All International articles – Page 166
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GalleryStore of the week: Spain shows big hypermarkets are still beautiful
Among many pundits of late, the view has been aired that, as a format, the UK hypermarket’s best days may be behind it, with the general mantra seemingly being that smaller is more beautiful.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco and Sainsbury's quests for success
The UK’s two biggest quoted grocers released updates last week - both provided an interesting snapshot of the state of affairs for the two retailers. Rebecca Thomson charts how each has evolved and where they might go next.
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NewsJaeger outlines five-year strategy to revamp brand and draw on heritage
Jaeger has unveiled plans to rebuild its UK business before expanding internationally as part of a five-year strategy that includes returning it to the black by next year.
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NewsPaperchase sales and profits up as it eyes expansion
Paperchase’s pre-tax profit jumped 5% in the year to January 28, as it opened 13 new stores and grew its international business.
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NewsGeorge at Asda makes Dubai debut
George at Asda has made its debut in Dubai with a store in the Al Ghurair shopping mall.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Système U targets €1bn sales from Drive format
French grocer Système U has reported online sales of i240m (£202m) between January and August. About 90% of that was generated through the Drive format, where a customer orders online and collects in store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: J Crew chairman Mickey Drexler profiled
Having been involved in some of the greatest US retail success stories of the past three decades, the indomitable American is now bringing J Crew to the UK.
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OpinionComment: Carpetright's Lord Harris will keep calm and carry on
Carpetright gave the City a double shock on Friday - a profit warning and the exit of its chief executive Darren Shapland.
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GalleryIn pictures: J Crew unveils first UK store
US casualwear giant J Crew opened a menswear-only store in Bloomsbury, central London, this morning as the retailer enters the UK for the first time.
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OpinionComment: Global retail expansion needs a localised touch
Two leading figures in global grocery used this week’s World Retail Congress to declare that the “age of imperialism” in international retailing was over.
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OpinionComment: Luxury and trust in the spotlight at World Retail Congress
The World Retail Congress has yielded its usual mix of outspoken characters and bold pronouncements on the future of retail.
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NewsWalmart dissolves India JV as it opts to go it alone
Walmart is dissolving its relationship with its JV partner in India as it opts to go it alone in the country.
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NewsSir Philip Green mulls using Kate Moss to launch Topshop in China
Topshop may use its newly-inked partnership with model Kate Moss as a springboard to launch in mainland China next year.
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OpinionComment: Retailers gear up for Christmas
Get ready, Christmas is almost here. Yes, really. No sooner have the barbecues, pop-up tents and water pistols been consigned to the shed, then retailers’ minds shift towards Christmas.
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NewsCarrefour and Tesco declare end of the "age of imperialism"
Two of the world’s largest grocers, Carrefour and Tesco, have declared the “age of imperialism” in global retail expansion over and urged retailers to localise their offer.
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GalleryStore gallery: A tour of Vancouver’s retail hotspots
There are many reasons to visit Vancouver but for those on a mission to understand the diversity of Canadian retail it’s worth a stopover.
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AnalysisAustralian retailers coming to the UK: What do retailers need to know?
As Australian stationery retailer Smiggle outlines its UK expansion plans, Retail Week takes a look at why a number of retailers from the country are eyeing opportunities in the UK.
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsAustralian retailer Target poaches TK Maxx ecommerce director
Australian retailer Target has poached TK Maxx’s ecommerce director as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: JC Penney buys itself some time with public offering
Last week, JC Penney (JCP) revealed plans to raise about $810m (£501m) in cash through a public offering of up to 96.6 million shares.