Isabel Cavill
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International analysis: TJX plots ambitious store growth in US and Europe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.