All International articles – Page 106
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GalleryIn pictures: Sydney-based butcher Victor Churchill's beefy approach to design
Australian butcher Victor Churchill has carved out an entirely unique proposition with its design-led store, selling meat in Woollahra.
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NewsH&M, Zara and Under Armour eye BHS Oxford Street flagship
Fashion giants H&M and Zara and sportswear brand Under Armour are circling BHS’s flagship Oxford Street store, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisHow will Walgreens Boots Alliance benefit from Rite Aid acquisition?
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $17.2bn (£11.1bn) move to buy rival Rite Aid means it will establish itself as the world’s second-largest retailer.
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NewsWoolworths warns first-half profits could fall up to 35%
Australian grocer Woolworths has issued its third profit warning of the year as its feels the pressures from rivals Coles and Aldi.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji perks up its offer with Café&Meal in Singapore
Japanese retailer Muji has expanded its proposition with the launch of the minimalistic Café&Meal coffee shop in Singapore.
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GalleryStore gallery: Brisbane showcases the best of Australia’s rising retail offer
Previously considered a poor relation to the UK, Australia’s retail proposition has a lot to offer and its international influence is growing.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance agrees to acquire rival Rite Aid for £11.2bn
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed a deal to acquire US pharmacy rival Rite Aid in an all-cash deal worth $17.2bn (£11.2bn).
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NewsWalmart follows rival Amazon in targeting home delivery by drones
Walmart has applied to test drones for home delivery of online orders as it bids to go toe-to-toe with etail giant Amazon in the fulfilment war.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Metcash to take own-brands into China
Another western retailer has tied up with Chinese ecommerce operator Alibaba to sell products on its Tmall website.
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NewsDixons Carphone buys repair firm Infocare Workshop for £10m
Dixons Carphone has bought Nordic service and repair company Infocare Workshop for £10m as it seeks to control the end-to-end customer service journey.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Primark opens stunning store in iconic Madrid building
Value fashion retailer Primark launched in Madrid last week with a new store that combines local inspiration with modern design features.
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News‘Our technology has overtaken PayPal’s,' says China payments boss
Chinese payments supremo Sun Taoran believes the balance of power has swung to China and claims his firm’s tech has overtaken PayPal’s.
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NewsAlibaba to quadruple size of UK office as it grows European foothold
Alibaba is set to expand its UK office from 15 people to 60 people within the next two years as part of its international expansion plans.
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NewsAlibaba removes £8m worth of fake UK goods from its site in a year
More than £8m worth of counterfeit UK products have been taken off Alibaba since a deal was made with the China Britain Business Council (CBBC) last year.
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NewsWhat should British retailers consider before expanding into China?
As Chinese president Xi Jinping visits the UK, British retailers should consider a number of factors if they want to expand into his country.
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NewsAsos Rewards loyalty and engagement programme to be rolled out
Fashion etailer Asos is to roll out a loyalty scheme after an enthusiastic reaction from shoppers to a trial.
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NewsReiss ups focus on global expansion as full-year profits double
Reiss has ramped up its focus on global expansion after full-year group profits doubled, although losses from its international division widened.
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NewsInternational analysis – Casino closes in on domestic comeback
French retailer Casino’s third quarter has seen it harvesting the fruits of its price cuts in its domestic market.
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NewsRetailers can now follow many routes to growth in overseas markets
Retailers are expanding internationally for many reasons. For some it’s saturation in a home market; for others it’s the chance to exploit an identified opportunity in a new territory.
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NewsHamleys sale to overseas buyer likely to be completed within weeks
The sale of famous toy retailer Hamleys to a Chinese buyer is thought likely to be completed within weeks after months of speculation.