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Iceland heralds Middle Eastern expansion push after Libya store success Friday, 10th May 2013

Iceland heralds Middle Eastern expansion push after Libya store success

Frozen food retailer Iceland is set to kick off a radical international expansion push in the Middle East after its store in war-torn Tripoli mustered a group of loyal Libyan customers.

Posted by Kirsty Simmonds

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Indian cabinet approves Ikea's €1.5bn investment plan Friday, 3rd May 2013

Indian cabinet approves Ikea's €1.5bn investment plan

India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) as cleared a EUR 1.5 billion investment plan by Swedish furniture retailer Ikea - an act which formally paves the way for the business to set up shop in Asia’s third-largest economy.

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Unilever moves to raise stake in Indian arm Tuesday, 30th April 2013

Unilever moves to raise stake in Indian arm

Unilever has offered to pay up to USD 5.4 billion to increase its stake in its Indian unit as it banks on the prolific spending power in Asia’s third-largest economy.

Posted by Kirsty Simmonds

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High-end LA brands focus on London expansion Monday, 15th April 2013

High-end LA brands focus on London expansion

BCBG Max Azria and sister brand Hervé Léger are each planning to open stores and department store concessions across London over the next two years.

Posted by Kirsty Simmonds

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Karl Lagerfeld to open first London store Friday, 12th April 2013

Karl Lagerfeld to open first London store

Karl Lagerfeld is reportedly close to agreeing to open his first store based in the United Kingdom.

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Mothercare posts 4.8% sales dip Thursday, 11th April 2013

Mothercare posts 4.8% sales dip

Mothercare has posted a 4.8 per cent decline in fourth quarter group sales as the British arm of the business continues to falter.

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Harris Tweed targets US and Canada for expansion plans Tuesday, 9th April 2013

Harris Tweed targets US and Canada for expansion plans

The largest producer of Harris Tweed is hoping to reignite interest in the heritage British fabric across the US and Canada.

Posted by Kirsty Simmonds

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Asos to open Birmingham office Tuesday, 2nd April 2013

Asos to open Birmingham office

Asos is to open a regional office in Birmingham, creating 20 jobs in the city.

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H&M opens maiden store in Chile Monday, 25th March 2013

H&M opens maiden store in Chile

H&M has opened its first store in Chile.

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Cath Kidston prepares for European expansion Monday, 25th March 2013

Cath Kidston prepares for European expansion

Cath Kidston is preparing to open 80 concessions in Spain as the business makes its first strides into Europe.

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