All Europe articles – Page 2
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NewsPepco says Poundland exit ‘expected’ by September
European discount group Pepco is expecting to offload the Poundland business by September.
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Chart of the WeekWhy the EU-UK trade deal is coming at a good time
Food, feed and drink exports from the UK to the EU have dropped by a third since 2019.
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NewsChancellor says UK is the ‘best place for investment and business’ due to new trade deals
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now the “best place for investment and business” because of the deals struck with the US, the EU and India.
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NewsSøstrene Grene to double UK store estate in two years
Danish lifestyle and homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is ramping up its bricks and mortar presence and aims to double its UK store estate by 2027.
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AnalysisHow Amazon’s next-generation tech will impact colleagues and customers
In a constant pursuit of innovation and efficiency, Amazon hosted another Delivering the Future event, this time at its last-mile innovation centre in Dortmund, Germany
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NewsAmazon debuts robot with a ‘sense of touch’ using physical AI
Amazon has unveiled a new robot with a “sense of touch”, to perform complex tasks powered by physical AI.
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NewsPrimark sales grow in key markets but decline in UK and Ireland
Primark has reported a sales decline in the UK and Ireland, but the rest of its key markets showed growth.
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NewsVinted delivers leap in sales and profit as it launches in new markets
Second-hand marketplace Vinted has recorded a large increase in sales and profit as it continues to expand into new categories and markets.
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NewsPrices and product availability among biggest pain points for customers
Prices and product availability were ranked among the top pain points for customers when shopping, according to a new report by Happy or Not.
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OpinionNavigating tariffs: a survival guide for UK retailers
A week on from President Trump’s “liberation day”, Ben Cooke, partner at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard, breaks down the impact of new US tariffs on UK and EU goods, exports, supply chains and US customer demand, and sets out actions for retailers to take
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AnalysisLiberation day: what do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK retailers?
What does US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for retailers, and their shoppers, in the UK? Retail Week explores.
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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NewsKingfisher profit drops as ‘big ticket’ demand weakens
The retail group, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, reported a 7% fall in profit in 2024/25 with sales also declining on the year before.
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NewsIssa brothers' EG Group posts ‘strong trading’ and profit growth
EG Group has reported “strong trading” in which it saw profits rise driven by growth in the US and Europe.
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AnalysisCharging ahead: How BP is changing the face of forecourts
As BP opens its first retail site in Europe where it’s replaced fuel pumps with electric vehicle (EV) chargers, Retail Week visits its Hammersmith forecourt to find out more about the offering and how this will drive future rollouts.
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GalleryAmazon has opened a new store focused on health and beauty
Amazon has made its debut in Italy after opening “Amazon Parafarmacia & Beauty”, featuring a selection of beauty, personal care products, innovative in-store services, and expert advice.
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NewsKingfisher boss eyes further European Screwfix expansion as French business grows
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier says he could look to expand Screwfix into more European countries if its French business continues to grow.
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DataRanking: the 30 most-attractive European cities for expanding retailers
Retail Week has teamed up with JDM Retail and Oxford Economics to reveal the definitive ranking of Europe’s most-attractive cities for expanding retailers based on their market size, potential for growth, and ease of doing business.
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NewsPoundland’s managing director has stepped down amid reports of a sale
Poundland’s managing director Austin Cooke has left the value retailer amid reports of a potential sale.
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NewsSecret Sales acquires H&M brand Afound to ‘expand its footprint’ in the Nordics
Discount premium marketplace Secret Sales has acquired H&M’s digital fashion outlet Afound, as it continues its European expansion into the Nordics.