All Europe articles – Page 18
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News
Lidl owner Schwarz Group to plough £5bn into revamping stores
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has unveiled plans to plough €6.5bn (£4.99bn) into revamping its store estates and improving ranges.
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Retail diary: Holland & Barrett for the Kardashians and shopper's Brexit divide
Iceland warms Scandinavian football fans at the Euros, a Kardashian aims to make a skincare buzz, and Morrisons’ terrible Typhoo typo.
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Agenda: Tesco update, Majestic Wine full-year results and the EU referendum
Retail Week looks to next week with Tesco’s first-quarter update, full-year results from Majestic Wine and the EU referendum on the agenda.
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Opinion
EU referendum: Retail Week’s editors argue for remain and leave
Executive editor George MacDonald and editor-in-chief Chris Brook-Carter go head to head as retailers prepare for Thursday’s poll.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Holland and Barrett and more
Retail round-up on June 15, 2016: Goldman's European chief faces pressure to appear before MPs probing BHS demise and Holland & Barrett demands price cuts from suppliers.
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Mike Ashley considers bid for Debenhams' Ireland operations
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is reportedly looking at a bid for Debenhams’ Ireland business via Irish department store chain Heatons.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, retail jobs and more
Retail round-up on June 14, 2016: Matalan owner says he dropped BHS offer 'on his own', and retail job to suffer due to living wage and Brexit uncertainty.
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Analysis
Analysis: Seven retailers that excel at in-store customer experience
The retail headlines this year, from administrations to parliamentary enquiries and falling footfall, might suggest a sector in crisis.
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Analysis
Analysis: Lidl unveils Portuguese expansion plans
Schwarz Group, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, is to invest €6.5bn this year as it seeks further growth and continues to build solid foundations for the years ahead.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retail heavyweights have a point about Brexit
As the “remain” campaign rolled out more business leaders, the economic argument not to leave Europe is gaining ground.
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Opinion
Opinion: Hard times for retailers? Don’t blame it on the Brexit
As the EU referendum edges nearer, it should be noted that there is more to the malaise being felt in some retail quarters than Brexit angst.
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Opinion
Opinion: The pitfalls and benefits of a Brexit for the food supply chain
As the EU referendum approaches, what should retailers consider when examining the impact of a Brexit on the food supply chain?
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Analysis
Infographic: Discretionary spend hits new high, plus key quotes and figures
The week in words and numbers, June 3, 2016: UK households’ discretionary spend hits new high and CEOs reveal impact of Brexit on growth plans.
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Opinion
Opinion: Are Brexit worries holding back the consumer recovery?
“Fears about a potential Brexit” seem to be the go-to explanation for almost any sign of economic weakness at the moment.
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News
Tiger undergoes rebrand as it drives international expansion
Tiger has rebranded all of its stores across its UK and international estate to Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
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Analysis
Analysis: Auchan-Système U probe threatens other buying alliances
The Auchan-Système U buying alliance is facing an investigation by French competition authorities that could have wider ramifications.
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Analysis
Analysis: Why Brexit could lead to price hikes in everyday items
With a month until the referendum, the Treasury estimates an EU exit would add £220 to the annual cost of food and clothing. We examine the claim.
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Kingfisher first-quarter sales jump: what the analysts say
Kingfisher reported a 3.6% rise in its first-quarter like-for-likes driven by strong sales in the UK and Poland. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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Kingfisher first-quarter sales rise driven by B&Q and Screwfix
B&Q owner Kingfisher has posted a 3.6% uplift in like-for-like sales during its first quarter, driven by its performance in the UK and Poland.
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Analysis
Analysis: 20 international giants that should be on the radar of UK retail
British and European retailers are increasingly attracting the interest of overseas buyers. Here are the names you need to know.