All International articles – Page 104
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NewsTed Baker retail sales increase 10.1% over Christmas as margins hold up
Ted Baker has unveiled a 10.1% retail sales rise over Christmas and said margins were in line with expectations.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji sets sail for pastures new at Chinese flagship
Japanese retailer Muji has launched a striking new flagship on Huaihai Road in Shanghai as it sets its sights on expansion into China.
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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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AnalysisAnalysis: Walgreens Boots Alliance faces challenges with Rite Aid deal
Takeover of drugstore chain Rite Aid will solidify WBA’s position as US market leader but integrating the business won’t be easy.
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NewsFashion etailer Koovs gets 'spectacular' boost from first ad campaign
Indian fashion etailer Koovs has reported a leap in sales following the launch of a five-week multichannel marketing campaign.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing cuts profits forecast as warm weather hits sales
Fast Retailing’s first-quarter group profits have dived after mild weather hampered sales at its Uniqlo business.
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NewsHarvey Nichols full-year profits fall 30% after ‘challenging’ conditions
Harvey Nichols has revealed a 30% drop in full-year operating profits and flat sales as it invests in its store and technology offer.
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NewsAustralian electricals retailer Dick Smith calls in voluntary administrator
Australia’s biggest electricals retailer, Dick Smith, has plunged into administration just two years after listing on the country’s stock exchange.
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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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NewsUS retailer Target plans smaller store openings in cities
US retail giant Target is to focus on opening smaller shops in urban areas as part of its roll-out plans over the next two years.
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NewsAmazon to expand Pantry grocery range as it plots further UK disruption
Amazon is poised to expand the grocery range it sells through its Pantry service in the UK as it turns up the heat on the big four supermarkets.
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NewsEtailer Koovs reports widening of interim losses despite soaring sales
Indian etailer Koovs has posted a widening of its half-year pre-tax losses to INR 570.6m (£5.7m) despite delivering “rapid” sales growth.
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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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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils Beijing flagship as Chinese expansion continues
Marks & Spencer has opened a flagship store in The Place shopping mall in Beijing as the retailer builds its presence in China.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Store openings, closures and tie-ups in 2015
From new shopping centres to some intriguing shop-in-shop tie-ups, 2015 showed how bricks-and-mortar retailing continues to evolve.
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AnalysisStart-up of the Week: International ecommerce payment platform Global-e
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Global-e is in the spotlight.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Lovisa's first UK store at Trinity Leeds
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa has made its UK debut at Trinity Leeds after securing a 500 sq ft unit at the shopping centre.
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NewsWalmart launches its own mobile payment service after shunning Apple Pay
Walmart is poised to go toe-to-toe with technology giant Apple after launching its own mobile payment service via its existing smartphone app.
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NewsThe White Company targets US stores as part of ambitious expansion plans
The White Company is hunting for physical sites in the US as the retailer aims to expand its American arm over the next ten years.
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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.