Europe
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DataHow does UK retail sales growth compare to the rest of Europe?
When stacked against comparable countries in Europe based on sales volumes change since 2021, the UK lags most of them. Germany, France and Spain have all performed better since then
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Chart of the WeekUK shoppers more hesitant about AI in retail than international consumers
A survey of shoppers in five key Western markets has shown that UK consumers are the most likely to express hesitation about the rollout of AI features by retailers.
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NewsTrump unleashes blizzard of new tariffs as global trade war escalates
President Trump has unveiled fresh tariffs on nearly 100 countries overnight, causing international stock markets to tumble and fears of a global trade war to heighten.
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InterviewQ&A: Alibaba.com director talks tariff troubles, new ventures, and AI tools
As tariffs continue to cause havoc to international trade, Alibaba.com is focusing on expanding its European growth and opening up its supply chain to more opportunities.
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NewsSecret Sales acquires new brands to accelerate European growth
Off-price fashion and beauty marketplace Secret Sales has acquired two Dutch brands as it aims to expand its presence across Europe, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFlying Tiger revenue rises in âanother year of change and growthâ
Danish variety retailer Flying Tiger has recorded a rise in revenue as it saw âanother year of change and growthâ.
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InterviewQ&A: Amazon executives on same-day delivery expansion and impact of robots
At Amazonâs Delivering the Future event at a new testing facility in Dortmund, Germany, Retail Week spoke to executives at the tech giant about the newest innovations in robotics and delivery.
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NewsSøstrene Grene to double UK store estate in two years
Danish lifestyle and homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is ramping up its bricks and mortar presence and aims to double its UK store estate by 2027.
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NewsPrimark sales grow in key markets but decline in UK and Ireland
Primark has reported a sales decline in the UK and Ireland, but the rest of its key markets showed growth.
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NewsVinted delivers leap in sales and profit as it launches in new markets
Second-hand marketplace Vinted has recorded a large increase in sales and profit as it continues to expand into new categories and markets.
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OpinionNavigating tariffs: a survival guide for UK retailers
A week on from President Trumpâs âliberation dayâ, Ben Cooke, partner at international law firm Addleshaw Goddard, breaks down the impact of new US tariffs on UK and EU goods, exports, supply chains and US customer demand, and sets out actions for retailers to take
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AnalysisLiberation day: what do Trumpâs tariffs mean for UK retailers?
What does US President Donald Trumpâs âLiberation Dayâ mean for retailers, and their shoppers, in the UK? Retail Week explores.
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ânatural stepâ for growth
TikTok Shopâs head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a ânatural stepâ in the platformâs growth journey.
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NewsPepco âactively exploring separation optionsâ for Poundland
Pepco Group has said it is âactively exploring separation optionsâ for Poundland as it aims to focus on a single format and move away from fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).
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NewsIssa brothers' EG Group posts âstrong tradingâ and profit growth
EG Group has reported âstrong tradingâ in which it saw profits rise driven by growth in the US and Europe.
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GalleryTurkish retailer Ebebek has opened 'the UKâs largest baby and parent store'
Turkish baby and parenting retailer Ebebek has opened its largest UK flagship store in Greenwich.
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GalleryAmazon has opened a new store focused on health and beauty
Amazon has made its debut in Italy after opening âAmazon Parafarmacia & Beautyâ, featuring a selection of beauty, personal care products, innovative in-store services, and expert advice.
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NewsPoundlandâs managing director has stepped down amid reports of a sale
Poundlandâs managing director Austin Cooke has left the value retailer amid reports of a potential sale.
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NewsKingfisher has sold its Brico DĂŠpĂ´t Romania business
Kingfisher has agreed to sell its Brico DĂŠpĂ´t Romania business, after what it described as a âcompetitive processâ to find a bidder.
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AnalysisMAPIC: International expansion, retail investment and the importance of mixed-use destinations - the key talking points from Cannes
As more than 1,800 retailers, restaurant chains and leisure operators globally set up shop at Mapic 2024 in Cannes last week, Retail Week brings you some of the key takeaways from the 29th edition of the leading international retail and real estate show.