All International articles – Page 192
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes to edge up 2% in first half
Primark like-for-likes are expected to edge up 2% in its first half.
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NewsLipsy opens first overseas stores in Dubai
Young fashion retailer Lipsy has opened its first overseas stores in Dubai.
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OpinionA new phase for Kingfisher
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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AnalysisInternational expansion: Lost in translation
International expansion may afford growth opportunities, but it can be a property minefield. Nicola Harrison considers how to invest wisely in overseas territories.
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NewsIceland expands eastward with partnership in Czech Republic
Frozen food retailer Iceland has opened its first store in the Czech Republic and is eyeing further expansion in Eastern Europe.
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AnalysisWalmart plants flag with Chinese ecommerce site
Walmart has unveiled plans to take a majority share in fast-growing Chinese ecommerce website Yihaodian.com, cementing its commitment both to ecommerce and international investment in the growing Chinese market.
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AnalysisLondon 2012: will retailers benefit?
You don’t need a ticket to gain extra sales from this year’s Olympic Games but, as Mark Faithfull reports, not all retailers stand to benefit from the events taking place in the UK this summer.
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NewsGap poaches Uniqlo merchandising boss
Uniqlo merchandising boss Liz Meltzer has been poached by fashion giant Gap to oversee its internationally merchandising.
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OpinionTesco faces long road to recovery
Simon Laffin is an independent retail adviser and non-executive director with extensive experience in retail markets across Europe, USA, and Australia.
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AnalysisA new breed of retail boss
The new bosses at Argos and Mothercare have etail backgrounds. Will this become a common theme across the sector, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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AnalysisProfile: Kevin O’Byrne
Kingfisher’s group finance director has made the leap to B&Q divisional chief executive and his experience should add drive to the DIY retailer. Nicola Harrison reports.
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AnalysisPlan for overseas growth
Suppliers are an invaluable source of customer insight. Sarah Butler considers why retailers could benefit from their expertise – particularly when it comes to international success.
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OpinionThe year of the supply chain professional
Charlotte Hardie is features editor of Retail Week. She writes about all retail sectors, overseeing the longer features in the magazine’s general analysis and in business sections.
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AnalysisFranchising: What do retailers need to know?
Franchising is used extensively by many UK retailers, both at home and abroad, but will it help Mothercare revive its business?
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NewsThe Entertainer boosts multichannel
Toy retailer The Entertainer is to launch 30-minute click-and-collect services and a range of other multichannel offers, after it rolls out a new platform and website later this year.
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NewsAurum to revamp ‘jewel in crown’ as suitors circle
Plans drawn up for ‘fresh and dynamic’ Mappin & Webb following strong year.
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NewsKingfisher management reshuffle as B&Q like-for-likes dip
Kingfisher has reshuffled its management team as B&Q like-for-likes dipped 2.5% in its fourth quarter.
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NewsMamas & Papas to tap mobile with free Wi-Fi
Maternity specialist Mamas & Papas is to roll out free Wi-Fi in all of its stores next month to help stimulate sales from leveraging customer reviews.
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NewsRepublic invests online as Bond fears for the high street
New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.