All Europe articles – Page 18
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OpinionOpinion: Donald Trump's triumph could help UK retailers
Not for the first time in his life, US President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the nation and the world.
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AnalysisIn, out, shake it all about – M&S’s overseas Hokey Cokey
Marks & Spencer is closing company-owned businesses in 10 foreign markets, but boss Steve Rowe says it is not turning its back on international opportunity.
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OpinionOpinion: How Marks & Spencer can still win in Europe
Marks & Spencer is a fantastic retailer – that much is true, given its sheer longevity on the UK retail scene.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The sun is shining on Spain’s retail scene
After losing its appeal during the recession, retailers considering international expansion are once again eyeing Spain. Mark Burlton gives the lowdown.
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NewsApple sales and profits dip as iPhone purchases fall
Apple has reported a drop in its fourth quarter sales and profits as iPhone sales continue to decline and computer sales slump.
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NewsBHS boss David Anderson on why the retailer will thrive
Less than a month after relaunching its UK website, BHS has revealed that it is launching in three new territories.
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NewsBHS owners unveil plans for overseas expansion
BHS owners have revealed that they are in the final stages of talks to expand the retailer’s international estate.
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NewsFive takeaways from Carrefour's third-quarter update
Carrefour’s third-quarter results revealed it is moving in the right direction in many markets, with operations in France in particular making gains.
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NewsHotel Chocolat gets ‘credible approaches’ to expand abroad
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell says the retailer has been inundated with “credible approaches” from potential international partners since floating, as it mulls overseas expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Costco pins sales growth hopes on store opening programme
Costco, the world’s largest warehouse club operator, revealed a strong store opening pipeline for 2017 as it unveiled its full-year figures.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on retail sales, BrightHouse, and Amazon
British shop prices down in September, BrightHouse says affordability checks hurting business model, and Amazon’s e-book case
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from Lidl and Biedronka's Polish price war
Discount is Poland’s largest channel and is predicted to achieve a 30% share of the grocery market by 2020, according to Planet Retail data.
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NewsBrexit not deterring shoppers but household finances under pressure
The outcome of June’s referendum to leave the EU and the weakened pound has not yet had an impact on shopping behaviour, according to figures.
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NewsTopshop to open first German stores as European expansion continues
Arcadia will open its first German Topshop and Topman stores in November in Berlin and Dusseldorf, continuing its European expansion plan.
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out in-store ordering across UK estate
Holland & Barrett has rolled out its order in-store offer across its 700 UK stores as part of an ongoing fulfilment drive.
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AnalysisThe Brexit effect: How will global retail supply chains be impacted?
With the UK’s out vote inevitably impacting retailers, Nick Hughes investigates the wide-reaching implications for the global supply chain.
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NewsAmazon squares up to Etsy and Notonthehighstreet with UK Handmade launch
Amazon has announced that it will be expanding its Handmade ecommerce offer in an effort to boost its artisanal credentials to shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon's US pop-ups will lure shoppers into its ecosystem
Amazon’s physical store plans are about drawing more consumers into its world than is possible with its websites alone, writes Howard Lake.
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NewsAgenda: B&Q owner Kingfisher and French Connection unveil half-year results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with half-year results from B&Q owner Kingfisher and French Connection on the agenda.
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NewsIkea group sales jump as it prepares to enter India and Serbia
Ikea has hailed a year of “solid growth” as the furniture giant prepares to launch a bricks-and-mortar presence in two new markets.