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Does the Historic Makeover of an Iconic Paris Retailer Chart a Path for Department Stores’ Revival?

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Until 2005 that is, when the doors of La Samaritaine were summarily shuttered. million USD) in renovations, punctuated by a global pandemic, this “grand magasin” has finally, triumphantly reopened its doors under the stewardship of its latest owner, luxury fashion house LVMH.

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The Very Group appoints Lionel Desclée as group CEO

365 Retail

Under Lionel’s stewardship, Seiyu accelerated its move into digital through a joint venture with online retailer Rakuten, secured record-breaking colleague engagement, grew customer satisfaction and increased market share. He led Walmart’s subsequent partial exit from Seiyu to investor KKR and Rakuten.

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Your Quick Start Guide to Cross-Border Ecommerce in China, India & The Middle East

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How to Sell Online in China. Online retail sales in China reached 5.16 growth from 2015—more than double the growth rate of overall retail sales, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics , the agency charged with tracking economic data. That’s what this guide will teach you to do. Get it now. The Modist .