All International articles – Page 132
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NewsPrimark's US stores could boost growth by up to 70%
Primark’s planned foray into the US could boost the value retailer’s growth by between 50% and 70%, management believe.
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NewsEbay to cut 2,400 jobs as it prepares for PayPal spin-off
EBay will cut 2,400 jobs, or 7% of its staff, in the first quarter as it prepares to split from its PayPal business later in the year.
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NewsAlibaba founder Jack Ma targets annual sales of more than £313bn
The founder of Chinese etailer Alibaba, Jack Ma, has unveiled ambitious plans to grow its consumer base to 2 billion people around the world.
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AnalysisInternational new analysis: Deconstructing the Kroger rumours du jour
US supermarket group Kroger has gone through the rumour mill about prospective acquisitions, but is there any truth to the speculation?
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NewsUS variety store chain Dollar Tree agrees $8.5bn deal for rival Family Dollar
US variety store chain Family Dollar has agreed to a big money merger with rival retailer Dollar Tree despite receiving a higher offer from another rival.
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NewsZara owner Inditex appoints Iñigo de Llano as new UK managing director
Spanish fashion giant Inditex has appointed Iñigo de Llano as its new UK managing director, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsMorrisons chief executive front-runner Ian McLeod takes up new role in US
A front-runner tipped to become the new Morrisons chief executive, Wesfamers’ Ian McLeod, has instead taken up a role in the US.
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GalleryStore gallery: Fully Booked defies the norm with novel store design
Based in Manila, Philippines, Fully Booked uses innovative store design to deviate from the tired book-store as library design model.
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NewsMySale closes US and South Korean sites to focus on UK as it dips into red
MySale has closed its US and South Korea websites in order to focus on the UK and other key markets after reporting a loss.
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NewsLiam Gallagher's Pretty Green sets its sights on the US
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is to take his Pretty Green brand Stateside after the firm signed an agreement with a US branding agency.
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OpinionComment: More of the same for global retailers in 2015
Despite a gradually improving global picture retail in 2015 will still see a continuation of slow progress for many retail firms.
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NewsPhase Eight to launch separate plus-size brand called Studio Eight
Phase Eight is set to launch a separate plus-size brand this summer as the womenswear retailer ramps up its presence overseas.
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NewsAhold sales increase 7.9% as it parts company with Albert Heijn boss
Dutch retailer Ahold increased sales 7.9% during its fourth quarter and is to part company with the chief executive of its Albert Heijn business.
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NewsWestern retailers Apple, Inditex and Carrefour step up China plans
Western retail giants are stepping up their plans to expand into China as they seek to take advantage of the booming local economy.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: As it leaves Canada, what's next for Target?
Target has recently announced that it will close all of its Canadian stores – what prompted the decision and is it the right one?
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NewsGoogle prepares to halt sales of Google Glass eyewear
Google is ending sales of its Google Glass eyewear, but plans to continue developing the smart glasses as a consumer product.
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NewsMountain Warehouse's Christmas sales soar on bricks-and-clicks strategy
Mountain Warehouse saw sales soar over the Christmas period, driven by the outdoor clothing retailer’s bricks-and-clicks strategy.
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NewsEuropean Commission investigates Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon
The European Commission has claimed Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon is founded on selective treatment that amounts to an illicit subsidy.
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NewsPhase Eight poised for African expansion after Foschini buys the retailer
Phase Eight will be sold to South African retailer Foschini Group in a deal valuing the upmarket women’s fashion retailer at £300m.
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NewsStore of the week: Camper’s attention-grabbing New York store
Camper’s New York store uses simple but eye-catching store design techniques to stand out from the crowd whilst maintaining brand image.