All International articles – Page 192
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NewsLush loses lustre as profits are hit
Beauty retailer Lush posted a dip in full-year pre-tax profits as its Japanese operations dragged down the group.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize in US push
Fashion group Monsoon Accessorize is expanding its US business after selling the license for its stores to a franchise partner.
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NewsRough Trade to expand overseas with New York store
Famous record store Rough Trade is to open its first overseas store in New York in the autumn.
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GalleryParis: Adding digital elements to visual merchandising
Stores in the French capital are increasingly adding a digital element to visual merchandising. John Ryan takes a look.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ted Baker, Omotesando, Tokyo
Ted Baker opened a flagship in Tokyo’s Omotesando last month aimed at reinforcing the brand’s London roots and providing shoppers with an immersive experience based on the British capital.
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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GalleryHamleys refits to create the ‘world’s best toy shop’
Hamleys’ Regent Street flagship store is being overhauled ahead of the Olympics to make it “the best toy shop in the world”.
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InterviewInterview: New Body Shop boss talks for first time on brand revamp
In his first interview, new Body Shop UK boss Simon Coble tells Tiffany Holland about how he intends to make more of the retailer’s ethical stance.
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OpinionChina's rise could test retail's CSR credentials
China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest food and grocery retail market. It is a significant milestone, and underscores the importance of this market to international retailers as the world continues to shrink and home markets stagnate.
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NewsJeweller H Stern set for UK debut
Brazilian jeweller H Stern is to open its first European stand-alone store in London.
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NewsH&M confirms new chain will be called "& Other Stories"
The new brand of stores from the Swedish fast fashion chain H&M is to be called & Other Stories, a spokesman confirmed.
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NewsForever 21 to downsize first UK store
US fashion giant Forever 21 is looking to downsize its first UK store, 18 months after its launch.
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AnalysisNew York: The big appeal
New York’s ever-changing retail landscape comes up trumps with global flagships and digitally connected cafes. John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisMexico City: A vibrant retail panorama
Mexico City is a mega-city that most Europeans will never get to, but those that can will be met with a vibrant retail panorama.
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AnalysisRe-booting digital signage
The jury has been out on digital signage for years, but are we now at a crossroads ahead of broader adoption? Nick Gale, chairman of Realisation and head of new media for POPAI UK and Ireland, takes a look.
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AnalysisIn-store dining: Who is getting it right?
Eating and drinking in a retail location is a growth area and consumers increasingly have the option of dining in a store, restaurant or cafe.
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NewsNext cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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AnalysisGlobal ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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NewsPets at Home to unveil Hong Kong sourcing base
Pets at Home is preparing for “ambitious growth” as it starts directly sourcing “innovative” new products through its first Asian office.
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NewsH&M is to launch a new upmarket fascia next year
H&M is to launch a new fascia premium next year.