All International articles – Page 113
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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.
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AnalysisOpinion: Has Amazon’s move into bricks-and-mortar retail missed a trick?
Amazon may be the king of personalising the online experience, but it will be missing a trick by not bridging the online/offline gap.
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GalleryStore gallery: How Stuart Machin is getting back on Target Down Under
Target Australia is on the recovery path thanks to changes led by boss Stuart Machin. The new branch in Ringwood, Melbourne shows the best of these.
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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 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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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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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.