Europe – Page 20
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan Russia's supermarket Atak strategy
Auchan has announced plans to double its network of Atak supermarkets by 2018 with 120 store openings and a dedicated investment of £351m.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Stephen Craig on restoring Spain's Suiteblanco to its former glory
Former All Saints boss Stephen Craig has ambitious plans for Suiteblanco as he settles in to his role at the helm of the fashion retailer.
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NewsRussian grocery giant X5 snaps up 100 stores from competitor
X5 Retail Group, a dominant player in the Russian grocery market, has strengthened its foothold by acquiring 100 of a competitor’s stores.
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Opinion
Comment: Are Spain’s big retailers opening to private investment?
Top Spanish retailer Mercadona has no external investors – unlike compatriots El Corte Inglés and Inditex. Will it always be so?
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GalleryStore of the Week: Leroy Merlin, Le Havre, France
Workshops, deconstructed houses and visual merchandising are to the fore in French retailer Leroy Merlin’s Le Havre store.
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NewsIrish giant Dunnes aims to double UK stores in ambitious expansion plan
Irish fashion, food and home retailer Dunnes is seeking up to 40 UK stores amid ambitious plans to more than double its presence here.
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NewsWhite Stuff sales and profits rise as online momentum continues
White Stuff has hailed “another year of strong performance” after its online channel and international business drove up sales and profits.
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NewsZalando profits hit but sales rise in second quarter update
German fashion etailer Zalando has said it will report a fall in profits for the second quarter of the year, depite sales surging.
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NewsRetail Diary: Booths gets fruity as ghost store baffles French shoppers
Booths staff get fruity at store opening, Amazon shoppers pick up one-cent wonders on Prime Day and ghost supermarket baffles French shoppers.
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NewsReport names UK among the best markets in the world for retailers
The UK is one of the best countries in the world to do business in but its infrastructure is holding it back, according to a new report.
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NewsDixons Carphone sales and profits rise in 'excellent year'
Dixons Carphone has delivered an “excellent” trading performance in its first full year as a merged business as sales and profits increased.
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NewsBurberry posts retail sales rise, but warns of 'challenging' luxury market
Burberry has reported underlying retail sales rose 8% to £407m during its first quarter, but warned the trading environment “remains challenging”.
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NewsHMV to expand into Middle East as turnaround plan continues
HMV has revealed plans for international expansion as the entertainment specialist’s turnaround continues to gather momentum.
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NewsRetail Diary: Seb James is on a Greek odyssey and Morrisons kicks up a stink
Sebastian James pays a visit to his staff in Kotsovolos stores in Greece, Morrisons letter kicks up a stink and SuperGroup’s number is up.
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NewsUniqlo owner's profits soar but European arm hit by London flagship refit
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported a 47% jump in pre-tax profits to ¥210.2bn (£1.11bn) for the nine months ending May 31 2015.
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NewsPrimark posts sales rise but cautions on currency exchange impact on margins
Value fashion giant Primark has reported a strong sales rise but currency movements are expected to affect next year’s results.
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NewsAnalysis: Greece's retail sector is feeling the impact of instability
Greece’s debt crisis and fears of an exit from the euro have sent shockwaves across Europe. How is the crisis affecting the country’s retail sector?
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NewsLidl names Daniel Marasch as chairman of its German operations
Lidl has revealed that Daniel Marasch has been promoted to chairman of grocer’s German board following the departure of Raimund Matthias.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The opportunities for Ao.com and other retailers in Austria
Ao.com boss John Roberts is preparing to ramp up the etailer’s European expansion after targeting a move into the Netherlands or Austria.
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NewsElectricals etailer AO World poised to expand its European operations
AO World is poised to expand its presence on the continent as it continues its drive to become “the best electricals retailer in Europe”.