All International articles – Page 69
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OpinionOpinion: Don’t write off Lidl’s US expansion just yet
There is very often a perverse sense of glee when a foreign entrant into a retail sector stumbles, or even falls entirely.
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OpinionOpinion: JD’s race for growth yet to reach Finish Line
In among the tales of doom and gloom on Britain’s high streets, JD has given retail watchers plenty to cheer in recent years.
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NewsWalmart hires ex-NOTHS boss Belsham to lead Jet.com
Walmart has appointed former Notonthehighstreet.com chief executive and Tesco director Simon Belsham as president of its Jet.com ecommerce business.
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NewsRetailers face ‘£8bn bill’ in event of hard Brexit
Retailers could be hit with a “debilitating” £8bn spike in the cost of consumer goods if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU.
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NewsJD Sports to snap up US chain Finish Line in £396m deal
JD Sports has struck a deal to buy US clothing, footwear and accessories business The Finish Line as it ramps up its international expansion.
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NewsTed Baker profits ascend despite 'challenging' market
Ted Baker has reported healthy rises in its full-year profits and sales in what boss Ray Kelvin labelled a “good performance”.
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NewsEsprit snaps up former New Look boss Kristiansen
New Look’s previous chief executive Anders Kristiansen has been appointed to the same role of fashion firm Esprit as it ramps up its Chinese growth ambitions.
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NewsPottery Barn to launch in John Lewis this year
Williams Sonoma will launch its Pottery Barn brand in the UK with John Lewis later this year.
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NewsH&M sales slow in first quarter despite store openings
H&M has suffered a slowdown in sales during its crucial Christmas quarter despite pressing ahead with a rapid store expansion programme.
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NewsInditex global profits up as online sales jump
Inditex’s full-year profits and sales have risen during a year in which the retail giant ploughed ahead with global expansion.
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Report StoreExporting Ecommerce – How to Thrive Online in France
To help retailers plan their digital expansion into France, this Retail Week guide – in association with Exporting is Great – looks at the nuances of the French etail market and its consumers compared to the UK.
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AnalysisHow-to guide: the secrets to online success in France
French ecommerce sales will surpass €90bn (£80bn) this year and reach €100bn (£89bn) in 2019, making the market an attractive prospect for UK retailers.
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NewsVitabiotics boss: We need a retailer-supplier reboot
Vitabiotics chief executive and Dragons Den star Tej Lalvani has called for a “retailer-supplier relationship reboot”.
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Report StoreExporting Ecommerce – How to Thrive Online in Germany
Germany’s ecommerce market is one of the most attractive in the world. This interactive guide by Retail Week, in association with Exporting is Great, looks at the online opportunities Germany can offer online.
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NewsHouse of Fraser’s owner to sell off stake
House of Fraser’s owner is planning to dispose of its majority stake in the troubled chain, selling it to a Chinese tourism development company.
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NewsToys R Us to shutter a further 200 US stores
Toys R Us is reportedly planning to close up to 200 of its US outlets which, alongside previously announced closures, would comprise half of its store estate.
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NewsAsos spearheads event to tackle modern slavery
Asos is ramping up its drive to tackle modern slavery by hosting an international event promoting workers’ rights.
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NewsBunnings losses widen as UK business reviewed
Bunnings’ UK losses widened in its first half as its Australian owner Wesfarmers considers the future of its British operations.
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AnalysisHow-to guide: Thriving online in the United States
As the world’s largest single recipient of foreign direct investment for more than a decade, the US is an important market for overseas investment.
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DataData: Retailers set for boost from Chinese New Year
This week brought not only the commercial benefits of Valentine’s Day and half term, but also Chinese New Year – an increasingly significant date in the UK retail calendar.