All International articles – Page 147
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AnalysisAt a glance: Shoe Zone today and its plans for future growth post IPO
Shoe Zone has revealed that it plans to float next month in a deal that could value the footwear retailer at up to £100m. Retail Week takes a look at how the business operates and its plans for future growth.
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OpinionComment: London is the capital of the world when it comes to retailing
Dan Hildyard has researched the retail streets of New York, Paris and Tokyo but still believes London is winning the race.
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NewsGame’s brand match raises questions about its IPO strategy
Questions about Game’s launch into a new category as part of its IPO strategy were raised as a store emerged in Stockholm with similar branding.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail’s grandest global designs
Retailers are upping the design stakes to make their shops stand out from the crowd. We look at some examples of stunning store exteriors from around the world.
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NewsShoe Zone prepares to float next month as DFS boss Filby becomes chairman
Shoe Zone has revealed its intention to float next month in a deal that could value it at up to £100m as DFS boss Ian Filby joins as chairman.
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OpinionComment: Fast times for fast fashion as Inditex and its peers grow
Fast fashion firms are expanding aggressively. With glitzy flagship store openings now commonplace, when will the party end?
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NewsBoots launches European website to tap into the ex-pat market
Boots has launched its European website as it aims to take sales from British Boots fans who are living overseas.
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AnalysisInternational news: Schwarz excels in Europe but postpones US entry
German giant Schwarz Group reported on another excellent year enjoying double-digit growth, which outperformed many other grocery retailers.
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OpinionComment: Primark shows profitability and morality can co-exist
Primark is at the forefront of efforts to build sustainable partnerships with suppliers, a year on from the Rana Plaza tragedy.
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NewsPrimark confident it can succeed in America, says finance boss
Primark is confident it will succeed where many UK retailers have failed in cracking America as it plots launching there next year.
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AnalysisConquering the US: Retail successes and failures
As Primark reveals its plans to make its Stateside debut with a store in Boston in 2015, Retail Week takes a look at how British retailers have fared across the pond.
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OpinionComment: Can Primark crack the US? You bet it can
Primark’s move into the US should not be compared with previous UK retailers’ entry and subsequent failures in that market.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Zorlu Center is the new face of Istanbul
Istanbul is a source of retail inspiration, with The Zorlu Center and Istiklal Street providing a contrast that echoes the city’s location.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Obataimu - the Japanese tailoring movement
‘Born in Bombay, conceived in Tokyo’ - Obataimu is a fashionable boutique in South Mumbai based on two key concepts: Otaku and Takumi.
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GalleryStore gallery: Pêle-Mêle bucks the trend in beleaguered bookshop market
Pêle-Mêle has managed to create an atmosphere where customers feel content to while away an hour or two before actually making a purchase.
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NewsMulberry issues another profit warning and cautions on future earnings
Luxury brand Mulberry has issued another profit warning after incurring charges on stores and the departure of its chief executive.
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AnalysisInternational news: Is Carrefour witness to a Spanish miracle or mirage?
Carrefour’s first-quarter results posted same-store growth in Spain, suggesting internal reforms and external factors are taking effect.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How much are UK retailers expected to sell online this year?
The ecommerce sector in the UK is continuing to grow year after year. This is mainly coming from an increase in both the frequency that consumers are shopping online and the amount that they are spending.
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NewsBurberry like-for-likes up 12% but warns exchange rates will hit profits
Burberry retail like-for-likes jumped 12% in its second half but the retailer sounded caution over the impact of exchange rates on profits.
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NewsTesco profits fall as trading environment changes 'more rapidly than ever'
Tesco’s group trading profit plunged 6% to £3.3bn last year and boss Philip Clarke warned that the trading environment is changing rapidly.