All International articles – Page 32
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NewsCurrys Greek business receives bids from ‘several potential buyers’
Currys is weighing up offers for its Greek and Cypriot business Kotsovolos after receiving interest from “several potential buyers”.
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NewsJD Sports given go-ahead to complete ISRG acquisition
JD Sports shareholders have unanimously approved a proposal to buy out the minority shareholders in Iberian Sports Retail Group (ISRG) as the brand strengthens its foothold in western Europe.
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NewsAlibaba investigated over ‘possible espionage’ at logistics hub
The Chinese tech and retail giant Alibaba is being investigated by the authorities in Belgium over possible charges of espionage.
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NewsExclusive: Oh Polly launches in the Middle East
Online fashion retailer Oh Polly is launching a new website and social media platforms in the Middle East as part of its international expansion, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNike pledges to build success with ‘greater consistency and speed’
Sportswear giant Nike is to double down on drivers of success after a first quarter in which it beat earnings expectations but missed anticipated sales.
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AnalysisHow Poland, Australia and India’s biggest retailers are investing for growth
Retail Week and WRC’s latest report celebrates new strategic thinking, technology investments and partnership approaches retailers can learn from their international counterparts. Spanning 18 global markets, here are three need-to-know strategies being pursued by retailers from around the world
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NewsExclusive: AllSaints rolls out new store format as international expansion continues
AllSaints is rolling out a new store concept globally as it continues to bolster its international store portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.
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Report StoreRetail 2024
The bosses of leading retailers have spoken in-depth to Retail Week for its annual flagship report.
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NewsMothercare revenue and profit declines ahead of refinancing
Mothercare has reported a drop in revenue and profit ahead of completing a refinancing of the business to ensure it has “adequate and appropriate” funds for the future.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Lush is building its brand identity to accelerate future growth
With an overriding ethos focused on “leaving the world Lusher than we found it”, the Retail Week analyst team explores five ways Lush is strengthening its brand identity to drive future growth
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NewsJD Sports CEO Régis Schultz: ‘If you do a good job, you get good results’
After JD Sports posted double-digit profit growth in the first half of the year, in line with expectations to hit the £1bn profit mark for the first time, Retail Week finds out what has made the business more successful than others in its space
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InterviewQ&A: Fruugo founder Dominic Allonby on international expansion and standing up to Amazon
Retail Week speaks to Fruugo founder and executive chairman Dominic Allonby about the importance of cross-border ecommerce, setting itself apart from the likes of Amazon and why every retailer can benefit from operating in a marketplace
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AnalysisFive ways Shein is disrupting fashion as it posts £1bn in UK sales
In September 2023, Shein’s UK business posted £1.1bn in sales and a pre-tax profit of £12.2m in the 16 months to December 31, 2022, according to a Companies House filing. Here are the key things you need to know about this ecommerce powerhouse and how it is making waves in the fashion industry
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NewsCarrefour warns shoppers with ‘shrinkflation’ signs
French supermarket Carrefour has started warning its shoppers of “shrinkflation” with shelf-edge signs.
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NewsH&M sales edge up in third quarter
Sales at fashion giant H&M edged up in the third quarter but were “flattish” in most local currencies as the cost-of-living crisis and stiff competition made for a tough backdrop.
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NewsInditex sales and profits continue to climb
Inditex has reported an increase in profit and sales that the group said is a result of a “very robust operating performance”.
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InterviewQ&A: Shopify directors on leveraging AI and creating new products
Shopify’s managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa Deann Evans and director of product Miqdad Jaffer speak to Retail Week about the marketplace’s AI offering, its new suite of products and always adapting to the retail market
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NewsSøstrene Grene opens online UK shop
Søstrene Grene is to make its range of home decor and accessories available to shop online in the UK for the first time.
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NewsExclusive: Seasalt to open first store in New Zealand
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has confirmed the opening of its first standalone store in Auckland’s Milford Centre this month as part of its continued international expansion, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCurrys posts dip in revenue as profit guidance remains ‘unchanged’
Currys has posted a decline in group revenue for the 17 weeks ending August 26, 2023, but has made no changes to its profit guidance for the year.