All International articles – Page 136
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Marks & Spencer at last turned the corner?
Last week’s interims gave grounds for optimism that M&S is getting back on course, but the retailer is not quite there yet.
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NewsToys R Us to launch digital store maps to help with Christmas rush
Toys R Us’s US shops will launch digital store maps that can be accessed via customers’ phones to help them find a specific toy or deal.
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NewsTarget bolsters risk and compliance team following data breach
Target has appointed its first chief risk and compliance officer almost a year after the retailer was rocked by a massive cyberattack.
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InterviewInterview: Munish Datta on M&S’s updated sustainability programme
Munish Datta speaks about M&S’s updated sustainability programme, Plan A, and building a sustainable property portfolio for the future.
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NewsPaperchase partners with Staples to roll out products in 1,200 US stores
Paperchase has signed a deal with US-based Staples to sell its products across 1,200 of the stationers’ American stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: A tour of Topshop’s Fifth Avenue store with Sir Philip Green
Topshop has opened its second store in New York at one of the world’s most famous addresses. Retail Week takes a tour with Sir Philip.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop's Fifth Avenue store in New York opens tomorrow
The 40,000 sq ft Topshop/Topman that is to open on New York’s Fifth Avenue tomorrow is the fashion retailer’s second-largest branch.
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NewsBloomingdale's opens hi-tech Silicon Valley store to test innovations
Bloomingdale’s is targeting the tech community in Silicon Valley with a hi-tech department store featuring smart dressing rooms and mobile checkouts.
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NewsColes outpaces Australian grocery rival Woolworths for 25th quarter
Australian grocer Coles’ like-for-like sales have outpaced rival supermarket Woolworths for the 25th consecutive quarter.
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NewsVideo: Lowe’s to introduce robot staff to transform customer experience
US home improvement giant Lowe’s has developed robot shop assistants that it is piloting in one of its hardware stores.
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NewsSelfridges profits hit record £150m on the back of surging sales
Selfridges has revealed record operating profits on the back of surging sales following rapid growth of its international online business.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to launch first TV brand campaign in over a decade
House of Fraser will enter the Christmas advertising fray in November with its first TV ad focusing on its brand in over a decade.
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OpinionComment: Japan and China’s retail sector is buoyed by seasonal celebrations
As Halloween and other festivities approach, Japan and China’s online retail sector has experienced unprecedented levels of activity.
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GalleryStore gallery: Topshop, Uniqlo and Los Angeles’ other retail stars
Uniqlo, Converse and others have set up shop in Los Angeles, using unique visual merchandising to stand out in the star-studded city.
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NewsMacy's to launch first international store in Abu Dhabi in 2018
The first international Macy’s store will launch in Abu Dhabi in 2018 and will be accompanied by sister department store Bloomindgale’s.
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NewsTarget offers free shipping to all customers in run-up to Christmas
Target is offering free shipping on all products on its website in the run-up to Christmas as it seeks to lure customers from rivals.
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NewsBoohoo.com offers customers bricks-and-mortar access with New York pop-up
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com is offering consumers bricks-and-mortar access to the brand through a pop-up store in New York.
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NewsInternational retailers Auchan and Metro strike joint buying partnership
German giant Metro and French powerhouse Auchan have struck a joint purchasing partnership designed to make the most of their strength when negotiating with suppliers.
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NewsUS retailer Sears Holdings eyes further 100 store closures
Struggling US retailer Sears has accelerated its store closure plan and is expected to unveil a further 100 closures as part of its turnaround plan.
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NewsAmazon's operating loss spirals to £338m as it writes down smartphone costs
Amazon’s operating loss spiralled to $544m (£338m) for its third quarter after being hit by a write-down of costs associated with its smartphone.