All International articles – Page 149
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OpinionComment: To what degree do ethics play a role in consumers’ purchasing decisions?
Tesco and Sainsbury’s recent dispute over whether Fairtrade products can be price-compared with non-Fairtrade comes down to what degree ethics play a role in consumers’ purchasing decisions.
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NewsTed Baker to open first French store outside of Paris
Ted Baker is set to open its first French store outside of Paris in the Les Terrasses du Port development in Marseille.
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NewsInternational analysis: Walmart sticks to strategy despite missing sales target
Walmart has failed to achieve its own results guidance for the second consecutive quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What would it mean for Tesco and China Resources to buy ParknShop?
Two of the most intriguing developments in the retailing scene in the Greater China region for some time came together dramatically yesterday with the revelation that new potential merger partners China Resources Enterprise and Tesco are also discussing a joint bid for the Hong Kong based supermarket business ParknShop.
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NewsChina Resources may join Tesco to bid for Hong Kong's ParknShop
China Resources Enterprise has said it may partner with Tesco to bid for billionaire Li Ka-Shing’s Hong Kong supermarket chain, according to reports.
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NewsSuperGroup plots Turkish expansion as it inks franchise deal
SuperGroup, owner of trendy fashion retailer Superdry, has inked a deal with franchisee Demsa Group as it plots Turkish expansion.
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OpinionComment: Department stores are being left behind in the global market
Waitrose has become a supplier to Eurostar, and fellow travelling Partners at John Lewis are moving into the departure lounge at Heathrow.
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OpinionComment: Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour can bring expertise to India
While the UK was basking in the recent heat wave, I decided to visit monsoon-soaked Mumbai to tour stores and meet those ‘in the know’.
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OpinionComment: New Look enjoys a new lease of life
New Look was in the headlines this week after revealing plans to introduce concessions such as nail bars into its stores in order to increase shoppers’ dwell time.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Will Walmart acquire Hong Kong’s Park n Shop?
Hong Kong-based conglomerate AS Watson has confirmed it is conducting a strategic review of grocery retail business Park n Shop (PnS).
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OpinionComment: Fears Walmart had cried wolf realised
After the horror show of the first quarter, Walmart had so much to prove domestically in the second quarter. And it has again come up short.
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NewsRiver Island returns to Singapore in partnership with Asian etailer
River Island is set to return to Singapore next month after entering into a “ground-breaking” partnership with Asian fashion and beauty etailer Zalora.
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AnalysisAnalysis: German etailer Zalando at a glance
As Asos’s largest shareholder Bestseller owner Anders Holch Povlsen takes a stake in rival online player Zalando, Retail Week takes a look at the German business.
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NewsAussie retailer Target drafts in further British talent
Australian retailer Target has drafted in further British talent with the appointment of Graeme Jenkins as finance director.
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OpinionComment: At home and abroad, the Tesco empire strikes back
All eyes were on Watford last week as Tesco unveiled the first incarnation of a new model for its big-box Extra format.
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NewsCath Kidston to open in Singapore and Indonesia as profits jump 13%
Quintessentially British homewares brand Cath Kidston is poised to launch its first stores in Singapore and Indonesia as it eyes further overseas expansion.
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NewsCath Kidston full year profits jump 13% as sales break £100m barrier
Cath Kidston EBITDA jumped 13% to £21m in its full year as it eyes growth in the UK and Asia.
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GalleryStore gallery: Carrefour pilots organic store in Paris
Stores selling organic produce are relatively commonplace these days, but they tend to be small outfits or expensive, or very frequently both.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Hawes & Curtis and Morrisons
Retail news round-up August 12, 2013: Asda to offer degree programme to staff, Hawes & Curtis set to expand in the Middle East and Morrisons calls for industry-wide approach towards lad’s mags.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will J Crew’s unusual property strategy charm UK shoppers?
As J Crew marks out its plans for entering the UK retail market, Retail Week takes a look at the US fashion giant’s strategy to woo the British.