All International articles – Page 57
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NewsAmazon executive quits over coronavirus protest sackings
A senior Amazon executive has quit over the etail titan’s treatment of staff who protested against a lack of coronavirus safety measures in its warehouses.
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OpinionDispatch: How Spar International is thinking like a marketplace amid coronavirus
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon sales rocket during coronavirus crisis, but at what cost?
Online titan Amazon posted quarterly figures that showed both the agility of its response to demand during the coronavirus pandemic and the massive cost – in dollars and perhaps reputation – that accompanied that.
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NewsAmazon first-quarter profits dip as it warns of $4bn coronavirus costs
Amazon has reported in a decline in first-quarter profits and warned that earnings in its second quarter will be completely wiped out by costs related to coronavirus.
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NewsCoronavirus to wipe £1.7trn off global retail sales
The coronavirus crisis will wipe $2.1trn (£1.7trn) off of global retail sales in 2020, new data has predicted.
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NewsThe Hut Group to launch ‘THG Air’ to bolster international operations
The Hut Group has bought two cargo planes with plans to launch an air freight service later this year to better facilitate its global distribution networks.
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AnalysisDispatch: Russia’s Wildberries on the coronavirus online shopping boom
As coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, Retail Week brings you regular dispatches from international retailers and experts, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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NewsOcado opens first Sobeys warehouse as online grocery demand soars
Ocado has opened its first automated warehouse in North America as the online grocer-cum-technology provider presses ahead with progress on its overseas partnerships.
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NewsRetailers cancel £2.5bn of orders from Bangladesh amid coronavirus crisis
British retailers have cancelled an estimated £2.5bn in clothing orders from Bangladeshi suppliers, pushing the country’s garment industry towards a “major crisis”.
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OpinionDispatch: How China’s JD.com shored up its supply chain during coronavirus
As the coronavirus takes its toll on economies and businesses across the globe, we bring you regular dispatches from international retailers, who provide their insights into how they are coping with the pandemic.
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NewsPrimark endorses UN call for fashion supply chain worker support
Primark has lent it support the UN’s call for fashion industry stakeholders to help garment industry workers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Boohoo has played to its strengths during coronavirus crisis
With the UK under lockdown and non-essential bricks-and-mortar stores closed, the coronavirus pandemic has been bruising for many fashion retailers. However, Boohoo bosses believe the challenging conditions have demonstrated the inherent strengths of their business, from an agile supply chain to social media resonance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark’s plan to ‘come back with a bang’
Value fashion powerhouse Primark is preparing to draw shoppers through its doors by wowing them with every weapon in its armoury when it reopens after the coronavirus emergency.
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NewsCoronavirus: NGOs call for ‘urgent action’ to protect textile workers
Non-governmental organisations from around the world have called on international governments and fashion brands to do more to protect textile workers struggling with unsafe working conditions or lost jobs due to coronavirus.
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NewsCath Kidston to shut UK stores in pre-pack deal
Fashion retailer Cath Kidston’s 60 UK stores are likely to be closed and the business will focus on trading online and wholesale.
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NewsAlibaba aims to add 1,000 new international brands to Tmall
Alibaba has unveiled plans to ramp up the number of international brands on its Tmall Global marketplace, pledging to add 1,000 over the next 12 months.
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NewsAmazon to launch super-fast grocery delivery service in the UK
Ecommerce giant Amazon is planning to leverage its existing depots in the UK to help launch a super-fast grocery delivery service.
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NewsPrimark donates 74,000 products in NHS Nightingale care pack initiative
Value fashion giant Primark is providing care packs containing 74,000 products to London’s new NHS Nightingale Hospital to help support efforts to beat coronavirus.
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NewsAmazon to hire 75,000 staff and stop accepting new online food customers
Amazon is to take on another 75,000 new staff and stop accepting orders from new online grocery customers in the US as it grapples with surging demand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asos data reveals lockdown sales recovery pattern in Europe
After a record first half, Asos’ celebrations have been momentarily paused as the fashion pureplay tackles the impact of coronavirus on customer traffic and sales.