All Europe articles – Page 26
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NewsOnline retail giant Amazon starts paying corporation tax in the UK
Amazon has started paying corporation tax in Britain rather than Luxembourg after it came under fire for avoiding tax.
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NewsCampaigners call for UK supermarkets to donate food waste to charity
More than 100,000 people across the UK have called on supermarkets to give their food waste to charity after similar laws were passed in France.
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NewsHema finance chief quits after 'disappointing' €190m full-year loss
Dutch retail giant Hema has posted full-year losses, prompting the departure of its chief financial officer Ad Walter.
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AnalysisWill the EU’s digital single market make a difference for retailers?
Europe has made its first steps towards creating a digital single market, but will it improve international trade for retailers?
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NewsUPDATED: European grocers Ahold and Delhaize confirm merger talks
Dutch grocery giant Ahold is in talks with Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize over a potential merger between the two food retailers.
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NewsEtailer Zalando 'optimistic' for year after first quarter sales surge
German fashion etailer Zalando said it is “optimistic” for the rest of the year after sales surged 28.5% during its first quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Next, Tesco and retail sales
Retail news round-up on May 12, 2015: Next bids to remove overtime payments for Sunday working, early Easter brings down UK retail sales time and Tesco reclaims top spot in Irish grocery.
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NewsEuropean Commission 'tears down' ecommerce barriers to provide £308bn boost
The EC has unveiled plans for regulatory reform that will boost member states’ economies by €415bn (£308bn) a year by stimulating ecommerce.
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AnalysisConservative and Labour MPs answer Retail Week’s three burning questions
Retail Week questioned Conservative and Labour ministers on business rates, EU competition and digital infrastructure.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Shearwood: Don’t make knee-jerk exits from foreign markets
Karen Millen boss Mike Shearwood has advised retailers not to make rash decisions about struggling international markets.
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NewsCarpetright profits to beat forecasts as it turns around European business
Carpetright has revealed its full-year pre-tax profits will be ahead of expectations as its European operation enters the black.
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NewsTesco loses its place as Ireland's biggest grocer to rival SuperValu
Tesco has suffered a fresh blow after losing its place as the biggest grocer in Ireland, according to the latest market share figures.
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NewsCarrefour sales jump driven by growth in France and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour’s like-for-likes jumped 2.3% in the first quarter, driven by improvements at home and growth in Latin America.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Hornbach Compact downsizes the DIY space
German DIY retailer Hornbach has opened a compact store format to differentiate its big-box offer and make the retailer more accessible.
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NewsHolland & Barrett owner NBTY rebrands 167 stores in Netherlands and Belgium
Health food group NBTY Europe is rebranding its retail chains in the Netherlands and Belgium under its flagship Holland & Barrett fascia.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: X5 Moscow shows readiness for Russian fight
Russian grocer X5 Retail Group has acquired Moscow’s 27 Spar stores in an attempt to rival leading supermarket chain Magnit.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Kingfisher and Mr Bricolage merger collapses
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Kingfisher’s merger with rival French retailer Mr Bricolage falling through.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher’s Laury lays new retail foundations
Kingfisher chief executive Véronique Laury is already making her mark on the business with plans to restructure and innovate.
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NewsItalian etailer Yoox enters running to acquire Net-a-Porter
Italian etailer Yoox has entered the running to acquire luxury fashion business Net-a-Porter after tabling a bid that could value the London-based firm at more than £1.3bn.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Net-a-Porter, Tesco, Argos and more
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2015: Yoox eyes Net-a-Porter.com acquisition, Tesco to sell development sites, eBay to trial ‘click and drop’ at Argos stores and more.