All International articles – Page 20
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News‘Dirty’ trainer brand plots biggest IPO of the year
An Italian luxury retailer famous for its ‘dirty’ trainers is plotting a float on the country’s stock market, which would be its biggest listing in at least a year.
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AnalysisGu: What you need to know about Uniqlo’s trendy sister brand
While Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo continues to steal the spotlight across the globe, its sibling Gu has been flying under the radar. Retail Week takes a look at the rising brand to see whether the UK is in its plans to ‘go global’
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Retail VoiceThe four hottest trends at World Retail Congress 2024
The theme of this year’s World Retail Congress was high-performance retail. Spencer Stuart asked its global retail team what topics were most pervasive during the conference and what they mean for retail leaders
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NewsTemu group records massive surge in revenues and profit
Temu’s owner PDD Holdings has posted soaring profits and revenue for the first quarter ending March 31.
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NewsTK Maxx owner TJX raises profit guidance as sales rise
TJX, parent company of TK Maxx, has raised its profit outlook following a boost in sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Jo Malone London’s global general manager on going after ‘untapped opportunities’
Retail Week sits down with Jo Malone London’s senior vice president and global general manager Jo Dancey to talk about all things perfume and signing British actor Tom Hardy as the face of its new advertising campaign
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NewsWalmart ups guidance as sales rise in first quarter
US retail giant Walmart has posted a sales increase for the first quarter and upped its guidance as it continues to win over upper-income consumers.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales hit by ‘minimal return’ of tourist shopping
Watches of Switzerland has reported flat sales for the full year of 2024 driven by a challenging trading environment and the “minimal return of tourist spending” in the UK.
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NewsMiniso posts growth driven by global store expansion
Chinese general merchandise retailer Miniso has posted growth in revenue and profit as it continues to roll out stores at home and abroad.
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NewsZalando names new co-CEO as part of leadership shake-up
International fashion giant Zalando has announced a string of changes to its top team, to ensure “the effective execution” of its updated strategy, from September 1, 2024.
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NewsMothercare commences refinancing talks as global sales drop
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and international sales as it commenced refinancing discussions with lenders to renegotiate or refinance debt facilities.
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AnalysisHow Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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NewsGlobal skincare brand L’Occitane set to go private in £1.4bn deal
L’Occitane International chair Reinold Geiger is set to take the Hong Kong-listed skincare firm private in a HK$13.91bn (£1.4bn) deal, the company announced on Monday.
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NewsGetir pulls plug on Europe and US markets affecting 1,500 UK jobs
Rapid grocery delivery firm Getir has announced that it will be exiting the UK, Europe and the US, with around 1,500 job losses expected in the UK.
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NewsFlying Tiger Copenhagen reports ‘record sales’ as it expands into seven new markets
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has posted growth in revenue and sales, as well as seeing its “best quarter ever” in terms of sales for Q4 2023.
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NewsShein’s London IPO to boost FTSE 100
Singapore-headquartered fashion giant Shein is set to boost the FTSE 100 as early as next month with a much-anticipated London IPO, This Is Money has reported.
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NewsTed Baker’s European business in limbo with 149 jobs at risk
Ted Baker’s European arm is at risk of collapsing into administration, putting 149 roles at risk of redundancy at the fashion retailer.
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NewsExclusive: Lounge accelerates expansion with debut international store
Underwear retailer Lounge is set to open its debut international store in Germany and continue its UK store rollout with a new opening in Cardiff as it accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsWHSmith sales rise driven by growth in travel division
WHSmith has reported a growth in sales driven by strong performance by its travel division in the half-year ending February 29, 2024.
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AnalysisAI, customer experience and dream teams – the key talking points from Paris
As more than 800 retail leaders from around the world gathered to inspire and be inspired at WRC 2024, Retail Week highlights some of the key takeaways from the congress in Paris