All Europe articles – Page 28
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NewsBritish Retail Consortium calls for pan-EU ecommerce regulations
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is urging the Government to push for the EU to remove the barriers hindering online trade between European countries.
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NewsVente-Privee appoints former Selfridges marketing boss Sally Scott
Flash Sales site Vente-Privee.com has unveiled former Selfridges marketing chief Sally Scott as its first ever UK managing director.
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NewsStore of the week: Libreria Acqua Alta defies Venetian weather
Venetian book shop Libreria Acqua Alta’s store design to make the retailer stand out whilst defying its flood-prone location.
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OpinionComment: Woolworths collective redundancy decision offers retailers comfort
In the latest twist in a much talked-about case, Europe’s Advocate General has upheld the UK’s long-standing view on collective redundancy.
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OpinionComment: Homage to Catalonia’s remarkable retail arena
At the heart of Barcelona’s vibrant retail scene department store El Corte Inglés is a monument to shopping in the modern era.
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NewsLord Stuart Rose and Sir Charles Dunstone warn against EU exit
Top retailers spoke out this week on the case to remain in the EU as the industry’s involvement in the political debate widened ahead of the general election.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Auchan and Système U shuffle their decks
Auchan and Système U are using their buying partnership to reshape their respective store networks for the changing grocery sector.
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NewsH&M to open 400 new stores after posting £500m net profit
H&M has pledged to open 400 new stores in 2015 after posting a stronger-than-expected net profit of £500m for the fourth quarter.
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NewsZalando to offer third-party products on its website
Etailer Zalando has unveiled a partner programme in the UK that will allow retailers and brands the opportunity to sell on its platform.
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NewsFashion retailer Mango appoints Toni Ruiz as chief financial officer
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has continued to restructure its management team with the appointment of Toni Ruiz as chief financial officer.
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NewsSuperdrug owner AS Watson buys 50 health and beauty stores from Dirx
Superdrug owner AS Watson has unveiled a deal to purchase 50 shops from Dutch health and beauty specialist Dirx Drugstores.
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OpinionComment: More of the same for global retailers in 2015
Despite a gradually improving global picture retail in 2015 will still see a continuation of slow progress for many retail firms.
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NewsMountain Warehouse's Christmas sales soar on bricks-and-clicks strategy
Mountain Warehouse saw sales soar over the Christmas period, driven by the outdoor clothing retailer’s bricks-and-clicks strategy.
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NewsEuropean Commission investigates Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon
The European Commission has claimed Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon is founded on selective treatment that amounts to an illicit subsidy.
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OpinionComment: Better Bathrooms’ online presence improves customer experience
An online presence allows retailers to better cater to their customers by communicating with them quickly and effectively.
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NewsEU agrees to cap debit and credit card fees
The EU has agreed to cap the cost of processing debit and card payments fees in a move that has been welcomed by retailers.
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark opens second Belgian store in Brussels
Last week Primark opened its second store in Belgium, one with a much higher profile than the first owing to its location in Brussels.
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GalleryStore gallery: Rotterdam’s Markthal is a store design showstopper
Rotterdam’s Markthal boasts a market-place atmosphere that includes mainstream retail offers, all under one spectacular roof.
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NewsApple suspends online trading in Russia amid financial concerns
US technology giant Apple has suspended trading online in Russia amid the ongoing chaos over the country’s financial situation.
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NewsLululemon limbering up for UK expansion with four new stores
Yoga and sportswear retailer Lululemon is in talks to open four new stores in the UK as it prepares to expand into mainland Europe.