All Europe articles – Page 22
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News
Tesco Ireland to cut pay and alter conditions of long-serving staff
Tesco is seeking to reduce the pay and conditions of hundreds of staff in its Irish business as it moves employees to more flexible contracts.
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Hotel Chocolat to launch new website as it ramps up overseas expansion plans
Hotel Chocolat is poised to launch a new-look website in a bid to ramp up its expansion plans and build on its “best Christmas ever.”
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Gallery
Store gallery: What can British shoppers expect from Polish retailer LPP?
Polish fashion giant LPP has agreed a lease on BHS’s Oxford Street flagship as it prepares to bring its Reserved fascia to the UK.
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Analysis
International analysis: Carrefour European comeback almost complete
French supermarket group Carrefour has recorded a solid full-year performance across all markets, especially South America.
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Zalando sales slow in fourth quarter as warm weather dents performance
Online fashion retailer Zalando’s sales growth slowed during its fourth quarter, but bosses hailed continued “strong” performance.
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At a glance: Polish retailer LPP, the fashion giant nearing a UK debut
Polish fashion giant LPP is edging closer to a UK debut after agreeing a 25-year lease with BHS on its flagship Oxford Street store.
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Burberry says Christmas trading down because of Paris terrorist attacks
Burberry finance boss Carol Fairweather said lower footfall and sales in France were expected following the attacks in Paris in November.
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Castorama opens store that produces more energy than it uses
Kingfisher-owned DIY retailer Castorama has unveiled a new green store in France that produces more energy than it consumes.
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Opinion
Opinion: Christkindlmärkte over-hyped, overpriced and regrettably over here
When will cities realise that Christmas markets offer little to shoppers and don’t provide a boost for their permanent retailers?
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News
European Commission unveils plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws
The European Commission has revealed plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws between countries belonging to the EU.
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News
Payment technology firm Splitit sets its sights on UK retailers
Israeli payment firm Splitit seeks to expand its international reach to allow UK retailers to pay for items in monthly instalments.
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Opinion
Lord Kirkham on the Europe referendum: better the devil you know
We are approaching not just the end of the year, but the end of an era.
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Opinion
Opinion: Will John Lewis' Britishness be lost in translation in Holland?
Do store-in-stores in de Bijenkorf give adequate space for John Lewis to sell itself to Dutch consumers not used to mixing homewares and fashion?
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Video
The Retail Week: John Lewis' Europe tie-up, Halfords and Sainsbury's
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from Retail Week news editor James Wilmore and stores editor John Ryan
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Analysis
Analysis: Why John Lewis’ Netherlands tie-up could signal European expansion
While John Lewis chose the moon as the setting for its Christmas ad this year, the retailer has its sights set closer to home for its next venture.
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Opinion
Opinion: Should UK retailers embrace French-style purchasing alliances?
French grocers have benefitted from purchasing alliances, but as the discounters squeeze margins, could UK retailers employ similar tactics?
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News
H&M, Zara and Under Armour eye BHS Oxford Street flagship
Fashion giants H&M and Zara and sportswear brand Under Armour are circling BHS’s flagship Oxford Street store, Retail Week understands.
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News
Carpetright UK sales up as brand revamp remains 'on track'
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported UK like-for-likes up 4% in the 25 weeks to October 24 and said its aim to revitalise the brand is “on track”.
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News
Alibaba to quadruple size of UK office as it grows European foothold
Alibaba is set to expand its UK office from 15 people to 60 people within the next two years as part of its international expansion plans.
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Analysis
Carrefour sales rise fuelled by strong results in Europe and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported an increase in third-quarter sales, driven by strong performance in its European and Latin American markets.