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Marks & spencer revamps its team
Archie Norman (aged 63) will become Chairman of Marks&Spencer from September 1, delighting investors. He will replace
23 May 2017
NEW C.E.O. FOR HUDSON’S BAY EUROPE
Olivier Van Den Bossche, C.E.O. of the German department stores Kaufhof, has suddenly resigned after
23 May 2017
Brendon O’Reilly promoted
The industry trade group “Developers of Outlet Centres and Retailers”, part of the ICSC, recently added a new Board position of International Director, which is filled by Brendon...
23 May 2017
China buys into Parisian chic
Combining luxury codes with fast creation cycles, inspired by the fast fashion giants such as Zara and H&M is the strategy of SMCP accessible luxury retailer, which
23 May 2017
Ginza 6, The mall of the month
In Japan’s capital city, the mixed-use complex “Ginza Six” opened its doors in mid-April 2017, including a
23 May 2017
The Vault by Saks, The concept of the Month
The U.S. department stores Saks Fifth Avenue opened their first jewellery specialty store in
23 May 2017
BRAZIL. FOOD RETAILERS GET READY FOR THE BIG NEXT BOOM
For Casino, Carrefour and Wal-Mart, one of the next big battlegrounds is several thousands of kilometres away.
23 May 2017
U.S.A. WHAT IS THE PROFILE OF AMAZON PRIME CONSUMERS?
In April 2017, the Fung Global Retail & Technology think tank surveyed 2,684 U.S. members of Amazon Prime subscription services, which
23 May 2017
BRAZIL. GAP IS LOOKING FOR A NEW FRANCHISE PARTNER
As part of a reorganisation of debt, the Brazilian fashion retailer
23 May 2017
U.S. FASHION TOGGLES TOWARDS ONLINE AND DISCOUNT
In late April 2017, the U.S. fashion retailer Bebe made an utterly dramatic business decision. This Californian firm
23 May 2017
Will natura take over the Body Shop ?
The Brazilian beauty retailer Natura is negotiating to buy The Body Shop. In February 2017,
23 May 2017
Nike moves towards fast fashion
In the U.S.A, Nike aims to double the speed of
23 May 2017
THAILAND’S OUTLETS NEED TO UPGRADE
In Thailand, outlet centres have a notable feature. They are highly reliant on tourists who
19 May 2017
CHINA’S N°1 FOOTWEAR RETAILER CHANGES HANDS
In China, a consortium of local investors made an offer to take over the shoe and fashion retailer Belle International, which runs an array of
19 May 2017
CHINA IS ALDI’S FIRST STOP IN ASIA
As Costco confirmed the opening of a first Chinese store in
19 May 2017
“LINA’S BUSINESS IN LEBANON MOVED FROM EUPHORIA TO A PERIOD OF RATIONALISATION”
While Lebanon is a historic market for the Lina’s restaurant chain, stability remains uncertain. Sophie Baqué met Antoine Guillorit, Director of International Development at Lina’s.
18 May 2017
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