All International articles – Page 107
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NewsArcadia posts rise in operating profit despite like-for-like sales fall
Fashion giant Arcadia, controlled by tycoon Sir Philip Green, has posted a rise in earnings but like-for-likes have slipped in the new financial year.
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NewsAustralian accessories retailer Lovisa to make UK debut in Trinity Leeds
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa is to make its UK debut ahead of Christmas at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre.
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NewsAsos targets Chinese smartphone users with transactional app launch
Fashion etail giant Asos has launched fully transactional Apple and Android mobile apps to tap into the lucrative Chinese market.
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NewsTed Baker sales jump 20.5% despite tough international markets
Ted Baker has reported a 20.5% jump in third-quarter group sales despite “challenging” conditions in some international markets.
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NewsZalando plots Berlin campus space to accommodate 5,000 employees
German fashion etailer is to expand its corporate headquarters in Berlin to create a campus designed to accommodate 5,000 staff.
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NewsNew York’s Upper 5th Ave. tops world's most expensive shopping street
Upper 5th Avenue has been named the most expensive shopping street worldwide as retail rents jumped 35% across the globe.
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NewsWalmart sales slump 1.3% to $117.4bn over third quarter
Sales at grocery giant Walmart, parent company to Asda in the UK, fell 1.3% to $117.4bn (£77.12bn) in its third quarter of the year.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Africa offers opportunities at home and abroad
Having visited Africa for the third time in the last 12 months, I believe it is relevant for European businesses, including those in Britain.
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InterviewZalando interview: international etail giant with a start-up mentality
Since being launched from a flat in Berlin seven years ago, fashion etailer Zalando has gone from strength to strength.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Aldi forces Australia’s big two into lowering prices
For years, Coles and Woolworths have had more or less free rein in Australia with some of the widest margins in the developed world.
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NewsBrandAlley bags multi-million pound investment from Chinese etailer
Fashion and homewares site BrandAlley has received a multi-million pound cash investment from Vipshop, a Chinese flash Sales online retailer.
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NewsZalando third-quarter sales soar but rising costs hamper earnings
Online fashion retailer Zalando has revealed its third-quarter sales soared 42% but pre-tax losses widened because of rising costs.
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NewsBurberry reduces size of Hong Kong flagship to cope with Asia slowdown
Burberry is seeking to deal with a sales slowdown in its Asian business by dramatically reducing the size of its Hong Kong flagship store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why John Lewis’ Netherlands tie-up could signal European expansion
While John Lewis chose the moon as the setting for its Christmas ad this year, the retailer has its sights set closer to home for its next venture.
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NewsAlibaba records £3.3bn of sales in first 90 minutes of Singles' Day
Alibaba generated $5bn of merchandise sales in the first 90 minutes of sales on Singles’ Day, a Chinese shopping extravaganza that celebrates people who are single.
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NewsNew Look plans up to 20 more standalone menswear stores
New Look is aiming to open up to 20 more standalone menswear stores in the next 18 months as an initial roll-out has proved successful.
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OpinionOpinion: Should UK retailers embrace French-style purchasing alliances?
French grocers have benefitted from purchasing alliances, but as the discounters squeeze margins, could UK retailers employ similar tactics?
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NewsNew Look half-year sales boosted by new standalone men's stores
Fashion retailer New Look has reported a healthy rise in half-year profits and sales, with its first standalone menswear stores performing strongly.
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AnalysisSainsbury's interims: Five things to look for in the grocer's update
Sainsbury’s will unveil its half-year results on Wednesday following a confident second-quarter update. Here are five key things to look out for:
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NewsFrench retailer Fnac agrees key terms with Darty in takeover deal
French entertainment and electricals specialist Fnac has agreed terms over a deal to acquire its domestic rival Darty.