WRC 2011: Carrefour hails performance of Planet format
Carrefour's hypermarket format Planet is performing "much better" than expected, given the economic turmoil in Europe, according to a senior…
World Retail Congress 2011
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WRC 2011: Stores remain central to multi-channel retail
For retailers looking to succeed in today's challenging economy, a joined-up strategy between their online and store presence is the…
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WRC 2011: Retailers should focus their online offer on men
CBRE executive director Peter Gold has called for retailers to focus their online offers on men, after research found they shop over…
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WRC 2011: Aditya Birla sees multi-brand FDI in “months”
The CEO of Aditya Birla's retail division expects FDI in multi-brand retail to open up in the coming months. Speaking…
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WRC 2011: Li & Fung sees apparel price rises continuing
The president of Li & Fung US believes apparel prices will continue to rise over the next 10-20 years, even though cotton costs…
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WRC 2011: Retail federation calls for relaxation of Sunday trading rules
The vice president of Germany's retail federation has called for the government to relax its restrictive Sunday trading laws. Speaking…
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WRC 2011: Gulf developing in the global retail industry
A gulf is developing in the global retail industry between retailers headquartered in Western Europe, North America and Australia and…
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WRC 2011: Aurora Fashions to extend 90 minute online delivery
European women's wear retailer Aurora Fashions has said it plans to offer 90 minute online delivery for the majority of…