All Europe articles – Page 30
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AnalysisAnalysis: Rise of 3PLs help retailers' grow national and cross-border sales
As multichannel retail increases across borders, 3PLs will become even more important in supporting international expansion.
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OpinionComment: Retailers priorities as the 2015 general election approaches
In the eight months leading up to the 2015 general election, what should political parties be prioritising for the UK retail sector?
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GalleryStore gallery: How the hypermarket store format succeeds in France
French hypermarkets offer lessons to British retailers with large stores. How do they do it? Retail Week reports from Calais.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Russia, Qatar and China - which countries own the UK high street?
As Chinese conglomerate Sanpower takes control of House of Fraser, Retail Week reports on the international ownership of British retailers.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: The global etailers big enough to rival Amazon
Powerful online retailers are emerging globally and giving the etail giant Amazon a run for its money. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Learning from Tesco how not to fail abroad
Tesco and Walmart were unable to translate their successful business models abroad. Retail Week examines the lessons from their failures.
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InterviewInterview: Ao.com’s John Roberts on IPOs, hot stone massages and playing Cilla Black
Ao.com’s founder John Roberts tells Retail Week why maintaining the etailer’s culture is more important than its share price.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers solve staffing problems?
Retailers face a unique blend of challenges when it comes to staffing.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: All Saints' conversion surges after cutting checkout time
All Saints is partnering with Amazon to test a payment system and has found speeding up its checkout process significantly boosts conversion rates.
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NewsTech & Ecomm Summit: Analyst David Reynolds on why 'mobile is king'
Getting the customer mobile offering right is more important than adopting the latest technology, according to Jefferies International analyst David Reynolds
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AnalysisAnalysis: How food offers are transforming retail destinations
Retail destinations are being transformed by new food and beverage outlets. Retail Week asks whether food really can serve up more retail sales.
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GalleryStore gallery: Albert Heijn XL enhances the supermarket experience
Dutch food retailer Albert Heijn XL’s new supermarket has used clever design to affordably create a unique in-store experience.
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NewsPrimark's only European hurdle is lack of new store space, says finance boss
A lack of new store locations is the only hurdle to Primark’s domination of Europe, according to finance director of its parent firm Associated British Foods.
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NewsAo.com cleans up with a powerful surge of vacuum cleaner sales
It was power to the people as Ao.com’s vacuum cleaner sales rose 40% in response to the EU’s energy-efficiency legislation.
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GalleryStore gallery: Camper lights up its Oxford Street branch
Camper store designs offer consistency with subtle but effective visual merchandising variations. Their Oxford Street branch is no exception.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Screwfix proves rapid growth and family values can co-exist
Screwfix is among the UK’s fastest-growing retailers and its family-style culture has played a key role in its ongoing success.
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InterviewQ&A: Harvey Jones Kitchens, chairman, Geoff Brady
Geoff Brady, chairman of Harvey Jones Kitchens, speaks about inspirational retail entrepreneurs and his recent drone purchase.
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GalleryStore gallery: M&S and Waitrose combine snacking with shopping
‘Grazing’ is a trend gaining traction in supermarkets as retailers look at new ways of engaging shoppers. Retail Week samples what is on offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: B&Q’s Finnish timber from forest to shopfloor
As B&Q increases its efforts to source its timber products sustainably, Retail Week takes a trip to the retailer’s Finnish timber suppliers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Fortnum & Mason packs its hamper for travel push
Fortnum & Mason’s chief executive Ewan Venters talks to Retail Week about the upcoming Heathrow Terminal 5 store, expansion and brand overhaul.