All China articles – Page 19
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NewsNew Look underlying profits rise as it looks to offload French business
New Look underlying operating profit rose 11.3% to £128.5m as it revealed it is exploring strategic options for its loss-making French business Mim.
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AnalysisMap: Track the development of Tesco’s overseas operations
As Tesco completes its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, we chart the supermarket’s other overseas operations.
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NewsTesco completes joint venture deal with China Resources Enterprise
Tesco has completed its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise to create the “leading multi-format retailer in China”.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Alibaba's IPO will keep it ahead of its rivals
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba filed to go public last week, reflecting the fact that it is facing growing competition in its home market of China.
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NewsMamas and Papas founders in talks to sell a stake in the maternity retailer
The founders of Mamas and Papas are in discussions to sell a stake in the maternity specialist retailer for the first time.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Nine fascinating facts about Chinese online giant Alibaba
Chinese internet giant Alibaba is on course for one of the biggest floats in history. Retail Week picks out some fascinating facts about the etailer.
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NewsChinese etail giant Alibaba files for one of the biggest IPOs in history
Chinese online giant Alibaba has filed documents for its IPO in New York, which is expected to be one of the largest in history.
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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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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boots, B&M, Co-op, Burberry, Game and more
Retail news round-up on April 25, 2014: Boots launches European website, B&M to refinance £585m of loans before IPO, Burberry launches on Alibaba, Scotmid operating profits plunges, Labour eyes cutting ties with Co-op Bank and more.
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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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GalleryIn pictures: Burberry launches Shanghai flagship with weather-respondent facade
Burberry is launching a new flagship store in the Kerry Centre, Shanghai which features a facade that responds to natural light and the weather.
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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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NewsHouse of Fraser confirms £480m acquisition by China's Sanpower Group
House of Fraser has confirmed it has been acquired by Chinese conglomerate Sanpower Group in a deal valuing it at £480m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Cath Kidston, Morrisons, House of Fraser, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on April 14, 2014: Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston, Morrisons chairman faces investor pressure to step down, House of Fraser could open up to 50 stores in China and more
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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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NewsHouse of Fraser to be acquired by Chinese Sanpower group as early as today
House of Fraser is set to be acquired by Chinese conglomerate Sanpower imminently with a deal expected as early as today.
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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.