All International articles – Page 10
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NewsUniqlo parent company ups profit forecast as it gears up for another ‘record’ year
Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing has reported rising sales and profits during the first half and upped its full-year guidance as it gears up for yet another “record” year of trading.
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NewsShein gets green light from UK regulators for London IPO
Shein has reportedly been given the green light from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority to float in London.
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NewsTesco’s Ken Murphy unveils plans for a potential price war and Trump tariffs turmoil
Despite reporting incredibly strong trading figures for the last financial year, Tesco slashed its profit forecast for the coming year. Is the supermarket giant being overly cautious though?
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OpinionNavigating tariffs: a survival guide for UK retailers
A week on from President Trump’s “liberation day”, 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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NewsTrump pauses higher tariffs for most countries as China’s fees multiply
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries facing the highest tariffs – but China has seen its tariffs soar.
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Opinion'Are you ready for tariff-driven tat? Prepare for a tidal wave of cheap imports'
Retailers need to be ready in case President Trump’s tariffs prompt a flood of shoddy marketplace goods into the UK, cautions features editor Ellis Hawthorne
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NewsChinese government warns Shein against shifting supply chain in face of tariffs
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing opposition from the Chinese government over plans to shift some production out of the country in response to mounting US tariffs.
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NewsLush losses widen and it expects to pass on tariff costs to US customers
Lush has reported widening losses and said it anticipates passing the tax from tariffs on to American shoppers.
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NewsTrump frames tariffs as economic ‘medicine’ as markets tumble
“I don’t want anything to go down. But sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” Trump said.
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NewsWaterstones halts US trading following Trump’s tariffs
Waterstones has paused international orders to the United States in the wake of the tariff hikes announced by the Trump administration.
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AnalysisLiberation day: what do Trump’s tariffs mean for UK retailers?
What does US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for retailers, and their shoppers, in the UK? Retail Week explores.
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NewsDecathlon sales rise in ‘transformative’ year
French sports giant Decathlon has reported an increase in sales during 2024 in a “transformative” year for the business.
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NewsAlibaba.com sees double-digit growth in orders from UK buyers
Business-to-business platform Alibaba.com has recorded a leap in year-on-year orders placed by UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during its annual expo.
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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AnalysisBillion, schmillion? Why Next’s Lord Wolfson is looking beyond landmark profit
As Next joins retail’s billion pound profit club, Lord Wolfson explains why he’s not hung up about the big number, why he is opening a new space for the first time in years, and the changing shape of the business
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NewsH&M profits hit by ‘negative external factors’ and increased markdowns
Swedish fashion giants H&M have reported a dip in profits in the first quarter, driven by “negative external factors”, increased markdowns of products and investment.
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Report StoreSupply Chain 2026
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AnalysisHow are Walmart, Primark and Holland & Barrett upping their supply chain A-game?
What will the coming months bring for UK supply chains, and what must 2026 strategies look like if businesses are to sustain growth? Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2026 report provides the blueprint
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GalleryService and sustainability centre stage at first new Whole Foods UK store in over a decade
Whole Foods has today opened its first new UK store in over a decade, featuring full-service fish, meat and cheese counters, as well as food on-the-go offerings and a wellness and beauty department.
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Report StoreThe World’s Best Ecommerce Retailers
Retail Week’s new report spotlighting the top 10 global ecommerce trailblazers.