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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance appoints Pessina as CEO and buys Liz Earle
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Stefano Pessina as its chief executive and acquired British beauty brand Liz Earle.
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NewsPrimark posts sales rise but cautions on currency exchange impact on margins
Value fashion giant Primark has reported a strong sales rise but currency movements are expected to affect next year’s results.
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NewsUS variety store group Dollar Tree completes takeover of Family Dollar
US variety store chain Dollar Tree has completed its takeover of rival Family Dollar following a year-long merger saga.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon makes its move on the Mexican market
Amazon is pushing into Mexico’s small yet blossoming ecommerce industry, which Planet Retail estimates will grow 189% over the next five years.
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NewsConvenience group 7-Eleven launches one-hour delivery in US
7-Eleven is speeding up its delivery options with the launch of a service that will fulfil online orders an hour after they are made.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl, Ikea and Dollar Tree
Retail news round-up on July 3, 2015: Lidl funded by World Bank, Ikea plans Autralian ‘mini stores and Dollar Tree wins approval for Fmaily Dollar deal
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NewsAnalysis: Dixons Carphone and its chequered history with US ventures
Dixons Carphone is making a return to the US market after a chequered past across the pond that has ranged from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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NewsAmazon aims to drive fulfilment innovation with Treasure Truck trial
Online retail giant Amazon is testing a shopping service in the US that allows customers to pick up selected goods from a ‘Treasure Truck’.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Clarks, Poundworld and Amazon
Retail news round-up on June 24, 2015: Clarks upgrades wi-fi, Poundworld director quits and US retailers withdraw Confederate flag products.
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OpinionWill next week bring news of an international deal for Ocado?
When Ocado releases its interims next week interest is as likely to be focused on news about international prospects as its domestic market.
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NewsSaks Fifth Avenue may launch in Europe as Hudson’s Bay buys Galeria Kaufhof
Hudson’s Bay Company, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, is to buy German department store business Galeria Kaufhof from Metro Group.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Target continues to outperform rivals
As the first-quarter financial results roll in, America’s retail giants are once again split among winners and losers.
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NewsAlibaba sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering over counterfeit products
Alibaba is being sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering for allegedly encouraging the sale of counterfeit goods on its marketplace website.
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NewsAlibaba increases its stake in US ecommerce retailer Zulily
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has upped its interest in the US market by taking a larger stake in online retailer Zulily.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Are Hudson's Bay and Metro Group unlikely partners?
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay is reportedly in talks to acquire German department store chain Galeria Kaufhof for as much as $2.6bn (£1.7bn).
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NewsHolland & Barrett plots first US store openings
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett is gearing up to open its first stores in the US, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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NewsBest Buy to scrap Future Shop fascia in Canada and axe 1,500 jobs
Electricals giant Best Buy will remove its Future Shop fascia from Canadian high streets in a move that will see 131 stores shuttered or converted.
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup’s tie-up with The Wire star Elba should enhance appeal
You don’t need to look very far to see that fashion retailer SuperGroup’s flagship Superdry brand has appeal beyond its target customers.
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Dollarama may have to raise its prices above $3 because of inflation
Canadian discounter Dollarama may have to raise its prices above CAD3 to offset the effect of the low Canadian dollar.
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NewsRadioShack files for bankruptcy protection in the US
RadioShack has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, with wireless company Sprint poised to set up shop within many of its stores.