All International articles – Page 166
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NewsRetailers say 'cheers' to overseas growth plans
Retailers can take years to formulate overseas expansion plans. However, for some, all that is needed is a little lubrication.
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NewsAnalysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon marketplace makes debut in India
Amazon has launched a new online marketplace in India as it seeks to further establish itself in one of the world’s fastest growing ecommerce markets
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can we learn from Walmart’s AGM?
Walmart shareholders gathered in the world’s largest retailer’s home in Bentonville, Arkansas last week for the annual meeting. Alex Lawson reports on developments there and at UK subsidiary Asda.
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OpinionComment: Now is the time for UK retailers to head abroad
While the UK economy remains difficult for retailers, it may be tempting to simply wait for the storm to pass and think expansion should be off the agenda.
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AnalysisThe Australian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
River Island is following fashion retail rivals and attempting to turn a profit Down Under.
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NewsOxford Street east eyes US brands post-facelift as Primark drives footfall
Over 220,000 sq ft of retail space is set to open up on the east end of Oxford Street with major US brands leading the race to snap up stores.
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NewsSuperGroup hires former Hugo Boss director as international boss
SuperGroup has hired former Hugo Boss Europe and Middle East boss Hans Schmitt as its new managing director of international and wholesale, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionComment: Bentonville buzzes as Walmart shareholders meet ignites town
If Cheshunt, Leeds, Holborn and Bradford are the strongholds of British grocery, harbouring the headquarters of the UK’s four largest food retailers, then Bentonville, Arkansas is the grocery capital of the world.
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NewsAnalysis: French Connection’s turnaround plan is looking positive
The latest results from beleaguered fashion retailer French Connection might not exactly have merited a toast among shareholders last month, but there were probably sighs of relief.
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Analysis
International analysis: Avoiding tragedy in the Greek grocery market
The ongoing economic crisis is causing changes in the grocery retail market and creating a totally different environment from the one addressed up until 2008.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How innovative retailers are embracing technology hackathons
Innovation events such as hackathons are becoming more popular among retailers. Nick Hughes finds out how they can bring business benefits.
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NewsIan Cheshire urges British retailers to expand abroad
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has urged British retailers to look abroad for growth in the downturn as he revealed ambitions to acquire “bolt-on sites” for the retailer’s French and Turkish operations.
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NewsEtailer Kitbag to launch overseas to target foreign football fans
Findel is to expand its online sportwear etailer Kitbag overseas amid surging demand from foreign football fans.
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NewsRiver Island prepares to open stores in Australia after dedicated website launch
River Island is scouring Australia for stores and has launched a dedicated website in the country today.
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NewsJD Sports to step up overseas expansion with Dutch debut
JD Sports is to step up its international expansion with the opening of 10 stores in the Netherlands over the next five months.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Target suffers disappointing first quarter
Target can now be added to the list of US general merchandise retailers, which already includes Walmart, JC Penney and Kohl’s, whose first-quarter results disappointed.
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OpinionComment: There is desire and opportunity for British retailers abroad
The latest Bank of England view on growth is challenging for retail as inflation continues to run ahead of consumers’ earning growth and spending power.
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NewsHotel Chocolat eyes international growth as stake sale talks progress
Upmarket chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is eyeing international expansion as talks progress over a potential stake sale to fund its “next stage of growth”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is international retail interest in Chile hotting up?
As Waitrose inks a deal to supply products to Chilean grocer Unimarc, Retail Week explores the retail opportunities and challenges in one of South America’s most developed countries.