All International articles – Page 98
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AnalysisNext's Lord Wolfson: ‘All evidence shows that we are going into a slowdown’
Next boss Lord Wolfson has warned of “an economic slowdown” driven by shifts in consumer behaviour, despite revealing positive results today.
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NewsHobbs enters Germany through department store concessions
Hobbs will launch its first physical retail presence in Germany via department stores link ups with Wöhrl and SinnLeffers.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Lidl launches online in Belgium
Lidl has launched online in Belgium today following rumours of its plan to expand its online offer across European markets.
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NewsDarty boss Schultz welcomes interest from Fnac and Steinhoff's Conforama
Darty boss Regis Schultz has welcomed takeover interest in the retailer and insisted the French electricals market needs to be consolidated.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK in 2016
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that are not only increasing the scale of their operations, but are also doing so profitably.
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NewsJack Wills embarks on store expansion plans across UK and Asia
Jack Wills is to open 10 new stores across the UK and Asia over the next year, and has increased its credit facility to achieve its plans.
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VideoRetail Week Live: Analysis of Alibaba's closing keynote and event round-up
Nectar MD Will Shuckburgh joins the Retail Week Live Studio for the final time to discuss the closing speaker of Retail Week Live 2016.
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NewsJD Sports in talks to acquire 189 stores in the Netherlands
JD Sports is on course to boost its footprint in the Netherlands with the acquisition of 189 shops from Unlimited Sports Group (USG).
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NewsAmbition, research and adaptation put Graze.com on the US map
Graze.com was named the Tata Consultancy Services International Growth Retailer of the Year for the way it broke into the US market.
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NewsAmazon goes from strength to strength across borders and channels
Etail giant Amazon won the Heidrick & Struggles International Retailer of the Year Award having delivered a stellar performance across sectors.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Agility essential in China, says Alibaba UK boss
Alibaba UK boss Amee Chande said the speed of the Chinese market required agility from retailers, but also offer opportunity.
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NewsTed Baker delivers strong profits and sales: what the analysts say
Ted Baker has reported strong sales and profits as it continues to drive its international portfolio. This is what the analysts said.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Debenhams director John Scott on overseas expansion
Agreeing terms with local partners is one of many challenges when expanding abroad, according to Debenhams international director John Scott.
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GalleryStore gallery: How regional malls are changing to keep up to date
Regional malls are a well-established phenomenon, and the best continue to pull in shoppers, but what is being done to keep them current?
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InterviewInterview: Alibaba UK boss on globalisation and being an online landlord
Alibaba wants to be UK retail’s gateway to China. Ahead of her talk at Retail Week Live on Thursday, we spoke to UK managing director Amee Chande.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ham specialist Enrique Tomas' Soho store is a cut above
Spanish delicatessen Enrique Tomas demonstrates what can be achieved by retailers with a singular focus on one specialist product.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Walgreens Boots Alliance's Australian adventure tell us?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is seeking to enter the Australian retail pharmacy market, it emerged last week.
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NewsAmazon launches its new live click-and-buy TV programme
Amazon has launched a new click-and-buy TV show, which streams live and allows viewers to interact with the hosts and buy items instantly.
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NewsRetail Diary: Hotel Chocolat's cocoa contracts and Kanye jets East to Ikea
Hotel Chocolat’s cocoa contracts, Screwfix’s mistaken identity, Kanye West flies East for Ikea visit and Greggs launches nappuccino pods.
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NewsHotel Chocolat float marks retailer's 'coming of age', says boss Thirlwell
Hotel Chocolat co-founder and boss Angus Thirlwell has hailed the retailer’s intention to float as “a coming of age” for the business.