All Europe articles – Page 31
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NewsTopshop to launch on Asos's European ecommerce rival Zalando
British brands Topshop and Topman will launch on fashion website Zalando in September as part of their European expansion drive.
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NewsIntermarché shows that the beauty is in the eye of the greengrocer
French supermarket Intermarché has launched a campaign to reintroduce imperfect fruit to its shelves as a means of reducing food waste.
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OpinionComment: How mass-market retailers can tap into the ‘Ramadan rush’
The UK’s mass-market retailers have sometimes been unsure of how best to attract greater numbers of international shoppers to their stores.
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GalleryStory gallery: Ikea downsizes with experimental store format
Hamburg is home to Ikea’s first ‘Citystore’, a new format with a smaller store footprint designed to cater to urban shoppers.
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OpinionComment: Aldi and Lidl’s discounting is no new phenomenon
The fervour surrounding Aldi and Lidl’s discounting belies the longstanding tradition of discounters in the UK retail market.
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NewsPrimark steals Zara's Spanish clothing crown as it drives European growth
Primark has stolen Zara’s clothing crown in Spain, according to finance boss John Bason, as the value fashion retailer expands in Europe.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mall of Scandinavia set to change Sweden’s retail landscape
Opening in 2015, Mall of Scandinavia is hoping to draw in big brands and breathe life back into Sweden’s flagging retail market.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Netherlands’ DekaMarkt returns to its roots
Holland’s oldest grocery chain Dekamarkt has taken its new concept store to market. Retail Week takes a turn around the Haarlem store.
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NewsCath Kidston international sales poised to outstrip UK
The British retailer predicts its overseas sales will overtake the UK this year as it prepares to open more stores in Asia and the Middle East.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bikini Berlin shopping centre makes an impression
Bikini Berlin is a new style of shopping centre that has opened in Berlin, but how unique is it? We take a look at this retail destination.
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NewsSuperGroup buys Scandinavian distributor as it pursues overseas growth
Fashion specialist SuperGroup has acquired its Scandinavian distributor, Smac Group, for an undisclosed sum.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How will retailers be affected by new EU changes to VAT regulation?
In January 2015, the VAT accounting rules for EU sales of electronic services such as music, books and games will change.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Hema conquer the UK with value and design?
Dutch retailer Hema has successful stores across Europe. As the variety retailer aims to take on the value players, can it crack the UK?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lakeland at 50 - from agricultural past to international future
Over 50 years Lakeland has grown from an agricultural business into an international retailer and is preparing for its next phase of growth.
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NewsKingfisher's French boss Philippe Tible to step down
Kingfisher’s chief executive of its Castorama and Brico Dépôt brands Philippe Tible is to step down from the DIY group.
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Analysis12 facts you should know about Hema as it launches first UK store
Hema opens its first UK store in Victoria, London, on June 12. Here are a few facts you never knew about the Dutch value player.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dutch giant Hema unveils first UK store
The Netherlands’ answer to Woolworths, Hema, is poised to shake up the UK’s value market with its strong own-brand offer as it opens its first store in London tomorrow.
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NewsMandM Direct unveils IPO plan as former N Brown boss appointed chairman
MandM Direct has revealed plans to float on AIM as it appoints former N Brown chief executive Alan White as its chairman.
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CartoonBlower's retail cartoon: Who are the winners and losers after vote on Europe?
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the winners and losers in last weekend’s European elections.
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AnalysisMap: Track the development of Tesco’s overseas operations
As Tesco completes its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise, we chart the supermarket’s other overseas operations.