All International articles – Page 30
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: How Flying Tiger Copenhagen is succeeding despite cost-of-living crisis
Despite operating in an extremely discretionary market during an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis, specialist retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen continues to succeed. What makes it stand out from the field, and what’s next for the Danish brand?
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NewsNatura to focus on The Body Shop as it sells Aesop
Cosmetics giant Natura &Co is to focus on building The Body Shop after selling luxury brand Aesop.
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NewsIkea’s property arm buys Parisian shopping centre to expand Livat format
Ikea’s property arm Ingka Centres has confirmed its acquisition of the Italie Deux shopping centre in Paris from retail property giant Hammerson, as well as its high-street extension Italik and the Apollo office complex.
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NewsOcado triumphs in High Court patents dispute
Ocado has seen off claims from an international rival that alleged it had stolen several of its technological inventions.
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NewsH&M group sales grow as it hails strong margins
H&M Group reported a strong performance in the first quarter of 2022, with operating profits of SEK 725m (£56.5m) and operating margins of 1.3%.
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AnalysisLord Wolfson poses ‘the big question’ for Next’s long-term future
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson this week asked the provocative question of whether the business should now be seen as mature or if it still has strong growth prospects. Here are the takeaways from the bellwether retailer’s full-year results
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AnalysisCan Chinese retailer Miniso overcome its controversial past as it eyes rapid UK expansion?
In stark contrast to its motto “Life is for Fun”, Miniso has been involved in more controversies than the number of years it has been operational. From abandoning its Chinese heritage to allegedly faking its business model, Retail Week takes a closer look at the brand ahead of its expansion plans in the UK
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NewsSuperdry sells Asia-Pacific IP for $50m in growth push
Superdry has sold its Asia-Pacific intellectual property assets with the hopes of expanding its global reach while generating much-needed cash.
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AnalysisOysho: The brand Inditex has been keeping from the UK
More than a decade since the brand’s inception, Zara-owner Inditex has finally decided to grace the UK with a physical Oysho store
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NewsCurrys appoints new Nordics boss to help ‘restore healthy levels of profit’
Currys has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as its new Nordics chief executive officer in a bid to help the division navigate a challenging market and tough consumer environment.
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News‘No comfort’ for retailers in ‘missed opportunity’ Budget
The Budget has been met with a largely tepid reaction from retailers and industry bodies, after the chancellor failed to address several important issues.
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Opinion‘UK’s economic underperformance matters for all in retail’
Long-term strategic thinking is required to drive progress for the country and retail, argues Matt Truman
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NewsDune hires KPMG to find new investors for ‘exciting growth opportunities’
Dune founder and chair Daniel Rubin is on the hunt for new investors for the footwear retailer and has appointed KPMG to run the process.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inditex-owned Oysho’s first UK store in London
Fashion retailer Oysho has opened the doors to its first UK store at Westfield London in White City as it “strengthens its international presence”.
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NewsSupermarkets begin to lift buying limits on fruit and vegetables
Grocers such as Asda, Morrisons and Lidl have all begun to lift customer limits on buying fresh vegetables, despite ongoing supply chain pressures.
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NewsHugo Boss profits soar in ‘outstanding year’
Hugo Boss reported strong performance for 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic sales figures by 26%.
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NewsHotel Chocolat profits and revenue fall as international sales suffer
Hotel Chocolat has posted a fall in profits and revenue in its first half as strong UK sales were offset by plummeting international sales.
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NewsZalando sales and profits slow against ‘challenging economic backdrop’
Online fashion giant Zalando has said it will focus on growing its profitability this year after sales slowed against a “challenging economic backdrop” in 2022.
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NewsFood tsar blames grocery shortages on ‘weird supermarket culture’
Food tsar and Leon founder Henry Dimbleby has blamed the UK’s “weird supermarket culture” for the ongoing shortages of certain vegetables on grocers’ shelves.
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NewsTed Baker owner ABG joins race to buy boots brand Hunter
The owner of Reebok and Ted Baker has joined the race to buy Royal Warrant-holding Wellington boot brand Hunter, according to Sky News.