All International articles – Page 108
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AnalysisWalmart to axe 450 jobs as it restructures head office team
US retail titan Walmart will wield the axe on 450 jobs at its headquarters in Arkansas as it restructures its management team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's international arm will face scrutiny at its half-year update
Tesco is expected to post positive interims next week, but its struggling overseas operations are set to face a brighter than usual spotlight.
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AnalysisComment: How new technology is making shopping personal again
Smart new kids on the block are using technology to make grocery shopping the local and personal experience it once was.
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AnalysisComment: How tech can help US retailers adapt to Obama’s overtime pay changes
The White House’s upcoming change to overtime legislation will make millions of American hourly workers eligible for overtime pay.
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Analysis7-Eleven Australia bosses quit over 'underpaid workers' scandal
The bosses of convenience group 7-Eleven have quit the retailer in the aftermath of claims that it exploited workers over pay.
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AnalysisTesco chairman John Allan says further overseas disposals unlikely
Tesco chairman John Allan has ruled out any more major international disposals in the short term following the sale of Homeplus in South Korea.
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AnalysisJohn Dixon aims to make ‘iconic’ David Jones a ‘world-class' retailer
Former Marks & Spencer director John Dixon aims to make Australian retailer David Jones “world-class” when he joins as chief executive in January.
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AnalysisJohn Dixon says David Jones a ‘perfect fit’ as he takes top job at retailer
John Dixon has said David Jones is a “perfect fit” for him after being confirmed as the Australian department store group’s new boss.
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AnalysisEx-Marks & Spencer GM boss John Dixon to take top job at Australia's David Jones
John Dixon, the former head of Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise unit, is expected to be unveiled as the new boss of Australian department store group David Jones.
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AnalysisFrench entertainment retailer Fnac bids to acquire rival Darty
French entertainment and electricals retailer Fnac has approached the board of electricals specialist Darty about acquiring its rival.
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AnalysisUpmarket grocer Whole Foods to axe 1,500 roles in next two months
Premium grocer Whole Foods is to cut about 1,500 jobs over the next two months, amounting to 1.6% of its workforce.
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AnalysisMySale posts £5.2m full-year loss but reports second-half uplift
MySale, the Australian flash Sales site, has reported a full-year underlying EBITDA loss of Aus$11.2m (£5.2m).
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AnalysisAmazon advertises for Uber-style drivers to make deliveries
Amazon is to follow in Uber’s footsteps by signing up people to work as part-time delivery drivers for its Prime Now programme.
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AnalysisMoss Bros reveals plan to open first stores in the Middle East
Moss Bros has revealed plans to expand internationally with two stores in the Middle East as its turnaround continues to bear fruit.
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AnalysisMoss Bros' stellar first-half results: What the analysts say
Moss Bros has reported a strong first half of the year, clocking up sales of £61.3m while pre-tax profits rocketed 44% to £2.8m. Here analysts give their reaction.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: How Amazon can disrupt French grocery
The news that Amazon is now selling groceries in France presents a new route to market for the major FMCG players.
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AnalysisH&M reports flat profits in third quarter after being hit by strong dollar
H&M has reported flat profits in its third quarter after the fashion retailer was negatively impacted by the strong dollar.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Aesop brings pared-back simplicity to Hamburg
Australian skincare retailer Aesop uses untreated oak interiors to channel minimalistic sophistication at its new Hamburg store.
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AnalysisWalmart seeks price cuts from Chinese suppliers after yuan devaluation
Walmart is asking for price cuts from Chinese suppliers after it said it should share in the savings generated by the devaluation of China’s yuan.
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AnalysisAmazon launches payments and fulfilment outsourcing offer in India
Amazon has launched an offering in India that will allow businesses to sell and ship products through their own websites using Amazon’s infrastructure.