Isabel Cavill

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Analysis
International analysis: TJX plots ambitious store growth in US and Europe
2013-10-31T07:00:00
Off-price retailer TJX has outlined plans to expand its store base to 6,000 across North America and Europe, projecting that it could eventually generate more than $46bn (£26bn) in sales.
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International analysis: Inditex slowdown signals new stage of development
2013-09-24T12:14:00
A shift is in the making in the global clothing market as Inditex posted some of its weakest ever results, amid signs that growth of its Zara banner may be flagging.
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International analysis: Esprit pins hopes on new boss’ turnaround plan
2013-05-24T07:00:00
Esprit, the mid-priced clothes retailer has been hit by the economic downturn.
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International analysis: Uniqlo has work to do to meet ambitious targets
2013-04-12T07:00:00
Fast Retailing’s president and chairman Tadashi Yanai has topped US magazine Forbes’ 2013 list of the 50 wealthiest people in Japan.
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International analysis: Inditex wise to focus on existing markets
2013-03-22T07:00:00
Inditex president Pablo Isla revealed last week that it will not be expanding internationally at the same pace as in recent years.
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International analysis: Why Esprit and H&M fail to match Inditex’s growth
2012-10-05T07:00:00
It has been a mixed couple of weeks for some of the leading global fashion chains. Inditex continued its stellar performance with half-year profits jumping by almost a third as it sustained growth in sluggish economies in both Western Europe and emerging markets.
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International analysis: Galeries Lafayette aiming for 60m site visitors
2012-09-13T07:00:00
French department store group Galeries Lafayette has unveiled plans to make its online business GaleriesLafayette.com the retailer’s second largest ‘store’ after its Boulevard Haussmann flagship in Paris.
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Otto Group differentiates brands as part of overhaul
2012-07-06T00:00:00
Germany-based Otto Group is to restructure its core business after revenue growth slowed down from 12.5% to 1.7% in 2011.
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Macy’s aims to grab share of online market in China
2012-06-08T00:00:00
In May department store Macy’s said it would test the waters in China by acquiring a $15m (£9.5m) stake in online retailer VIPStore, or Jiapin as it is now known on its website.
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Carrefour ponders future as Olofsson is replaced
2012-02-02T07:00:00
This week brought the end of an era at Carrefour as chief executive Lars Olofsson was replaced by Georges Plassat, the head of French fashion retail group Vivarte.
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India’s historic reforms will draw international players
2011-12-02T00:00:00
The Indian cabinet has passed the bill on foreign direct investment (FDI) and agreed to allow 51% holdings in multi-brand and 100% in single-brand retail, making it one of the biggest economic reforms in the country’s history.
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Carrefour unveils plans for Parisian superstore
2011-09-30T00:00:00
French international grocery retailer Carrefour has announced plans to open a one-off premium superstore in Paris within a year.
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Dutch convenience stores to test the German waters
2011-09-02T00:00:00
Dutch retailer Ahold has announced that it is planning to expand in Germany and open its first store there in the second half of 2012.