All International articles – Page 185
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to sell to Middle Eastern tourists
Tourists from the Middle East have been big spenders in UK retail for a few years now, but July’s year-on-year rise of 104% is large even by their standards. What do Middle East shoppers like so much about the UK, and how can retailers make the most of this?
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NewsFurniture retailer Jysk to step up UK expansion
Danish furniture retailer Jysk is to open three new stores in the UK, ahead of a “significant roll out”.
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GalleryStore of the week: Shinsegae Uijeongbu, Seoul
With a ground floor measuring 150,000 sq ft and a further 10 floors above it, the new Shinsegae department store, in Seoul’s affluent Uijeongbu district, is massive by any standards.
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AnalysisCracking the US market: What fashion retailers need to know
River Island’s interest in the US market has put the spotlight once again on American expansion
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AnalysisThe South African retail market: What do retailers need to know?
Sir Philip Green’s decision to take Topshop and Topman into South Africa reflects growing interest in this market.
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NewsAnalysis: Majestic Wine prospers in the economic downturn
The specialist wine retailer Majestic Wine is thriving despite the depressed economy.
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NewsPandora profits plunge as it carries out stock swap plan
Pandora profits plunged in its second quarter as it bore the cost of its turnaround plan of replacing stockists’ poor selling products with newer items.
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NewsBest Buy founder aims to buy back retailer in £5.8bn deal
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze is vying to buy the electronics giant in a $9bn (£5.8bn) deal.
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NewsRiver Island considers opening New York store
Fashion retailer River Island is eyeing New York’s Manhattan as it considers expansion in the US.
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OpinionComment: Next shows the way with multichannel model
Raising profit forecasts is pretty rare in retail at the moment but that’s what fashion group Next did on Wednesday when it unveiled first-half sales.
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NewsAnalysis: Fortnum & Mason focus on growth
The appointment of a new chief executive should boost the retailer’s online and overseas targets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: JJB Sports in battle to avoid relegation
The sportswear retailer is in a parlous state with sales in decline, and it is in need of further refinancing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How attractive is the South African market?
Sir Philip Green’s latest venture will take the fashion tycoon to South Africa, as Arcadia announced plans to open Topshop and Topman stores in the country.
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NewsTopshop to step up global expansion with South Africa launch
Topshop is taking its next step towards global domination by launching in South Africa.
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InterviewQ&A: Wickes bosses Jeremy Bird and Simon King
Wickes revealed an 8.8% like-for-like fall in its first half on Friday, when it revealed plans for international expansion and subletting space in its UK stores as its multichannel sales grow.
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NewsAmazon global profits plummet to £4.5m in second quarter despite sales surge
Amazon’s global net profits plummeted to $7m (£4.5m) in its second quarter, despite sales soaring 29% to $12.83bn (£8.18bn) as it continued to invest in its business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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NewsAnalysis: Jacques Vert Group - Merger creates new strategy
The newly created group has a busy year ahead as it bids for share of its specialist market.
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NewsStore refits and rain lift Carpetright sales
Floorings giant Carpetright enjoyed a sales rebound in the UK as its Dutch business suffered amid political crisis.
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GalleryIn pictures: Victoria's Secret debuts at Westfield Stratford
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret opened its first store in the UK this month, at Westfield’s Stratford City shopping centre.