Europe – Page 11
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Opinion
Opinion: Donald Trump's triumph could help UK retailers
Not for the first time in his life, US President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the nation and the world.
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Analysis
In, out, shake it all about – M&S’s overseas Hokey Cokey
Marks & Spencer is closing company-owned businesses in 10 foreign markets, but boss Steve Rowe says it is not turning its back on international opportunity.
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Gallery
Store of the week: E.Leclerc goes for a fresh look
Hypermarkets have not been flavour of the month for a number of overspaced retailers in the UK for a while now.
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Opinion
Opinion: How Marks & Spencer can still win in Europe
Marks & Spencer is a fantastic retailer – that much is true, given its sheer longevity on the UK retail scene.
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Analysis
Analysis: The sun is shining on Spain’s retail scene
After losing its appeal during the recession, retailers considering international expansion are once again eyeing Spain. Mark Burlton gives the lowdown.
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News
Lenta to acquire rival Kesko's grocery business
Russia’s largest hypermarket chain Lenta has penned a multi-billion ruble deal to acquire rival Kesko’s grocery business.
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News
BHS boss David Anderson on why the retailer will thrive
Less than a month after relaunching its UK website, BHS has revealed that it is launching in three new territories.
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News
M&S and Asos 'use Syrian refugees to make clothes'
Syrian refugee children have been making clothes for Marks & Spencer and Asos, it has been claimed.
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News
BHS owners unveil plans for overseas expansion
BHS owners have revealed that they are in the final stages of talks to expand the retailer’s international estate.
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News
Zalando ups profit guidance as third-quarter sales grow
Zalando has raised its profit margin guidance, unveiling further sales growth in its third quarter.
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News
Five takeaways from Carrefour's third-quarter update
Carrefour’s third-quarter results revealed it is moving in the right direction in many markets, with operations in France in particular making gains.
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News
Hotel Chocolat gets ‘credible approaches’ to expand abroad
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell says the retailer has been inundated with “credible approaches” from potential international partners since floating, as it mulls overseas expansion.
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Analysis
Analysis: Costco pins sales growth hopes on store opening programme
Costco, the world’s largest warehouse club operator, revealed a strong store opening pipeline for 2017 as it unveiled its full-year figures.
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Analysis
Analysis: Lessons from Lidl and Biedronka's Polish price war
Discount is Poland’s largest channel and is predicted to achieve a 30% share of the grocery market by 2020, according to Planet Retail data.
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News
Topshop to open first German stores as European expansion continues
Arcadia will open its first German Topshop and Topman stores in November in Berlin and Dusseldorf, continuing its European expansion plan.
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Analysis
Analysis: Kaufland gears up for online launch in Berlin
Kaufland is preparing for its grocery ecommerce launch in Berlin with the discounter now taking registrations for the new service.
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Analysis
The Brexit effect: How will global retail supply chains be impacted?
With the UK’s out vote inevitably impacting retailers, Nick Hughes investigates the wide-reaching implications for the global supply chain.
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Analysis
Analysis: Amazon's US pop-ups will lure shoppers into its ecosystem
Amazon’s physical store plans are about drawing more consumers into its world than is possible with its websites alone, writes Howard Lake.
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News
Ikea group sales jump as it prepares to enter India and Serbia
Ikea has hailed a year of “solid growth” as the furniture giant prepares to launch a bricks-and-mortar presence in two new markets.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Lidl owner Schwarz Group is sharpening its tech focus
Europe’s largest discount retailer Schwarz Group is updating its tech capabilities to strengthen its European foothold and enter new markets.