All Luxury articles – Page 39
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Louis Delhaize acquires stake in France-based Monnier Frères
Grocery retailer Louis Delhaize has acquired a majority stake in France-based Monnier Frères, an online women’s luxury accessories shop, food magazine Linéaires has reported.Louis Delhaize paid e3.5m (£2.8m) for the stake and is to invest another e3.5m in developing the business internationally, especially in the US and Asia. At present ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using IT to lead the way in retail
An innovative reserve and collect scheme and integrated online shopping solutions are two uses of IT that are enabling retail brands to stand out in the marketplace. Claire Burke discovers what’s new.
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GalleryStore gallery: Burberry Regent Street - a vision of luxury retail
The retailer’s newly opened Regent Street global flagship is as much a digital haven as a super-luxe environment.
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OpinionBlog: Luxury experiences can be delivered online
Versace has become the latest luxury player to dive into online selling, launching a UK site which it hopes will make online shopping sexy.
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OpinionComment: What do Primark and Burberry have in common?
There are differences between Primark and Burberry’s propositions, but there are also strong similarities.
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NewsAnalysis: Burberry's brand revitalisation continues in bid to attract new customers
With a revitalised brand, rising profits and a new London flagship, Burberry is on the rise.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams sets the standard for retail
Department store group Debenhams took analysts on a tour of its Milton Keynes shop last week.
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NewsBurberry suffers sales slowdown
Retail sales at luxury giant Burberry have slowed in the second quarter and full-year profits are now expected to come in at the lower end of expectations
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring international retail expansion
Retailers are increasingly exploring international expansion, but securing the right property portfolio abroad brings unique challenges. Gina Lovett reports on developments in key global markets.
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NewsAnya Hindmarch to expand overseas
Anya Hindmarch has set out expansion plans for the Middle East, Asia and the US.
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NewsHarvey Nichols hunts for Beauty Bazaar locations
Harvey Nichols is already eyeing further locations for Beauty Bazaar, the specialist boutique that will make its debut in Liverpool in November.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers’ evolving communications strategies
Retailers’ evolving communications strategies have sparked reviews of the creative agencies they work with.
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GalleryIn pictures: Burberry opens on Regent Street
The long-awaited Burberry global flagship on Regent Street has opened.
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OpinionComment: International expansion is important for long-term growth
At next month’s World Retail Congress, four retailers will be inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame: Sir Stuart Rose, Lew Frankfort, Dickson Poon and Sir Paul Smith.
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OpinionComment: A true brand is more than a fascia
Many aspire to be a truly successful brand but very few succeed.
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NewsAquascutum seeking London flagship
Upscale fashion retailer Aquascutum aims to return to London’s West End and is seeking a flagship in the premier shopping district.
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OpinionComment: Global appeal will be driver of deals
Uncertainty over the economy and increased pressure on consumer spending is dampening M&A activity globally.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Nottingham and Leicester.
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NewsCath Kidston, Lego and Armani Exchange to open at Meadowhall
Sheffield shopping centre Meadowhall has signed Cath Kidston, Lego and Armani Exchange.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Northwest
We visit Stockport, Northwich, Manchester and Liverpool.