All International articles – Page 122
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NewsB&M eyes further expansion after 30% lift in full-year sales
Value retailer B&M has swung back into the black in its first year as a listed company as its “rapid” store expansion plan boosted sales by 30%.
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GalleryStore gallery: Sun & Sand Sports fuses digital and physical in Dubai
Sun & Sand Sports has opened a concept store in Dubai Mall that allows customers to challenge each other to interactive trials.
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NewsAhold first-quarter revenues drop as price war takes toll on margins
Dutch grocery giant Ahold reported a drop in revenues during its first quarter as cut-price deals took their toll on profit margins.
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OpinionEBay Enterprise reveals how British retailers can make it big China
China is a vast, competitive landscape, but British retailers willing to put in the time and effort can tame the dragon.
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OpinionTravel specialist DFS Group unveils store at Singapore's Changi Airport
Luxury travel specialist DFS Group has opened its largest global store: a wine, spirits and tobacco flagship at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
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NewsOnline retail giant Amazon starts paying corporation tax in the UK
Amazon has started paying corporation tax in Britain rather than Luxembourg after it came under fire for avoiding tax.
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NewsCampaigners call for UK supermarkets to donate food waste to charity
More than 100,000 people across the UK have called on supermarkets to give their food waste to charity after similar laws were passed in France.
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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.