Steinhoff International said it has acquired a major stake in apparel retailer, Pepkor for R62.8 billion, which gives the budget furniture firm entry in to Africa's fast-growing garment markets. The South African furniture maker purchased ...
Tags: garment markets, furniture maker, Apparel
Benjamin Moore & Co. has announced the appointment of Ron Schuller as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President. Schuller brings more than 25 years of retail and consumer brand experience to Benjamin Moore, most recently as Vice ...
The annual 2014 Specsavers everywoman in Retail Ambassadors have recently been announced at a ceremony in central London attended by Dame Mary Perkins and several hundred leading business figures representing over 50 retail brands. Twelve ...
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The toy giant is focusing its efforts on the Chinese market with 22 new stores planned for the region. Toys R Us has revealed its plans to have opened 90 new stores across the globe by the end of the year. The toy giant's growth plan ...
Tags: Toys R Us, Chinese market
"Make in India" campaign covering 25 sectors, including the textile and garment industry, has been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Who’s Who of the corporate world from India and abroad at a ceremony in New ...
Tags: Make in India, Textile, Garment Industry
Driven by acquisition of Jos. A. Bank and also rise in retail segment sales, clothing marketer Men's Wearhouse said it reported a 24% revenue hike in the second quarter ended August 2, 2014. Total net sales increased 24.1% or $155.8 ...
Galleria Retail Technology Solutions, the leading provider of retailer and supplier category planning and solutions for apparel and other industries, has announced its strategic plan to bring retail brands and banners under one roof in the ...
Tags: Galleria, Strategic Collaboration, Textile
Wants to work with major, and independent, toy stores. Duo UK, a packaging manufacturer and supplier, is looking to work with more retailers in the toy space. The firm, which offers bespoke gift packaging, has worked with the likes of ...
Tags: Duo UK, UK Targets, Toy
US-based Golden State Foods has acquired ownership of New Zealand-based Snap Fresh Foods, for an undisclosed amount. Snap Fresh Foods supplies premium salad greens, vegetable mixes, baby-peeled carrots, fresh sprouts, dressings and ...
Tags: New Zealand, Ownership, Food
Customers of leading specialty apparel retailer rue21 will soon be able to partake in a new seamless and inspired customer experience thanks to the brand's latest collaboration with Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business ...
Fashion e-commerce site Avenue 32 picked up the Best Online Retailer trophy at the just held inaugural edition of Pure London Buyers Power List, an awards ceremony that recognises contributions of individual brands and companies to the ...
Mothercare plc, the leading international mother and baby retailer, issues the following trading update, which covers the 15 week period to 12 July 2014. Overview for Q1 - 15 weeks to 12 July 2014 -International back to double-digit ...
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Developing the right pricing strategy for each market is one of the critical factors for retailers to successfully expand overseas, according to a report released by Tryzens, the digital commerce solutions company, and Worldpay, the global ...
Tags: Global Expansion
Indian handloom sector has been experiencing negative growth which is a cause of serious concern, said Textiles Secretary Zohra Chatterji, during the recently held Buyer-Seller Meet for handloom products in Mumbai, reports the Hindu ...
Tags: Handloom sector, exquisite weaving
Breville announced this week that exciting new products and international expansion were central to the Australian company’s future plans. Let’s take a look at the five products Appliance Retailer tips to be essential to these ...
Tags: superblender, coffee machine, Tea Maker, Appliance Retailer