All International articles – Page 175
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OpinionRetail Surgery: What needs to be considered when entering or exiting an international market?
What needs to be considered when entering or exiting an international market?
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OpinionComment: The US is still a land of opportunity
On the assumption that the world has not ended today, and that Retail Week is still being read beyond Bugarach, attention will carry on being devoted to transatlantic developments.
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GalleryStore of the week: Uniqlo, Shanghai
Uniqlo has already featured as a store of the week during 2012 (in Paris), but there are few excuses for not affording it space once more because the Shanghai flagship, on the West Nanjing Road, does things that other branches do not.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Christmas store design in Paris
The ‘City of Light’ lives up to its name as Christmas approaches, leaving London somewhat in its shadow.
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AnalysisStore design: What are the best stores designs of 2012?
Not content with offering a Store of the Week, Retail Week Interiors brings you the top stores that have been given this title over the past 12 months.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Carrefour ends Brazilian ecommerce operations
For most people, the words ‘Brazil’ and ‘online’ are often synonymous with growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco calls time on US venture Fresh & Easy
Tesco boss Philip Clarke has drawn the curtain on US business Fresh & Easy, part of his predecessor’s legacy.
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OpinionComment: Retail predictions for 2013
As the new year approaches, here are my retail predictions for 2013.
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Analysis
Analysis: SuperGroup's new found professionalism gears it up for growth
SuperGroup chief executive Julian Dunkerton was keen to stress how much of a professional outfit the retailer is these days.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco's boss isn't licking his wounds
Philip Clarke hasn’t sat around licking his wounds since calling time on Tesco’s US business last week.
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NewsMobile Fun extends international business
Mobile accessories etailer Mobile Fun has hit a major international expansion trail into 20 new countries by next March.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why have UK retailers struggled to crack America?
As Tesco looks set to exit the US, Retail Week takes a look at why British retailers have found it a tough market to crack.
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NewsTesco 'back on form' in UK as it plots Indian expansion
Tesco boss Philip Clarke has said the grocer is “back on form” ahead of the festive rush.
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OpinionComment: Is Topshop set to become a truly global retailer?
Not many fashion retailers can badge themselves as truly global but could Topshop become just that?
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan agrees Real deal for central Europe growth
Last week, Metro Group revealed it had sold its Real hypermarket business in Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine – including real estate assets – to French grocer Auchan for e1.1bn (£893.4m).
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NewsHamleys profits advance after global drive
Pre-tax profits at iconic toy retailer Hamleys soared 283% to £2.3m last year, driven by sales growth at its newly refurbished Regent Street flagship and expansion of its international franchise operations.
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OpinionComment: Dixons’ celebrates first-half profit
Dixons has much to feel festive about. Last week, the Currys and PC World owner revealed its UK business had made a first-half profit for the first time in five years.
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OpinionComment: Only the best retailers pique private equity interest
Private equity loomed large on the retail landscape this week as it emerged Clayton Dubilier & Rice has taken a 60% stake in value retailer B&M Bargains.
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NewsPhilip Clarke set to axe loss-making Fresh & Easy
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has nailed his colours to the mast with the launch of a strategic review of the retailer’s loss-making US business, Fresh & Easy, and the departure of highly regarded deputy chief executive Tim Mason.
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OpinionComment: Not Tesco's finest hour, but possibly not its worst
So, Tesco’s Fresh & Easy misadventure in the US is drawing to a close.