All Carrefour articles – Page 5
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Opinion
Comment: What should Dave Lewis bring to Tesco’s retail offer?
In the era of multi-format, omnichannel retail, could a chief executive with a non-retail background be exactly what Tesco needs?
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Opinion
Comment: Carrefour and Walmart reveal complexity of Indian market
India’s underdeveloped modern retail sector seemed to present the perfect investment – but expansion has not proved so simple for retailers.
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Opinion
Carrefour benefits from its pan-European trolley dash
Carrefour boss Georges Plassat has filled the grocer’s coffers over the past two years thanks to a rationalisation of its international assets, allied with improved performance in a number of markets.
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Opinion
Comment: Could Tesco learn turnaround lessons from Carrefour?
As observers of the retail industry and Tesco - one of the great retail success stories of UK Plc in recent times – what are we to make of today’s CEO change?
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Opinion
Comment: Aldi and Lidl’s discounting is no new phenomenon
The fervour surrounding Aldi and Lidl’s discounting belies the longstanding tradition of discounters in the UK retail market.
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Opinion
Comment: Je ne regrette rien? Carrefour could rue India exit
For Carrefour to exit a market is nothing new. Even before Georges Plassat began his domestic refocus as chief executive, the firm was no stranger to dropping underperforming markets.
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Analysis
The Spanish retail market: What do retailers need to know?
As Poundland launches its first Spanish store in the Costa del Sol, Retail Week looks at the country’s retail market.
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Analysis
Analysis: How do Italian retailers measure up as the World Cup starts?
As the England football team prepares for its first World Cup match against Italy tomorrow in Manaus, Retail Week looks at how its competition fares in the retail stakes.
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Analysis
Analysis: French grocers' tactics in the price war across the Channel
French retailer Auchan’s hypermarket managing director for its home market, Vincent Mignot, has called a freeze on all investments and store expansion to fund a major price-cutting campaign.
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Opinion
Comment: Primark right to disregard European boundaries
There are diverse growth opportunities outside the Continent, yet only a select group of retailers have so far taken advantage.
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Analysis
International news: Schwarz excels in Europe but postpones US entry
German giant Schwarz Group reported on another excellent year enjoying double-digit growth, which outperformed many other grocery retailers.
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Analysis
International news: Is Carrefour witness to a Spanish miracle or mirage?
Carrefour’s first-quarter results posted same-store growth in Spain, suggesting internal reforms and external factors are taking effect.
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Analysis
Analysis: What are the top 20 retail brands in Europe?
Strong branding is everything in retail – Retail Week takes a look at who brand consultancy Interbrand says are the top 20 in Europe.
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Opinion
Comment: Primark shows the design way in Paris
There’s a lot more to success in the world of cut-price fashion than cheap clothing. The store environment needs to be up to scratch as well.
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News
Coles boss McLeod appointed non-executive director of Middle East retailer
Ian McLeod, the outgoing boss of Australian retailer Coles, has taken up the role at Majid Al Futtaim, the Middle East’s fastest growing retail business.
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Analysis
Analysis: PowaTag - why retailers are interested in the mobile app
The launch of mobile app PowaTag has made a significant ripple in retail – more so than most technology product launches, and perhaps surprisingly so.
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Analysis
International news analysis: Leclerc in prime position to overtake Carrefour
Market leadership in France is poised to change hands for the first time in a generation. Independent operator Leclerc is poised to overtake rival Carrefour later this year.
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Analysis
Analysis: Indian elections bring more confusion over FDI
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations in multichannel retail approved in 2012 have now become a weapon for trading political blows in India’s general election campaign.
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Analysis
Walmart's fox meat scandal: What do retailers need to know?
Walmart has recalled a donkey meat product in China after discovering it contained fox DNA. Retail Week takes a look at the issue and its implications.
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Opinion
Blog: Why is Carrefour boss Georges Plassat backing the hypermarket model?
Given the scale of change taking place across the retail industry, it’s hardly surprising that both retailers and landlords are pretty much obsessed with understanding all the new channels available to them and their customers.