrne
Kingfisher’s group finance director has made the leap to B&Q divisional chief executive and his experience should add drive to the DIY retailer. Nicola Harrison reports.
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Analysis
Which are the most exciting emerging markets?
So where will you head off to in 2012? To help plan your international forays this year, Rebecca Thomson considers some of the most exciting emerging international retail markets in the most unlikely of places.
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Analysis
Building a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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News
Arcadia takes margin hit as it shoulders VAT rise
Topshop-owner takes heart from young fashion, online and overseas despite fall in profits