All International articles – Page 121
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NewsAmazon faces anti-trust investigation over ebook business
The European Commission (EC) has launched an anti-trust investigation into online retail giant Amazon’s ebook business.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe acquitted by Egyptian court
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe will avoid prison in Egypt after being acquitted of embezzlement charges brought against him.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on the Big Four, Laura Ashley, Tesco's Dunnhumby and more
Retail news round-up on June 11, 2015: Big Four grocers to lose 4% of market share by 2020, Laura Ashley AGM, Ex-Monsoon boss to bid for Tesco’s Dunnhumby
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NewsZara owner Inditex first-quarter net profits jump 28%
Inditex – owner of fashion chains Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti and Bershka – has revealed a 28% rise in net profits for its first quarter.
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NewsSpar expands in India as it targets 25 hypermarkets and €300m sales
Spar is embarking on expansion plans in India as it seeks to open 25 hypermarkets across the country by 2017 and create 800 new roles.
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NewsH&M to launch in India with 25,000 sq ft store in New Delhi
H&M will open its first store in India this autumn. The retailer has selected a 25,000 sq ft location in New Delhi.
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NewsAldi invests in electric car charging stations across Germany
Discount grocer Aldi is investing €2.2m (£1.6m) on charging stations for electric cars outside its German stores this summer.
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NewsFormer American Apparel boss receives restraining order from retailer
Fashion retailer American Apparel has been granted a restraining order against founder and former boss Dov Charney.
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NewsCosmetics retailer Douglas acquired by CVC Capital Partners
Private equity group CVC Capital Partners has acquired perfume and cosmetics retailer Douglas from Advent International.
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NewsNew Look strategy proves fruitful as full-year profits increase
New Look full-year profits increased as the retailer accelerates in multichannel as well as in UK and international growth.
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NewsCarrefour launches after-work pick-up point for Belgian office workers
French grocery giant Carrefour is eyeing the rollout of an ‘after-work pick-up point’ concept in Belgium after a successful launch.
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NewsTarget to use Shazam's image recognition technology to make ads shoppable
US retailer Target is using new image recognition technology created by app Shazam to make its print and TV ads shoppable.
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NewsMichael Kors like-for-likes fall as accessory demand weakens in US
Luxury lifestyle retailer Michael Kors has reported its slowest quarterly growth in North America since it listed in 2011.
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NewsRana Plaza factory owner charged with murder by Bangladeshi police
The owner of the Rana Plaza building has been charged with murder following its collapse in 2013, which killed more than 1,000 people.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Lidl figures show Schwarz Group supremacy
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has announced 7% growth in net sales to €79.3bn (£57bn), an increase of more than €5bn (£3.6bn) in absolute figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can retailers do to survive the currency crisis?
Retailers with an overseas presence are being hit by currency fluctuations, but there are several ways they can mitigate the effects.
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OpinionBlog: Helping SMEs to take on the world with international delivery
SMEs are gaining in significance in the retail world, but international delivery is a must to remain competitive, explains Hermes’ Martijn de Lange.
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NewsDublin department store Arnotts bought by Fitzwilliam Finance Partners
The battle for Irish department store Arnotts has come to an end after Fitzwilliam Finance Partners acquired its rival Apollo’s 50% stake.
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OpinionAmazon’s move to pay tax in the UK will keep bad feelings at bay
Amazon’s decision to launch a branch of its business in the UK so that it will pay more tax here is a canny move to keep customers onside.
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NewsScrewfix boosts Kingfisher but profits dampened by currency woes
Kingfisher’s boss said it has made a “solid” start to the year helped by a 15.4% jump in like-for-likes at its Screwfix business.