All International articles – Page 148
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NewsSelfridges to extend global delivery after strong sales
Selfridges is to ramp up its overseas online offer after sales soared when it soft-launched delivery outside the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers look to fledgling tech start-ups for inspiration
Some of the biggest names in retail are looking to technology start-ups in the UK and abroad for innovation. Glynn Davis reports on the burgeoning trend.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How smartphone technology is boosting supply chain transparency
As mobile phones become widespread, it’s easier for news of factory conditions to reach shoppers direct. How are retailers using technology to increase supply chain transparency?
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan struggles in Europe but global strategy pays off
French retailer Auchan’s turnover rose 4% to E29.8bn (£25.1bn) in the first half ended June 30.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Hamleys aims to take the brand worldwide
Hamleys has been a landmark on London’s Regent Street for more than a century and the retailer is now focused on taking its unique offer overseas.
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NewsJohn Lewis online sales to represent 40% of turnover by 2020
John Lewis expects online sales to account for 40% of overall turnover by 2020, up from the 26.6% at present.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco's US deal is a further step in repositioning its international arm
The sale of Tesco’s Fresh & Easy business marks another step in boss Phil Clarke’s bid to reposition its international operations.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's US exit puts an end to a distracting money-pit
Possibly the first and last time that I belong in the same sentence as Sir Terry Leahy, but it would appear that we both have a large amount of egg on our faces this morning.
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OpinionComment: No time like the present for the retail property market
Bullring’s 10th birthday is a timely reminder of how far UK retail outside of the capital has come in the past decade.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I maximise sales from overseas visitors to my store?
How can I maximise sales from overseas visitors to my store?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I crack the Chinese luxury ecommerce market?
How can I crack the Chinese luxury ecommerce market?
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Dixons – could the 'dream scenario' come true?
Shareholders in Dixons have been haunted by the prospect of the UK recovery being frittered away by persistent losses in peripheral businesses.
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NewsDixons to sell Pixmania and Turkish arm to focus on stronger markets
Electricals retailer Dixons is to sell its underperforming French etail business Pixmania and its loss-making Turkish arm ElectroWorld.
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Analysis
International analysis: Has China become too hard for retailers to crack?
In the past year, many international retailers have either quit or are considering exiting the Chinese market.
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NewsSelfridges-owned Dutch department store group De Bijenkorf to restructure property estate
Selfridges-owned Dutch department store group De Bijenkorf is to invest €200m into seven new flagships as it closes five of its 12 stores which do not fit its “premium experience” model.
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NewsKingfisher widens international graduate scheme to include IT specialists
DIY group Kingfisher has brought in more multilingual trainees as part of its International Graduate Programme and has widened the net to include IT services.
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NewsAustralian retailer Taking Shape begins UK assault
Australian plus size retailer Taking Shape began its assault on the UK market this week with the opening of five stores as it aims to expand to 21 shops in the next five months.
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OpinionComment: Old-fashioned customer service goes a long way in retail
The battle between online and multichannel retailers shows no sign of abating, despite the Government seemingly dismissing the call for an online sales tax.
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NewsPlanet Retail hires Helen Slaven as managing director
Global retail consultancy Planet Retail has hired Helen Slaven as managing director.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan stands out from its foreign rivals in China
Last week Auchan and its partner, Taiwan-based Ruentex, revealed first-half turnover in China climbed 12.9% to CNY44.51bn (£4.6bn).