All International articles – Page 12
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NewsAnn Summers to expand its Middle East presence
Ann Summers is expanding into the Middle East through its strategic partnership with Liwa Trading Enterprises, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsForever 21 files for bankruptcy for second time in six years
US fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years, blaming mounting online competition from fast fashion retailers and weak footfall.
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NewsIkea to finally open Oxford Street store in May after 18-month delay
The long-awaited opening of the Ikea Oxford Street store is set to happen on May 1, 18 months after the Swedish retail giant was first set to debut the flagship.
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FeatureUniqlo universe: Inside Japanese fashion powerhouse Fast Retailing and its plans for the UK
Uniqlo, the retailer that’s rapidly emerging as the go-to place for timeless wardrobe staples with high street prices, is the jewel in the crown of parent company Fast Retailing
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NewsHarvey Norman to open new UK store and headquarters
Australian lifestyle retailer Harvey Norman is opening its fourth store in the UK along with a new location for its UK headquarters.
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NewsInditex boss hails ‘strong commitment to growth’ as sales and profits jump
Inditex said it had a “strong commitment to profitable growth”.
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NewsMango goes from strength to strength as profits and sales soar
Spanish fashion giant Mango has delivered another strong set of results, reporting an increase in both turnover and profits.
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AnalysisDoes the Walgreens Boots Alliance have a future following $10bn mega sale?
Last week, Boots’ parent company Walgreens was acquired in a $10bn mega deal by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Who are the brand’s new owners and where does the UK institution fit into its plans?
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch reports strong sales as it continues to target growth
US fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has reported strong sales and profits during its fourth quarter and for the full year
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NewsPepco ‘actively exploring separation options’ for Poundland
Pepco Group has said it is “actively exploring separation options” for Poundland as it aims to focus on a single format and move away from fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).
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NewsAvon exec sets target for global store expansion this year
Avon’s chief marketing officer has said the beauty brand has a goal for the number of global stores it plans to sell in this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Avon chief marketing officer – ‘we need to fish where the fish are’
As Avon continues its mission to modernise, Retail Week spoke to its chief marketing officer, Ozlem Citci, to find out how she is driving an improved omnichannel strategy, getting the word out and the continued importance of empowering women.
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NewsClub L London snaps up fashion retailer as it continues to ramp up global growth
Occasionwear specialist Club L London has snapped up fashion retailer Lavish Alice.
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX ‘exceeds guidance’ with improvement to store sales
TK Maxx’s parent company TJX has reported that the group has “exceeded guidance” as store sales perform better than expected.
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NewsFrasers enters new retail partnership to expand ‘ambitious international growth plans’
Frasers Group has entered a new strategic retail partnership to enhance and support its growth of Sports Direct in international markets.
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NewsIssa brothers' EG Group posts ‘strong trading’ and profit growth
EG Group has reported “strong trading” in which it saw profits rise driven by growth in the US and Europe.
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NewsLandlord Hammerson hails ‘transformative’ year as new stores drive sales
Hammerson, which owns shopping centres including Brent Cross, Bullring & Grand Central and The Oracle among others, has said it is a “repositioned business” going into 2025 following a “transformative and successful” year.
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NewsShein’s profits have plummeted ahead of London listing
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s profits plummeted by more than a third last year, according to reports, ahead of its highly-anticipated London listing.
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Opinion‘Why does the UK find it so hard to create and sustain luxury fashion brands to match France and Italy?’
Should Burberry place so much emphasis on its famous trench coat, and why is its flagship store so disappointing, wonders fashion analyst Maureen Hinton
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GalleryLululemon has opened its largest store in Europe
Athleisure and activewear giant Lululemon has relocated and upsized its London flagship store to mark the brand’s largest store in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.