All France articles – Page 11
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News
Primark eyes further European expansion as French debut impresses
Primark is eyeing further European expansion as its French debut gets off to a flying start.
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Primark first-half like-for-like sales rise 4%
Like-for-like sales at Primark rose 4% in the first half buoyed by a strong performance at Christmas when its novelty jumpers flew off the shelves.
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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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Vente-Privee UK sales soar driven by m-commerce
Flash sales site Vente-Privee UK sales soared 22% in 2013 driven by m-commerce.
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Overseas online shopper numbers surge, BRC reports
UK retailers have experienced a surge in online searches from key overseas markets including the Netherlands, France, Germany and the US.
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Analysis
Infographic: UK leads global ecommerce export market
The UK is the largest export economy for ecommerce in the world with annual overseas trade of £720m in 2013, a new report has found.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Le Bon Marché gives its food hall a French market theme
Every grand department store worth its name has a food hall and for most it’s a point of pride that this part of the shop is a destination in its own right.
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News
Galeries Lafayette in talks to acquire House of Fraser
House of Fraser is in advanced talks to be acquired by French department store chain Galeries Lafayette.
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News
In pictures: Primark opens first French store in Marseille
Primark opened its first French store yesterday at the Grand Littoral centre in Marseille.
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Ted Baker sales rise as autumn range proves a hit
Ted Baker has revealed a 24% increase in group sales to £77.1m in the 13 weeks to November 9 after an “encouraging” reception to its autumn/winter range.
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Topshop opens in Paris' Galeries Lafayette
Topshop is to open in France today with a concession in the upmarket Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Are hypermarket's still a successful store format?
France is the home of the hypermarket but does the format still work for the country’s major players?
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French Sunday trading rules threaten stores' future, Kingfisher warns
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has warned that the DIY giant could be forced to close stores in France if the Government there refuses to amend “incoherent” Sunday trading laws.
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Opinion
Comment: Has the in-store digital display wave crashed?
The tendency to clad everything with an iPad or touchscreen is disappearing fast and old-fashioned visual merchandising is taking its place.
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Analysis
International analysis: Système U targets €1bn sales from Drive format
French grocer Système U has reported online sales of i240m (£202m) between January and August. About 90% of that was generated through the Drive format, where a customer orders online and collects in store.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Karen Millen’s sophisticated look at Galeries Lafayette
The fashion retailer’s sleek new interior is a move away from a footballers’ wives ambience. John Ryan visits the Galeries Lafayette shop and talks to boss Mike Shearwood about the changes.
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Analysis
Analysis: Carrefour's first dedicated organic store
Carrefour has opened an organic produce store designed to make eco-friendly products more accessible. John Ryan pays a visit.
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Analysis
International analysis: Auchan struggles in Europe but global strategy pays off
French retailer Auchan’s turnover rose 4% to E29.8bn (£25.1bn) in the first half ended June 30.
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News
Cath Kidston relaunches website ahead of international ecommerce push
Cath Kidston re-launched its website on a new platform which will allow the fashion and homewares retailer to expand its digital offer overseas.
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Primark owner raises profit forecasts after strong summer
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has raised its second-half profit expectations after strong summer sales at the fashion retailer.