All International articles – Page 91
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NewsThe Body Shop to launch its first bricks-and-mortar store in Chile
The Body Shop will open its first store in “the most sustainable mall in Chile” this month as it bolsters its presence in Latin America.
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OpinionOpinion: Why UK retailers should be red hot for Chile
As the Rio Olympic Games put the spotlight on South America, what opportunities does Chile afford UK retail?
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NewsHomebase sales up as Wesfarmers tackles 'poor and confusing offer'
Wesfarmers has reported a rise in store transactions at Homebase as the Australian giant ploughed £60m into the UK DIY chain’s “poor and confusing offer”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why the Indian retail market is back on the map
India is often seen as a land shrouded in mystery: enigmatic, a law unto itself, and difficult for outsiders to penetrate.
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NewsLondon tourism spend soars post-Brexit vote but long-term picture uncertain
West End income from tourism has soared in the period following the Brexit vote, with American and Chinese visitors the highest contributors.
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VideoWatch: Elephant & Castle welcomes Italian food and leisure emporium
Stores editor John Ryan pays a visit to Italian specialist Mercato Metropolitano in south London and speaks to founder Andrea Rasca.
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OpinionThis week in retail: WHSmith takes centre stage as it issues pre-close update
High street and travel retailer WHSmith will find itself in the spotlight on Wednesday when it posts a pre-close update.
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NewsGap sales and profits decline as global restructure begins
Fashion retailer Gap has reported falling profits and sales in its second quarter, as it began to “execute restructuring plans”.
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OpinionOpinion: Dollar Shave Club deal shows shape of retail to come
This holiday period is often called the ’silly season’. But recent deals show that making M&A hay in the summertime can be anything but silly.
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NewsLaura Ashley poised to move into China via House of Fraser
Fashion and furniture retailer Laura Ashley will officially launch in China via House of Fraser and Alibaba-owned online operator Tmall, the Guardian reported.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Recession lessons that will help retailers trade through Brexit
As retailers prepare for any Brexit storm, we look at what can be learned from the success stories of the recent recession.
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NewsTJX boosted by value credentials as its raises full-year forecast
TJX, the US-based value retailer, has raised its full-year guidance after a strong second-quarter driven by an increase in customer numbers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Aldi ups disruption in Australia with focus on middle classes
After years of searching for a suitable site, Aldi Australia is to open a 16,150 sq ft outlet in the Bridgepoint Centre, Mosman in Sydney.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes rise 4.1% while online sales soar
Laura Ashley has reported a healthy rise in full-year like-for-likes as strong furniture sales bolstered the retailer’s underperforming fashion arm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will UK department stores follow Macy’s lead and shut stores?
Macy’s decision to shutter 100 of its shops across the US created shockwaves last week, despite its recent poor financial performance.
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NewsMorrisons sells stake in US online food retailer Fresh Direct
Morrisons has offloaded its 10% stake in US online food retailer Fresh Direct for £45m, five years after it invested in the firm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour China targets convenience expansion
Carrefour’s Chinese business is to open between 40 and 50 new convenience stores in Shanghai by the end of this year.
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NewsCath Kidston to set up shop in Latin America as international push continues
Cath Kidston is set to open stand-alone stores and concessions in Latin America as it presses on with its global expansion plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Rakuten could be stuck in a fatal decline
In its latest financial results, the Japanese etailer Rakuten has revealed that it is failing to keep pace with its rivals in the digital space.
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NewsMacy’s to shutter 100 stores as second-quarter profits tumble
Macy’s has unveiled plans to shutter around 100 stores and drive investment in its online business following a drop in second-quarter profits.