All International articles – Page 38
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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.
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AnalysisInditex vs H&M: Which fashion giant will win in five years’ time?
Fashion icons H&M and Inditex each boast a wealth of brands, booming online propositions, slick apps and cutting-edge stores. But which will be the winner in our five-year forecast?
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AnalysisAs Ocado banks on international tech success, is this as good as it gets at home?
After Ocado swung to a £500m annual loss, any momentum it built up over the last few years has all but vanished.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret launches first ever loyalty scheme
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has announced the launch of its first loyalty programme as part of plans to provide “a better experience and value for customers”.
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NewsWalmart pins second straight profit warning on cautious US consumer
Walmart has issued a second straight profit warning and offered cautious guidance for the year ahead.
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NewsShein projects doubling of revenues by 2025
Fast fashion retailer Shein has predicted its revenue will more than double to reach almost $60bn (£49.8bn) by 2025.
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Opinion‘As margin pressure builds, retail media businesses offer chance to drive high returns’
Retail media networks are one of the fastest growing media sectors in Europe and offer a significant opportunity, say McKinsey’s Anita Balchandani and Craig Macdonald
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NewsDeliveroo to cut hundreds of jobs as demand for takeaway softens
Deliveroo is set to cut hundreds of jobs globally, as the cost-of-living crisis softens demand for takeaway.
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NewsExclusive: Asos warehouse damage forces delivery delays
Asos was forced to suspend operations at its Barnsley fulfilment centre after wind damage to the roof caused safety concerns.