All International articles – Page 131
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OpinionComment: Does Bank’s administration preface a year of consolidation?
Barely a week into 2015 and Bank has already gone into administration, setting a dour tone for what will be a trying year for retail.
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NewsSignet’s UK division is Christmas star as like-for-likes climb
Anglo-American jewellery retail giant Signet has reported an “outstanding” Christmas at its UK division, which includes H Samuel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Signet and Irish sales
Retail news round-up on January 9, 2015: Morrisons to sponsor Great North Run, Signet posts Christmas sales rise, Irish retail sales edge up in November.
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NewsTed Baker reports strong Christmas after remaining steadfast on price
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker has reported retail sales up 22.8% in the 8 weeks to January 3 after avoiding promotions before Christmas.
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NewsUS private Sales etailer Zulily examines UK options
US private Sales etailer Zulily is considering its options in the UK less than three years after it first entered the market.
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OpinionComment: The retail industry’s share price sparklers of 2014
Why Tesco investors might take comfort from the strong share price performance last year of Signet, Dixons Carphone and WHSmith.
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OpinionBlog: A new year full of promise – UK retailers going the extra mile
As retailers look to the New Year, Hermes’ Mark Pettit outlines how the company plans to support retailers by investing in innovation.
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NewsAmerican Apparel hires investment bank to weigh up options
American Apparel has hired an investment bank to consider its strategic options including a sale of the company, according to reports.
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NewsRetail entrepreneurs win recognition in New Year Honours list
Several retail entrepreneurs in a variety of sectors have been recognised in the New Year Honours list made public today.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS boss Ian Filby on surging profits and the year ahead
DFS boss Ian Filby discusses the reasons behind a 53% surge in first-quarter profits, the company’s international expansion and how the General Election will impact sales.
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NewsGerry Weber buys Hallhuber to target younger 'trend-oriented' customer
German fashion retailer Gerry Weber has bought fashion group Hallhuber to target a younger clientele of ‘trend-oriented’ women in their mid-twenties.
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NewsBooths toasts strong food and drink sales on back of Christmas catalogue
Booths is celebrating a rise in home delivery and click & collect orders this season thanks to strong demand for its catalogue products.
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OpinionComment: Should retailers worry about the Russian currency crisis?
Russia is facing yet another currency crisis as the rouble has been depreciating drastically this year.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Wumei Holdings takes control of B&Q China
Wumei Holdings has acquired a 70% stake in B&Q China as it dips its toes in the DIY sector, having previously focused on supermarkets and department stores.
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NewsKingfisher sells controlling stake in B&Q China for £140m
Kingfisher has sold a controlling stake in its B&Q China business to Wumei Holdings for £140m as it seeks to focus on its European business.
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark opens second Belgian store in Brussels
Last week Primark opened its second store in Belgium, one with a much higher profile than the first owing to its location in Brussels.
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NewsIkea opens its largest global store with Korean debut
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has today opened its biggest store with a 635,070 sq ft shop just outside of Seoul, Korea.
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OpinionComment: The nightmare hire that could have been avoided
Retailers should carry out thorough checks on job candidates before hiring to avoid costly and embarrassing situations.
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NewsApple suspends online trading in Russia amid financial concerns
US technology giant Apple has suspended trading online in Russia amid the ongoing chaos over the country’s financial situation.
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NewsDecathlon to open Croydon store as it slashes prices
Decathlon will open its first London store for 15 years and the sports retailer said it had slashed prices on over 4,000 products this year.