All International articles – Page 16
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Analysis
Primark - more cheer than fear despite tough times to come
Primark parent ABF’s John Bason looks forward to a post-Covid Christmas, a bolstered digital presence and the opportunities that a new strategic board can help realise – even as margins fall in punishing market conditions
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Coles takes rapid grocery delivery to the skies
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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News
Exclusive: Shein web traffic jumps despite poor working conditions documentary
Shein has enjoyed surging site traffic despite recently being embroiled in a scandal over illegal working conditions.
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: How Decathlon is engaging customers with its green goals
Every week, we will bring you new ideas and case studies that link to the trends in our Retail Horizon 2023 report – across society, technology, economy, policy, industry and culture.
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Analysis
Research: River Island, Primark and Under Armour cautiously optimistic about global growth in 2023
International growth and expansion will form a central component of growth strategies in 2023, the bosses of Under Armour, River Island, U.S. Polo Assn. and Primark have told Retail Week
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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Analysis
Analysis: Why the Lotte tie-up could prove to be lucky number 12 for Ocado
Ocado rubber-stamped an agreement with South Korean giant Lotte Shopping on Tuesday. The move has been hailed by investors as a coup, given South Korea’s highly mature ecommerce market and high level of automation. Could this be 12th time lucky for Ocado?
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News
Marks & Spencer rolls out Sparks loyalty scheme internationally
Marks & Spencer is launching its Sparks loyalty programme into big overseas markets including India and the US.
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Analysis
Analysis: How 16 global retail markets are responding to crisis
Nineteen senior leaders from organisations including Falabella, Tendam, Woolworths South Africa, Al Tayer, and the BRC have contributed to Resilient Retailing; the latest international report from Retail Week and World Retail Congress (RWRC)
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News
Authentic Brands Group adds Ted Baker to European portfolio
US conglomerate Authentic Brands has completed the acquisition of Ted Baker.
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News
Government U-turn on VAT-free shopping is ‘hammer blow’ for UK retail
UK retail representative bodies have called the government’s decision to roll back promised VAT-free shopping a “hammer blow” for an industry still struggling to recover fully from the pandemic.
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News
Shein faces backlash over supply chain working conditions
Working conditions at Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein are under scrutiny after an investigation found evidence that people in its supply chain are working 18-hour days for as little as 3p an hour.
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US grocery giant Kroger in talks to buy rival Albertsons
America’s largest supermarket operator Kroger is in talks to buy rival Albertsons, with a deal expected to be announced as soon as early as today.
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Discounter Pepco targets new store openings as customers fly to value
Poundland owner Pepco has said it will accelerate its new store opening programme as demand for its offering increases amid global economic uncertainty.
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Yoox Net-A-Porter turns to an interim CEO as Lefebvre departs
Luxury fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter has named Alison Loehnis as its interim chief executive, after the departure of long-standing boss Geoffroy Lefebvre.
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Analysis
Make, take and waste: How can fashion retailers tackle their old clothes pile-up?
Unwanted clothing is gathering up in toxic waste sites, clogging waterways and smouldering in burn piles across the global south. What are fashion retailers doing about it?
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Opinion
‘Act against consensus and find managers who think like owners’
At a time of massive economic upheaval, history brings a sense of perspective, believes True founder and executive chair Matt Truman
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News
H&M blames closure of Russian business for 'significantly' affecting sales and profits
H&M has blamed the pause and eventual winding-down of its Russian business for a significant drop in revenues and profits.
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Analysis
Analysis: ‘It’s tough out there’ – how Boohoo plans to confront the cost-of-living crisis
Despite being one of the standout performers during the pandemic, Boohoo has shown it’s not immune to mounting inflationary pressures. How do its bosses plan to turn the fast-fashion giant around?