All International articles – Page 119
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Target continues to outperform rivals
As the first-quarter financial results roll in, America’s retail giants are once again split among winners and losers.
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NewsHema finance chief quits after 'disappointing' €190m full-year loss
Dutch retail giant Hema has posted full-year losses, prompting the departure of its chief financial officer Ad Walter.
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NewsMothercare halves losses but total sales slip in challenging conditions
Mothercare has halved its statutory loss before tax from £26.3m to £13.1m as it makes “good progress” with its turnaround.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, supermarket pricing probe and Target
Retail news round-up on May 21, 2015: John Lewis plans shop-in-shop, Which? reveals more details of grocery probe, Target sees 52% jump in Q1 profits
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AnalysisHow Marks & Spencer plans to ensure continued profit momentum
After revealing a healthy lift in full-year profits, Retail Week looks at how M&S plans to continue the momentum.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Scotland, Walmart and Which?
Retail news round-up on May 20, 2015: Scottish retail sales down, Walmart’s first-quarter profits slump, Which? accuses grocers still misleading shoppers, and more.
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InterviewInterview: Laura Ashley's Kaloyirou discusses the retailer's flower power
Retail Week speaks to Laura Ashley joint chief operating officer Nick Kaloyirou about the retailer’s journey and how it plans to continue growth.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart throws down the gauntlet to Amazon
With Walmart launching a subscription service to rival Amazon Prime, we are finally seeing how serious it is about expanding ecommerce.
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NewsAlibaba sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering over counterfeit products
Alibaba is being sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering for allegedly encouraging the sale of counterfeit goods on its marketplace website.
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NewsBoots revives annual UK staff bonus scheme after strong performance
Walgreens Boots Alliance has reinstated an annual bonus scheme for UK Boots staff after it was put on ice last year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look sold to South African investment group Brait in £1.9bn deal
Fashion retailer New Look has been sold to South African investment group Brait in a deal valuing the retailer at £1.9bn.
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NewsRetail Diary: Animal antics in Hong Kong while Greggs kicks up a stink
A boar runs wild in a Hong Kong retailer, Greggs kicks up a stink to tackle homeware and House of Fraser takes over the red carpet.
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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibaba’s Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvel’s Age of Ultron merchandise.
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NewsZara owner Inditex hits back at £5m Brazilian employment abuse claims
Zara owner Inditex has defended itself as it faces a R$25m (£5m) fine over claims it failed to deal with employment abuses in its supply chain.
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NewsWalmart to trial $50 delivery service to take on Amazon Prime
Walmart is set to take on Amazon’s Prime service in the US by trialling its own cheaper unlimited shipping service for online shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Facebook, Co-op, Alibaba, Regal Rose
Retail news round-up on May 14, 2015: Facebook launching second-hand goods service, Co-op boss admits group was “undermanaged”, Disney to sell Avengers products on Alibaba, Regal Rose taps DBD Media for social media push
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NewsFormer American Apparel chief exec sues retailer over 'distress' claims
American Apparel’s former chief executive Dov Charney is reportedly suing the US fashion retailer over allegations of defamation and emotional distress.
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NewsUPDATED: European grocers Ahold and Delhaize confirm merger talks
Dutch grocery giant Ahold is in talks with Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize over a potential merger between the two food retailers.
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NewsEtailer Zalando 'optimistic' for year after first quarter sales surge
German fashion etailer Zalando said it is “optimistic” for the rest of the year after sales surged 28.5% during its first quarter.
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NewsDanish Government pushes to scrap law requiring retailers to accept cash
The Danish Government has proposed plans to scrap the law requiring retailers to accept cash as payment.