All Australia articles – Page 3
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NewsThe Hut Group snaps up major beauty retailer
The Hut Group has bolstered its beauty offer, acquiring a major Australian beauty retailer just one week after buying Glossybox.
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AnalysisHouse: The Aussie retailer setting up home in the UK
Competition is about to hot up in the UK kitchenware market as Australian retailer House prepares to make its debut.
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NewsExclusive: Australian retailer House plots UK launch
Australian homewares specialist House is plotting an assault on the UK market, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMySale profits jump as customer numbers increase
Online flash sales business MySale has registered a jump in full-year earnings, driven by a spike in customer numbers and gross margin gains.
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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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NewsBreakfast briefing: Apple and Metcash
Retail news round-up: Apple to build new data centre, and Metcash appoints ex-Tesco executive as CEO.
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NewsTopshop Australia stores closed in rescue attempt
Administrators of Topshop’s Australian franchise have shut five of the fashion retailer’s nine standalone stores as they attempt to save the business.
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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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AnalysisProfile: Steinhoff’s 'world-class' homewares boss Machin
Steinhoff has snapped up Stuart Machin to helm Harveys and Benson for Beds. What will the former grocery golden boy bring to the role?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: L1 Retail to buy Holland & Barrett for £1.8bn; Nisa members unhappy with Sainsbury's takeover; and Simggle plans expansion in the UK.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Green hopes to rescue Topshop Australia
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green aims to stage a rescue of the Topshop business in Australia following the collapse into insolvency of the retailer’s franchise partner Down Under.
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NewsTopshop Australia placed into voluntary administration
Topshop’s Australian arm has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts, putting 760 jobs at risk.
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NewsLive webinar: Creating a global footprint
Find out how to establish an international presence in the world’s emerging online marketplaces by signing up to Retail Week’s free interactive webinar on May 24.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asda, ITV, Coles... can Norman conquer M&S?
When Marks & Spencer revealed it was on the hunt for a new chairman, Retail Week put together a shortlist of candidates. Archie Norman was at the top.
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NewsBunnings UK hails progress as it repositions Homebase offer
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has hailed “further progress” of its fledgling UK business following a rise in like-for-like transactions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Next, Scottish retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Next's top management see pay cut, Scottish retail sales decline and Zimmermann set to debut in London
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GalleryIn pictures: Retail lessons from Down Under
Australia has a fair amount of retail that might readily be overlooked, but there are a number of outfits that British shopkeepers should take note of.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Agent Provocateur and more
Retail news round-up: Agent Provocateur’s chief to step down, French Connection declines to engage with investors, Sofa.com posts boost in sales, and MySale reports online increase
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NewsBunnings boss John Gillam steps down after 12 years
Bunnings chief executive John Gillam is stepping down as boss of the business after 12 years at the helm.
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NewsSmiggle boss defends rapid UK store expansion
John Cheston, boss of ‘tween’ stationery retailer Smiggle, has defended its rapid accumulation of stores in the UK.