All International articles – Page 14
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Analysis
Analysis: Where next for Amazon as profits slump and sales stall?
While revenue growth continues and expectations continue to be exceeded, seemingly all is not well at Amazon. With jobs being slashed and profits falling, where next for retail’s biggest giant?
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Opinion
‘Three years on from Brexit, the most difficult bit is yet to come’
Three years on from Brexit and the impact to retailers and consumers has been relatively limited. However, in many ways, the most difficult bit is yet to come, says British Retail Consortium’s Andrew Opie
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News
H&M profits plummet due to departure from Russia and rising costs
H&M has blamed its plummeting profits on “negative external factors” including one-time costs as a result of winding down trading in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, as well as its cost and efficiency programme.
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News
Dunkerton: Free trade deal with EU key to breaking inflationary cycle
The boss of Superdry has said he believes that striking a free trade deal with the European Union is key to breaking the UK out of its current inflationary cycle.
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Mamas & Papas unveils new chief executive as it targets global expansion
Mamas & Papas has announced key changes to its executive team ahead of its planned expansion into international markets.
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Hotel Chocolat enjoys festive high street boost as it eyes fresh UK expansion
Hotel Chocolat hailed the bounce back of the high street over the Christmas period and unveiled plans to ramp up store expansion over the next three years.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Whole Foods Market’s new store in iconic New York building
Whole Foods Market has opened a store in one of New York’s most famous buildings, showcasing local products and catering to the district’s well-heeled clientele.
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News
Boohoo blames strong comparatives and long lead times for sales slump
Pureplay fashion giant Boohoo has blamed strong year-on-year comparatives and extended international delivery times for a slump in sales.
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News
Burberry pins sales slowdown on Covid disruption in China
Burberry has reported a slow growth in sales over Christmas as a result of Covid-related disruption in China.
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News
WHSmith in ‘strongest ever position’ as international travel opens up
WHSmith is in its “strongest ever position as a global travel retailer” after travel revenues across its UK and international travel businesses soared.
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News
JD Sports upgrades profit expectations as Christmas sales soar
JD Sports said it expects full-year profits to come in at the very top end of expectations after its sales doubled over the Christmas period.
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Opinion
‘As Amazon falters, now is the moment for omnichannel retailers to excel’
As the tech giant wobbles and footfall recovers, smart multichannel retailers have a genuine opportunity to ‘do what Amazon does not’, writes Lisa Byfield-Green
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News
Hotel Chocolat teams with new partner for Japan expansion
Hotel Chocolat has entered a strategic partnership with Eat Creator Corporation to optimise the brand for the Japanese market.
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News
Free-range egg rules could be relaxed to help UK farmers compete with Europe
The government is considering relaxing the rules around what qualifies as a free-range egg to help farmers battling a record avian flu outbreak compete with the European Union.
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Retail Voice
Three ways retailers can learn from China’s ever-changing beauty market
The Chinese beauty market is one step ahead with its innovative and exciting approach. Alibaba Group’s Zarina Kanji examines how UK retailers can learn from key players in this industry.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Inside Flannels’ debut Dublin store
High-end fashion retailer Flannels has opened the doors to its first-ever store in Ireland.
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News
Tesco facing UK lawsuit over F&F working conditions in Thailand
Supermarket giant Tesco is facing a lawsuit in the UK from Burmese migrant workers who claim they were used by F&F suppliers as slave labour in Thailand.
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Analysis
Currys boss Baldock on a tale of two markets – a Nordic slump vs UK resilience
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock painted a picture of starkly different markets as he unveiled the retailer’s interim results
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News
H&M share price slumps despite sales jump
H&M’s share price has taken a hit despite sales jumping 10% and coming in slightly ahead of predictions.
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News
Currys issues profit warning as international business nosedives
Electricals giant Currys has issued a profit warning after margins were squeezed by discounting rivals, leaving its international business floundered.