All International articles – Page 97
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NewsYoox Net-A-Porter posts jump in sales as active users up
Etailer Yoox Net-A-Porter has reported a healthy jump in first-quarter sales as its number of active users hit 2.5 million.
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AnalysisInfographic: Flat sales for UK retailers, plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, May 13, 2016: 0% growth in retail sales, plus key quotes from this week’s news stories.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dunnes unveils new premium concept in Ireland
Dunnes has lifted the lid on its new premium concept in Ireland as it ups the ante in the ongoing battle with grocery rival Tesco.
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NewsRetail Diary: Price is wrong at Amazon and Costco cashes in on coffins
Teething problems for Amazon’s fresh offer, a very digestible display in Shoreditch and Costco starts selling coffins in Australia.
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NewsMarks & Spencer boss Rowe restructures top teams to simplify decision-making
Marks & Spencer has restructured responsibilities among its senior team and created a new, smaller operating committee as it seeks to focus better on customers.
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NewsHMV in Ireland racks up losses following expansion costs
HMV’s Irish business recorded a pre-tax loss last year owing to heavy investment in expansion, despite revenues more than doubling.
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NewsMacy’s sales fall as retailer issues profit warning
Macy’s has issued a profit warning after its sales dropped in the first quarter because of falling tourist numbers and discounter competition.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Tesco's wholesale tie-up with El Corte Inglés is a no-brainer
Tesco’s reciprocal wholesale deal with Spanish retailer El Corte Inglés is far from a new phenomenon, but it makes plenty of sense.
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NewsEuropean shoppers hit three billion contactless payments a year
The number of contactless transactions made in Europe trebled to three billion during the past year as the payment method gained traction.
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NewsTesco to sell goods in Spain through El Corte Ingles partnership
Tesco is to start selling its products in Spain after striking a wholesale deal with department store retailer El Corte Inglés.
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InterviewInterview: Hotel Chocolat’s Angus Thirlwell on the IPO – and David Bowie
When Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris opened the first Hotel Chocolat in Watford back in 2004, world domination seemed a million miles away.
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AnalysisAnalysis: CVS acquisition strategy drives first-quarter sales gains
US healthcare giant CVS posted rising sales during its first quarter as the acquisitions of Omnicare and Target pharmacies paid dividends.
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NewsClaire’s boss departs after just two years in the role
Claire’s Accessories chief executive Beatrice Lafon has resigned after just two years at the helm and been replaced by long-time board member Ron Marshall.
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NewsFarfetch raises £76m in new Asian expansion financing round
Luxury fashion etailer Farfetch has raised £76m ($110m) in a new financing round, which aims to facilitate international expansion.
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Report StoreUnderstanding China’s Online Marketplaces
How to establish a presence in the world’s fastest-growing ecommerce market
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NewsAnalysis: Dairy Farm faces headwinds as it revamps Indonesian business
Dairy Farm Indonesia, the market’s leading supermarket chain, has unveiled first-quarter losses as it continues to revamp its operations.
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NewsMissguided to kick-start bricks and mortar push at Westfield Stratford
Young fashion etailer Missguided is poised to open its first bricks and mortar store at Westfield Stratford City, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit will close a door to the Digital Single Market
Although the impact of a potential Brexit looms large, it is perhaps a debate many retailers are unwilling to participate in
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AnalysisInfographic: BHS jobs under threat plus fashion sales fall
The week in words and numbers, April 29, 2016: 11,000 BHS employees stand to lose jobs plus key quotes from this week’s news stories.
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NewsAndy Bond-led fashion chain Pep & Co eyes up to 15 more stores
Value fashion chain Pep & Co is aiming to open a second wave of stores as bosses believe they have now got the right offer in place.