All International articles – Page 43
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Six businesses changing the face of DIY
In our second instalment of The Disruptors series – showcasing the new breed of businesses that retailers will be increasingly competing with post-pandemic – Retail Week explores the ones to watch in the DIY sector.
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NewsRetail Connected 2021: Hear from Mars and Ikea as day one kicks off
More than 100 speakers from around the world, including leaders from Alibaba, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Adidas, Levi’s and Shopify, will take to the virtual stage throughout this week at our new digital event.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco to launch IPO in Poland
Poundland owner Pepco is set to list in Poland following months of speculation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five ways that W Galen Weston changed retail
Retail Week looks at how the entrepreneur and philanthropist built a transatlantic empire and changed the face of the industry.
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NewsNaked Wines exceeds sales guidance as it seizes US opportunities
Pureplay wine specialist Naked Wines has hailed its performance over the last financial year, reporting it has exceeded sales guidance driven in particular by its US market.
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NewsAlibaba hit with record £2bn fine for breaching competition rules
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has been hit with an Y18.3bn (£2bn) fine after an investigation ruled that it had abused its market position.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts surge in profits amid China recovery
The owner of fashion giant Uniqlo has posted a spike in profitability as the retail recovery in China boosted its bottom line.
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NewsAsos to raise £500m to bolster expansion war chest
Asos has launched a bid to raise £500m to spearhead its global expansion drive.
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AnalysisWorldview: How Swarovski and Grocery Neighbour are reinventing the store
The Covid-19 pandemic is magnifying the need for retailers to rethink how physical space is used in the future.
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OpinionKen Murphy: ‘What Tesco is doing to tackle climate change now’
The food we eat – how it is produced, processed and transported, how much we eat or waste – has a significant impact on the environment. Food is responsible for nearly a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and almost 70% of global biodiversity loss on land.
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NewsUS threatens UK with tariffs on exports over planned digital tax
Exports including jewellery, furniture and game boards could all face tariffs being exported across the Atlantic, with the US targeting British products in response to any digital tax.
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NewsCarrefour to buy Brazil’s Grupo Big from Walmart for €1.1bn
Carrefour has struck a deal to buy Brazil’s third-largest food retailer Grupo Big from Walmart for €1.1bn (£950m).
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NewsUK plans four regional trade hubs to boost international exports
The UK government has made plans to launch four trade hubs in a bid to boost the economy post-Brexit and post-pandemic.
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NewsKingfisher profits and sales soar off back of strong Covid trading
Home and DIY giant Kingfisher has reported soaring profits and sales in the last year, with chief executive Thierry Garnier confident of its “continued outperformance” of the market.
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NewsNike profits rise as China leads sales recovery
Nike has posted a jump in profits as booming sales in China offset tougher conditions in the US and Europe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisWorldview: As Covid crisis eases, is retail on the way up Down Under?
In the latest instalment of our Worldview series gleaning insight from global markets, we hear how Covid-19 has had a significant impact on Australian retail but it might not be as negative as first anticipated 12 months ago
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NewsJD Sports ramps up spending spree with swoop on Poland’s MIG
JD Sports has snapped up a controlling stake in Polish sports fashion business Marketing Investment Group (MIG) as it continues its aggressive acquisition spree.
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NewsJD.com profits soar as retail business booms during lockdowns
JD.com has posted a jump in full-year sales and profits as its retail division benefited from a spike in online shopping during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches online in almost 50 new international markets
Marks & Spencer has launched 46 websites in new overseas markets, bringing the number of international countries in which it operates as a pureplay to just over 100.