Europe – Page 18
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NewsMade.com launches Amsterdam showroom as it ramps up European expansion
Designer furniture etailer Made.com has opened its first international showroom in Amsterdam as part of an ambitious growth strategy.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to launch new website as it ramps up overseas expansion plans
Hotel Chocolat is poised to launch a new-look website in a bid to ramp up its expansion plans and build on its “best Christmas ever.”
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GalleryStore gallery: What can British shoppers expect from Polish retailer LPP?
Polish fashion giant LPP has agreed a lease on BHS’s Oxford Street flagship as it prepares to bring its Reserved fascia to the UK.
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NewsZalando sales slow in fourth quarter as warm weather dents performance
Online fashion retailer Zalando’s sales growth slowed during its fourth quarter, but bosses hailed continued “strong” performance.
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NewsAt a glance: Polish retailer LPP, the fashion giant nearing a UK debut
Polish fashion giant LPP is edging closer to a UK debut after agreeing a 25-year lease with BHS on its flagship Oxford Street store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Edeka's proposed Kaiser's Tengelmann takeover gathers pace
German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Sigmar Gabriel announced his long-awaited statement on the Edeka/Kaiser’s Tengelmann acquisition.
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NewsBHS to lease Oxford Street flagship to Polish fashion giant LPP
BHS has agreed to lease its Oxford Street flagship to Polish giant Lubianiec Piechocki i Partnerzy (LPP), Retail Week understands.
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NewsBurberry says Christmas trading down because of Paris terrorist attacks
Burberry finance boss Carol Fairweather said lower footfall and sales in France were expected following the attacks in Paris in November.
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NewsAo.com posts third-quarter sales rise as all categories deliver growth
Electricals etailer AO World has posted a 35% sales rise over the third quarter.
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NewsAnalysis: Carrefour's Billa Romania acquisition signals consolidation
Carrefour finally confirmed today an agreement to acquire Billa Romania from Rewe Group despite initial denials from the latter to sell.
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NewsCastorama opens store that produces more energy than it uses
Kingfisher-owned DIY retailer Castorama has unveiled a new green store in France that produces more energy than it consumes.
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NewsDarty first-half profits surge 71% following growth initiatives
Pre-tax profits at French electricals specialist Darty surged 71% to €24.3m (£17.5m) in its first half after plans for growth paid off.
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AnalysisWhat Lidl's acquisition of Kochzauber means for online grocery in Germany
Lidl has sent shockwaves through the industry in its German home market by acquiring grocery delivery start-up Kochzauber.
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NewsPayment technology firm Splitit sets its sights on UK retailers
Israeli payment firm Splitit seeks to expand its international reach to allow UK retailers to pay for items in monthly instalments.
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NewsNew York’s Upper 5th Ave. tops world's most expensive shopping street
Upper 5th Avenue has been named the most expensive shopping street worldwide as retail rents jumped 35% across the globe.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why John Lewis’ Netherlands tie-up could signal European expansion
While John Lewis chose the moon as the setting for its Christmas ad this year, the retailer has its sights set closer to home for its next venture.
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OpinionOpinion: Should UK retailers embrace French-style purchasing alliances?
French grocers have benefitted from purchasing alliances, but as the discounters squeeze margins, could UK retailers employ similar tactics?
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NewsFrench retailer Fnac agrees key terms with Darty in takeover deal
French entertainment and electricals specialist Fnac has agreed terms over a deal to acquire its domestic rival Darty.
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NewsH&M, Zara and Under Armour eye BHS Oxford Street flagship
Fashion giants H&M and Zara and sportswear brand Under Armour are circling BHS’s flagship Oxford Street store, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Primark opens stunning store in iconic Madrid building
Value fashion retailer Primark launched in Madrid last week with a new store that combines local inspiration with modern design features.