Europe – Page 22
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Analysis
International news analysis: Ikea Germany aims to expand in saturated market
Ikea has taken its next steps in the battle for supremacy in the German home furnishings market with plans to launch shops in the Ruhr.
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News
France passes law to lift restrictions on Sunday trading
A bill to allow shops in tourist areas in France to open on Sundays and stay open until midnight on weekdays has been approved.
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Opinion
Comment: Business rates are scaring off overseas retailers
The UK’s outdated business rates system is scaring off overseas retailers and we are losing much needed investment as a result.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Zippy’s store enhances the childrenswear shopping experience
Portuguese childrenswear brand Zippy latest store uses clever in-store design and technology to engage shoppers of any age.
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News
Darty experiments with introducing humanoid robot into its sales team
Darty has drafted a humanoid robot called NAO into its sales team as it experiments with the next generation of customer service.
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Darty says January Sales dented by Paris terrorist attacks
French electricals specialist Darty recorded a drop in footfall during the crucial January Sales period as a result of the Paris terrorist attacks.
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Glasses Direct owner expands into Germany with Netzoptiker acquisition
Glasses Direct owner MyOptique Group has expanded into Germany with the acquisition of online eyewear retailer Netzoptiker.
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Analysis
International news analysis: Spar concept uses cafe concessions for growth
Spar’s latest concept store in Dublin uses a combination of fresh food offers and third-party food concessions to increase sales.
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News
Vision Express owner GrandVision valued at €5bn after flotation
GrandVision, the owner of opticians Vision Express, has been valued at around €5bn (£3.7bn) after floating on the Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam.
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Store of the week: Libreria Acqua Alta defies Venetian weather
Venetian book shop Libreria Acqua Alta’s store design to make the retailer stand out whilst defying its flood-prone location.
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Opinion
Comment: Woolworths collective redundancy decision offers retailers comfort
In the latest twist in a much talked-about case, Europe’s Advocate General has upheld the UK’s long-standing view on collective redundancy.
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News
Lord Stuart Rose and Sir Charles Dunstone warn against EU exit
Top retailers spoke out this week on the case to remain in the EU as the industry’s involvement in the political debate widened ahead of the general election.
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Analysis
International news analysis: Auchan and Système U shuffle their decks
Auchan and Système U are using their buying partnership to reshape their respective store networks for the changing grocery sector.
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News
Lidl invests €100m in modernising entire Austrian store estate
German discounter Lidl will spend around €100m (£75.4m) on modernising all of its Austrian stores by the end of 2016.
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News
H&M to open 400 new stores after posting £500m net profit
H&M has pledged to open 400 new stores in 2015 after posting a stronger-than-expected net profit of £500m for the fourth quarter.
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Opinion
Comment: More of the same for global retailers in 2015
Despite a gradually improving global picture retail in 2015 will still see a continuation of slow progress for many retail firms.
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News
Ahold sales increase 7.9% as it parts company with Albert Heijn boss
Dutch retailer Ahold increased sales 7.9% during its fourth quarter and is to part company with the chief executive of its Albert Heijn business.
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News
Mountain Warehouse's Christmas sales soar on bricks-and-clicks strategy
Mountain Warehouse saw sales soar over the Christmas period, driven by the outdoor clothing retailer’s bricks-and-clicks strategy.
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News
European Commission investigates Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon
The European Commission has claimed Luxembourg’s tax deal with Amazon is founded on selective treatment that amounts to an illicit subsidy.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers must refocus on what makes them great
British retailers should stop focusing on rivals at home and abroad and focus on ensuring they understand their own customers.