All International articles – Page 22
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AnalysisJD Sports CEO Régis Schultz kicks on despite sluggish sportswear growth
As the sportswear market goes through a period of uncertainty, taking a hit from inflationary pressures, reduced consumer spending and a lack of innovation, JD Sports chief executive Régis Schultz remains confident in the retailer’s execution
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NewsH&M profits soar as giant focuses on ‘driving profitable growth’
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported soaring profits in the first quarter of the year, despite a dip in sales.
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AnalysisThe challenges keeping retail’s legal leaders up at night
Recent global events have brought the unpredictability of retail into sharp focus.
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NewsBen Sherman kicks off UK store roll-out with London pop-up
Menswear brand Ben Sherman is kicking off the UK-wide roll-out of its monobrand stores with the launch of a concept pop-up in London later this week.
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NewsKingfisher cautious on outlook as international sales slip
Kingfisher is remaining cautious on its outlook for the next financial year after it saw total and international sales slip.
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AnalysisShein vs Temu: battle of the ecommerce beasts
Two online behemoths, one fierce fight. Shein and Temu have dominated headlines as they lock horns to win popularity, market share and customers. These rivals are changing the retail landscape as we know it, but which one will come out on top?
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InterviewListen to World Retail Congress’ new podcast
World Retail Congress has launched its first podcast to take its world-class content beyond the conference stage to give you year-round insight from retail leaders across the globe.
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AnalysisWhere does the collapse of bid interest leave Currys?
Currys today banished any disappointment at the collapse of bid interest by raising profit forecasts for the second time this year. As talk of a potential sale cools, what next for the electricals giant?
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NewsAmazon unveils new ‘Spring Deal Days’ Sales period
Amazon has unveiled the launch of its first spring Sales event, which is due to kick off later this week.
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NewsPrimark CEO Marchant: Belief in bricks-and-mortar retail ‘at the heart’ of success
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has said the fashion giant’s belief and passion in bricks-and-mortar retail “lie at the heart” of its strategy and success.
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NewsRefy CEO Jenna Meek: 'We want to be the number-one brand in Sephora US'
Jenna Meek, chief executive and co-founder of beauty brand Refy, said they turned down a £15m contract to expand in the Middle East to refine and focus the business.
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NewsDecathlon presents new brand identity as it revises global ambitions
Sportswear giant Decathlon has unveiled its new brand identity to push forward its “ambition to bring innovative and sustainable sport to everyone.”
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NewsMango profits double as sales surpass €3bn for the first time
Mango has announced soaring profits and sales for the 2023 financial year, with sales surpassing €3bn (£2.64bn) for the first time.
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AnalysisHow issues around The Body Shop’s IP will shape its future
As The Body Shop’s woes deepen and one of its international businesses after another follows the UK arm into administration, Retail Week takes a look at what role the ownership of the retailer’s IP will play in shaping the brand’s future
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NewsHMV boss Doug Putman considers rescue bid for The Body Shop
HMV owner Doug Putman is reportedly mulling a bid to buy The Body Shop out of administration after its collapse in February just weeks after being taken over by Aurelius.
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NewsCurrys completes sale of its Greek business Kotsovolos
Currys has completed the sale of its Greek business Kotsovolos after first entering a deal with Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) in November last year.
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InterviewOutstanding Contribution to Retail Award: Judith McKenna on why people make the difference
Once again, it’s been a year of retail triumphs.
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NewsAsos said to be in talks with Reliance as it eyes expansion in India
Asos is believed to be in talks with Indian retail giant Reliance Retail to bring the British fashion brand to the Indian market, according to reports.
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NewsThe Body Shop administrators investigate missing millions
The Body Shop’s administrators are investigating claims of millions of unaccounted funds that were taken out of the business before its collapse.
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NewsRed Sea disruption takes toll on more than half of UK businesses
More than half of UK businesses and manufacturers have seen increased costs and delays to shipments as a result of the ongoing attacks on shipping containers in the Red Sea, according to new research.