All Europe articles
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NewsNext ups profit guidance again
The fashion retailer said a £12m increase to its profit guidance for the full year was down to a “small upgrade” in sales expectations and cost savings, primarily in its warehouses
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NewsCurrys enjoys ‘strong start to the year’ with market share gains across UK and Nordics
Currys has enjoyed a strong start to the financial year, reporting sales growth and market share gains across the UK and Ireland and the Nordics.
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NewsInditex boss hails ‘fantastic results’ as profits and revenues soar
Inditex sales and profits soared in the first half of FY26 as boss Óscar García Maceiras hailed the “extraordinary capabilities of our teams”.
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NewsEuropean Commission warned changes to Google Search could backfire
A coalition of European shopping comparison sites has written an open letter warning the European Commission that proposed changes to Google Search could backfire.
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FeatureAn inside look at Amsterdam’s ambitions to become a circular economy
Located in Het Sieraad, a historic building with an expansive atrium and canal views in de Baarsjes in west Amsterdam, lies a handful of rails of luxury clothing from brand Martan’s upcoming collection. But there’s something rather unusual about the fabric behind the clothes – it’s made from discarded textile waste from the hotel industry (think used tablecloths and bed sheets).
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InterviewQ&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
Adyen’s global vice president of retail, Holly Worst, discusses the evolution of payments, the pain points for shoppers, agentic commerce, and fraudulent transactions.
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AnalysisHow investments in AI, partnerships and B2B are powering Zalando’s growth
Fashion technology platform Zalando released its second quarter results today, recording group revenue growth of 20.8% to €3.4bn and a 20.7% rise in general merchandise value of €4.9bn.
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GalleryLuxury brand Coach opens playful store concept in Paris
Luxury bag and accessory brand Coach has opened a new “Coach Play” concept in Paris.
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NewsOcado strikes warehouse deal with ‘leading retailer’
Retail tech and grocery business Ocado has struck an agreement to build a large customer fulfilment centre for a European retailer.
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NewsAliExpress hit with record fine by EU for sale of illegal items
Chinese online retailer AliExpress has been given a record fine by the EU over the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods.
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NewsRituals to revamp over 1,000 European stores across one month
Luxury cosmetics retailer Rituals is committing to renewing over 1,000 of its stores across Europe in just over a month.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: Weekly grocery bills £25 cheaper in Germany than UK
New analysis from Circana shows that of the six biggest economies in Western Europe, only France has higher grocery bills than the UK
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon European Stores vice-president on the new innovations shaping its grocery offering
As part of Amazon’s Delivering the Future event at its LCY3 fulfilment centre in Dartford, Kent, many announcements were made for the UK and Europe.
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AnalysisInside Amazon: How the retail giant is striking a balance between man and machine
Amazon’s annual “Delivering the Future” Europe took place last week, and rather than being sent on a plane to Milan or Dortmund like previous years, Retail Week visited somewhere much closer to home
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AnalysisFredrik Tønnesen: The man who has climbed the ranks to take charge of Currys
At the end of March, a shock announcement was made that Currys’ chief executive, Alex Baldock, would be leaving the business after eight years to pursue an external position.
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NewsCurrys reveals new chief executive
Electricals powerhouse Currys has named a new chief executive to replace Alex Baldock.
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NewsTemu fined €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
Temu has received a €200m (£173m) fine from the European Union for selling illegal products on its platform.
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NewsZalando bolsters pre-loved category with Vestiaire Collective tie-up
Zalando has teamed up with Vestiaire Collective to bring the platform’s assortment of second-hand luxury fashion to millions of its customers.
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Retail VoiceFive trends that will redefine European retail and why retailers can’t wait any longer
AI is no longer just a conference topic. It’s already the operational engine driving Europe’s most competitive retailers
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NewsLululemon accelerates European expansion
Lululemon will open its first store in Greece over the weekend as it continues its rapid expansion across Europe.