All International articles – Page 36
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AnalysisHow Asos’ new boss aims to put the etailer firmly back in fashion
The very day Asos announced the long-awaited appointment of its new chief executive, the retailer also issued a shocking profit warning as the cost-of-living crisis hit its 20-something customer hard.
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NewsH&M sales jump as post-pandemic recovery marches on
H&M has continued its post-pandemic recovery with sales across all markets jumping 12% in its second quarter.
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NewsAsda reshuffles senior management pack after KFC poaches director
Asda has reshuffled its senior management team after KFC poached its chief customer officer Meg Farren.
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NewsAO scraps German business following strategic review
Electrical goods etailer AO.com has taken the decision to close its German business after eight years of trading, following a strategic review into its performance.
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NewsAmazon’s global consumer boss exits
Amazon’s worldwide consumer chief executive Dave Clark is leaving the business after 23 years.
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Retail VoiceResearch: how retailers are responding to the global supply chain crisis
Retailers see the global supply chain crisis as a long-term issue requiring long-term change, reveals TLT’s Perran Jervis.
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NewsTJX Europe names new boss as Greenlees takes on global role
TK Maxx and Homesense owner TJX Europe has unveiled two major changes to its senior leadership team.
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NewsAuthentic Brands Group moves into pole position to buy Ted Baker
The US-based Authentic Brands Group has emerged as the frontrunner to win the battle for Ted Baker and is being advised by Bank of America on a £300m deal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Amazon opens first ever Style fashion store in California
Tech giant Amazon has opened its first-ever Style dedicated bricks-and-mortar fashion store in Glendale, California.
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NewsMike Ashley’s Frasers Group takes $30m hit on sale of US businesses
Frasers Group has sold its two businesses in the US in a $70m (£55.7m) deal.
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NewsEG Group profits and sales jump on the strength of foodservice offering
Petrol forecourt giant EG Group has reported a leap in profits and sales in the first quarter off the back of strong performance from its growing food business.
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NewsWorld ‘on the brink of food crisis’ warns IMF boss
The ongoing war in Ukraine and the unprecedented supply disruption has brought the world economy to the brink of a food crisis, warned the International Monetary Fund boss on the first day of the Economic Forum in Davos.
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NewsM&S appoints international retail director and gears up for growth in India
Marks & Spencer has promoted James Munson as international retail director as it plans to build operations in India, which is seen as a key growth market.
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NewsIkea earmarks €1bn to adapt London stores for ecommerce
Ikea is set to spend €3bn throughout 2023 on adapting its iconic out-of-town big-box stores to double up as ecommerce distribution centres.
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NewsZalando profits and sales slip as supply chain and inflation costs bite
Zalando has reported dropping profits and revenues as rising inflation and the cost-of-living crunch impacted its bottom line.
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NewsExclusive: Grocers face further pressure following collapse of major Greencore supplier
Grocers face the prospect of further pressure on food availability and price following the collapse into administration of a Dutch-Spanish fruit and vegetable grower.
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NewsIssa brothers’ EG Group to create 32,000 jobs in next five years
EG Group, the petrol station and food retail business owned by the Issa brothers, plans to create 32,000 jobs globally over the next five years.
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InterviewInterview: Who needs Prada when you have Primark? Paul Marchant on opening in the capital of fashion
Retail Week talks to Primark’s chief executive as the value giant continues its quest for global expansion
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AnalysisThe four consumer personas driving spend in 2022 and beyond
Four distinct consumer groups have emerged from the pandemic and they will influence spending for years to come. Retail Week’s new report, launched this week, reveals who they are.
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AnalysisPushing your purpose, driving diversity and reinventing stores – the best of WRC 2022
Ahold Delhaize, Nike, Ikea and Currys – the big names and key takeaways from WRC 2022