All International articles – Page 2
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NewsFrasers calls for resignation of Accent Group chair as takeover bid drags on
Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has issued a letter to Australian retailer Accent Group chair Lawrence Myers, calling on him to resign following the publication of the brand’s FY26 results.
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NewsMarks & Spencer and Zalando tie-up makes strong start
Marks & Spencer’s move of European logistics and fulfilment to Zalando’s Zeos operation has delivered an encouraging early performance.
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NewsIceland to debut concessions in South Korea’s Lotte Mart
Iceland has partnered with a South Korean supermarket chain to launch frozen food concessions.
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NewsSkims to open second standalone UK store in Westfield London
Skims is set to open its second standalone UK store at Westfield London early next year.
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AnalysisWhere to next for JD Sports as it loses its footing at home and abroad?
After trimming its profit outlook for the full year, analysts and insiders worry it’ll be an uphill battle for JD Sports to get back on firmer footing.
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NewsOcado names Danish grocer Nemlig as new European partner
Ocado has named Danish pureplay Nemlig as its new European retail partner, in a deal first teased on July 21.
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NewsJD Sports trims profit outlook as sales slump across key markets
JD Sports has trimmed its full-year profit outlook this morning (August 20), citing weak consumer demand as sales fell across key markets, including the UK and the US.
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NewsSuperdry & Co signs co-branding agreement with Kappa
Superdry & Co has signed a “long-term co-branding agreement” with Italian sportswear brand Kappa covering design, development and distribution of co-branded apparel and footwear.
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NewsFanatics strikes exclusive partnership with DP World Tour and Ryder Cup
Fanatics has struck a new multi-year partnership with The European Tour Group to become the exclusive retail partner for the 2027 Ryder Cup, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPeter Alexander to shutter UK stores
The owner of Australian pyjama retailer Peter Alexander has decided to close all of its UK stores, as it retreats from the market.
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Chart of the WeekHow late-night shopping on Oxford Street compares to other destinations
Many flagships in London’s capital stay open until 9pm. We look at some of the cities that go even later.
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FeatureLefties is coming – Inditex’s value fashion brand threatening to shake up UK retail
Lefties is landing on British soil at the end of the month, promising to shake up the retail market with its affordable fashion and homeware ranges.
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NewsWarm weather helps Next beat sales forecast again
Next reported a 9.2% full-price sales increase in the 13 weeks to August 1, £70m ahead of what it had forecast for the second quarter.
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NewsMatalan CEO departs after less than a year in post
Matalan chief executive Henrik Nordvall has left the business he joined in February, after just seven months in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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AnalysisAs Sainsbury’s sells Argos can the general merchandise business finally thrive?
The Argos experiment is finally over at Sainsbury’s – and at a massive writedown from what the supermarket giant spent on it. Retail Week analyses what it means for Argos moving forward.
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NewsDate of first Lefties store opening revealed
The date for the long-awaited opening of Lefties’ first UK store at the Liverpool One shopping centre has been confirmed.
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NewsFrasers’ Hugo Boss takeover enters additional acceptance period
Frasers’ bid to acquire Hugo Boss has entered a new phase, with an additional acceptance period set to start tomorrow.
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NewsMango revenues jump ahead of global fashion market
Spanish fashion giant Mango reported half-year revenues increasing ahead of the global fashion market, which it said underpinned its “strong value proposition”.
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NewsPresident Trump imposes fresh tariffs on dozens of countries
President Donald Trump is imposing a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries as it replaces a global duty that was set to expire.
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InterviewIngka Centres’ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.