All Europe articles – Page 13
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NewsOnline sales tax illegal under EU law
The Government has warned that the ‘Amazon tax’ on online revenue proposed by retail bosses would be illegal under EU law.
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NewsBrexit to hit UK retailers’ profitability, warns Moody’s
British retailers’ profitability is likely to be held back by Brexit, according to research by credit ratings agency Moody’s.
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AnalysisInside retail's global giants: Zalando
Retail Week looks inside German online fashion giant Zalando, which despite recent trading pressure is vying to become an ‘operating system for the fashion industry’.
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NewsCarrefour denies making Casino merger approach
Carrefour has refuted claims from French grocery rival Casino that it approached the business over a possible tie-up.
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NewsTheresa May vows to protect rights of EU citizens
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK, even in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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AnalysisReserved, the fashion newcomer with big UK ambitions
A year ago, Polish fashion giant LPP opened Reserved on Oxford Street with great fanfare. But does it have what it takes to break Britain?
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OpinionRetailers putting plastic genie back in its bottle
That Sir David Attenborough is a living legend is beyond any reasonable doubt. But I think everyone has perhaps been a little surprised by the long-lasting impact of Blue Planet, which documented the damage inflicted by plastics on the oceans and its inhabitants.
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NewsBrexit: Warnings over higher card costs and more red tape
The Government has published the first technical notices for businesses on what will happen if no deal can be struck on Brexit with the EU.
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NewsPhilip Hammond considering 'Amazon tax' for etailers
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said he is considering a tax on online retailers but steered clear of any pronouncement on business rates.
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OpinionOpinion: Can Tesco achieve continental success?
At the very moment that Brexit is gesticulating two “je-m’en-foutiste” fingers across the English Channel, the UK’s leading retailer has chosen to launch two initiatives of distinctly continental inspiration.
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NewsDisney Stores launches online 'one-stop shop'
Disney is launching an ecommerce platform across five European markets as part of a drive to appeal to shoppers beyond its “traditional and expected” customer base.
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NewsAldi contacts suppliers over 'no deal' Brexit readiness
Aldi has contacted suppliers about what contingency plans may be needed in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
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NewsAmazon's Gurr warns of 'civil unrest' over Brexit
Amazon’s UK boss Doug Gurr has warned there will be “civil unrest” if Britain leaves the EU without a trade deal.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Tesco's French connection
Patrick Blower’s take on the new global ‘strategic alliance’ between Tesco and Carrefour
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AnalysisTesco-Carrefour deal: Key questions answered
When Tesco revealed it had struck a partnership with French grocery giant Carrefour, two words instantly sprang to mind: buying power.
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NewsBRC welcomes post-Brexit EU settled status scheme
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has hailed the Government for finally “providing clarity and certainty” for the 170,000 EU nationals working in retail.
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OpinionOpinion: Carrefour-Google deal shows way to retail future
French grocer Carrefour revealed earlier this week that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Google – a first in European food retail.
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AnalysisMove of the week: AO.com promotions reflect its culture
Management restructures are very much de rigueur as retailers adapt to changing market conditions and look to capitalise on their strengths.
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OpinionOpinion: In Barcelona, shoppers are voting with their feet
“The people have spoken”, the clarion call of the Daily Mail, among other organs, is the mantra of people who voted for Brexit, airbrushing out the inconvenient detail of the millions of people who voted the other way.
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NewsOcado signs international deal with Swedish grocer ICA
Ocado has signed up another international partner to use its proprietary technology, bringing Sweden’s biggest grocer ICA on board.