All International articles – Page 180
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NewsAnalysis: Burberry's brand revitalisation continues in bid to attract new customers
With a revitalised brand, rising profits and a new London flagship, Burberry is on the rise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: New chapter in ebook market as competition builds
Despite the market dominance of Amazon, other retailers are increasingly making a play for a slice of the fast-moving ebook and ereader markets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Keeping up with the evolution of ecommerce
Ahead of next month’s Retail Week Ecommerce Summit, we speak to some of the event’s key speakers for an early insight into where their online focus lies.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Galeries Lafayette aiming for 60m site visitors
French department store group Galeries Lafayette has unveiled plans to make its online business GaleriesLafayette.com the retailer’s second largest ‘store’ after its Boulevard Haussmann flagship in Paris.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Burberry's slowdown a blip or a trend?
In a difficult market, Burberry has become one of the retailers who can be relied upon to buck the trend and deliver growth.
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OpinionComment: Property’s change of pace
In terms of retail property, 2012 has been a year of extremes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can shopping centres embrace technology?
Shopping centres and technology at first seemed like adversaries, then uneasy bedfellows, but now they are positively united – or at least they should be.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring international retail expansion
Retailers are increasingly exploring international expansion, but securing the right property portfolio abroad brings unique challenges. Gina Lovett reports on developments in key global markets.
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OpinionComment: Sports Direct proves it’s still on a winning track
Sports Direct this week proved itself once again to be a retail gold medallist.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why American retailers are entering the UK
US retailers are increasingly crossing the pond to set up shop in this country. Alex Lawson examines the opportunities and pitfalls they face.
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NewsJ Crew secures first UK store on Regent Street
US fashion brand J Crew is on the verge of securing its first UK store on London’s Regent Street.
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OpinionComment: UK retail needs help to succeed overseas
We talk a lot about great customer service. Well, this was a sight that would warm any retailer’s heart: the Megastore at the Olympic Park.
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OpinionComment: Light at end of tunnel for Argos
Structural issues are often blamed for Argos’ declining sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sports Direct - where will its future growth come from?
Sports Direct never fails to deliver as this morning’s impressive first quarter update proved.
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OpinionComment: International expansion is important for long-term growth
At next month’s World Retail Congress, four retailers will be inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame: Sir Stuart Rose, Lew Frankfort, Dickson Poon and Sir Paul Smith.
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AnalysisDecathlon: What do retailers need to know?
French retailer Decathlon is understood to be eyeing embattled sports specialist JJB Sports. Retail Week takes a closer look at Decathlon and the impact buying JJB would have on the UK sports market.
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OpinionComment: A true brand is more than a fascia
Many aspire to be a truly successful brand but very few succeed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Kate Swann brought to WHSmith
Kate Swann is to leave the WHSmith nest in 2013 after a successful nine years at the helm. She has led the retailer through the tough economic times with a familiar story of rising profits despite falling sales. Retail Week highlights some of the key elements of Swann’s strategy.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan signs franchise deal to power growth in India
French grocer Auchan has signed a franchise agreement with Landmark Group (India)-owned Max Hypermarkets to develop hypermarkets in India.
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OpinionBlog: Victoria's is not a secret anymore
Well Victoria’s London flagship is no secret anymore as the US lingerie giant opened the door to its Bond Street store this week.