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Indian G.D.P. highest in the world amid demonetization policy
In Q4 2016, India’s economy grew by a remarkable 7% year-on-year.
19 April 2017
HNA from China wants to invest in Dufry travel-retail business
The Chinese conglomerate HNA is interested in investing in the Swiss giant Dufry,
19 April 2017
7-Eleven targets 20% annual sales growth in the Philippines
To reach this growth, PSC, the licensee of the “7-Eleven” convenient stores,
19 April 2017
Ralph Lauren to enter India via franchise
In the wake of Saks Fifth Avenue last month, the U.S. fashion retailer is now in advanced discussions with
19 April 2017
Go Sport soon in Casablanca
In Morocco, Go Sport will inaugurate a flagship of 2,000 sq.m
19 April 2017
ZARA’S NEW TARGET: BIGGER STORES DRIVE ONLINE SALES
In La Coruna, home city of Inditex Group in the North of Spain, the new 5,020- sq.m Zara store over 5 floors opened in September 2016. This replacement of
18 April 2017
VASTNED EXITS TURKEY
In March 2017, the Dutch commercial property investor Vastned sold its entire
18 April 2017
Retuna, The Mall of the Month
Sweden. At 110 km west of Stockholm, in Eskilstuna city, an innovative mall aims to change the rules of buying by the masses. The “ReTuna” mall opened in August 2015 and only stocks...
18 April 2017
Galeries Lafayette opens an Asian version
Similar to the U.S.A., department stores in Europe are increasingly specialised. Focussed on Asian customers, Galeries Lafayette Group opened an innovative Parisian store in
18 April 2017
WHO ARE THE WINNERS IN THE U.K. VALUE FASHION?
In 2016, the U.K. discount clothing market was worth
18 April 2017
BRAZILIAN MALLS RESTRUCTURE AGAINST RECESSION
Like in Europe and in the U.S., the fierce retail competition generates winners and losers within mall operators.
18 April 2017
CHANGE OF STRATEGY FOR GAP
After a wave of closure in the United States, the Gap Group plans to
18 April 2017
CRATE & BARREL AIMS TO ACCELERATE IN THE GULF
In early April 2017, the U.S.-German furniture retailer Crate & Barrel signed a
18 April 2017
AL TAYER EXPANDS BLOOMINGDALE’S IN THE GULF
In Mid March 2017, the U.S. department store operator Bloomingdale’s (Macy’s Group) opened
18 April 2017
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