All International articles – Page 73
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DataData: The world's most expensive cities for retail rent
London has been named the second most expensive market in the world for retailers to rent stores.
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NewsAt a glance: Chinese retailer Urban Revivo
Chinese retailer Urban Revivo is setting up shop in the UK next year – here’s everything you need to know about the fast fashion business.
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NewsChinese fashion retailer Urban Revivo set for UK launch
Chinese fast fashion retailer Urban Revivo will launch its debut UK store in Westfield London next year.
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NewsZalando sales rise as it launches membership scheme
Zalando has posted surging half-year sales and launched a new premium membership scheme in its native Germany.
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OpinionOpinion: McDonald’s lessons on Brexit and retail
The latest canard from Brexit Secretary David Davis is that the fear of any of the other 27 countries following the UK’s suit and leaving the EU is “without foundation”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Topshop and pension regulator
Retail news round-up: Topshop and Topman record increase in profits, and The Pensions Regulator gets power to avoid BHS-type scandals
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AnalysisHow can retailers build trust with overseas shoppers?
A Global View of Consumer Trust report offers insights into the changing landscape of international retail, finds Gemma Goldfingle
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NewsBurberry sales creep up as Asia Pacific rallies
Burberry’s sales have crept up during its first quarter, boosted by an improvement in its tricky Asia Pacific market.
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OpinionWhy Amazon's grocery deal doesn’t herald offline shift
The news of Amazon’s planned acquisition of Whole Foods has inevitably led to speculation that online pureplays will ultimately all open physical stores.
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NewsClarks drafts in new bosses for overseas businesses
Clarks has moved to bolster its international businesses by drafting in new bosses for its European and Asia Pacific operations.
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NewsWill Ashley’s power drinking cause a retail hangover?
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley added to his roster of iconic quotes today when he told a High Court judge he is “a power drinker”.
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NewsHolland & Barrett sales up but investment hits profits
Holland & Barrett posted a fall in profits in preliminary results, as the retailer ploughed investment into its multichannel proposition.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Holland & Barrett and eBay
Retail news round-up: L1 Retail set to receive £800m loan from banks for Holland & Barrett takeover and eBay will launch a price-match guarantee programme.
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NewsOcado's Steiner shrugs off Amazon Whole Foods deal
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has downplayed the impact of Amazon’s Whole Foods acquisition − and insisted it will help the etailer to sell its technology.
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NewsOcado profits fall after investment in distribution centre
Ocado has posted a decline in first-half profits after investing in a new fulfilment centre.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Smiggle's tactics for international success
As Smiggle opens its 100th UK store, group managing director John Cheston shares his top tips for conquering global markets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Mothercare, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up: Mothercare records surge in profits and sales; Sports Direct's Mike Ashley in legal battle; and Jigsaw gives £493,000 to workers.
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NewsAmazon extends Prime Day shopping hours to boost sales
Amazon will spread offers over 30 hours for its third annual Prime Day next month as it adds China and India to the ecommerce event.
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NewsWalgreens Boots sales up as Rite Aid merger scrapped
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s domestic sales edged up in its third-quarter but the pharmacy giant was hit by currency fluctuations and scaled back its proposed takeover of Rite Aid.
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NewsCrabtree & Evelyn experience boss on overhauling online
Crabtree & Evelyn global chief experience officer Lee Woodard says the retailer is working under the principal “if in doubt, blow it up” to overhaul its digital platform.