All International articles – Page 15
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AnalysisWhat next for Hotel Chocolat after its sweet £534m deal with Mars?
Hotel Chocolat founder Angus Thirlwell says the surprise deal with Mars represents a “meeting of minds”, but after a torrid year what will the acquisition mean for the retailer?
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NewsOcado strikes first fulfilment deal outside of grocery
Ocado Group has struck its first deal providing automated fulfilment solutions to a non-grocery retailer in Canada.
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NewsTourist tax hits London as Chinese visitors spend ‘significantly less’
London retailers are suffering from the continued impact of VAT on overseas spending as Chinese tourists returning to the capital spend “significantly less” than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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InterviewInterview: Sarah Boyd on bringing ‘Sephora magic’ to the UK beauty market
At first glance, Sephora’s office in the heart of London might look like any other in the city, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find signs that you’re on what the beauty community considers sacred ground.
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NewsCurrys to sell Greek business for £175m
Currys has entered an agreement to sell its Greek business, Kotsovolos, to Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) as it aims to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets.
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NewsHugo Boss maintains guidance after ‘robust’ third quarter
Fashion retailer Hugo Boss has maintained its full-year guidance after a “robust” third-quarter performance with top-line improvements across “both brands, all regions and all consumer touchpoints”.
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NewsCastore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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NewsKurt Geiger hails ‘international success’ as profits soar
Kurt Geiger has credited a full-year surge in both revenue and profits to the “success” of its international expansion strategy.
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NewsAmazon sales increase to beat analyst forecasts
Amazon performed better than anticipated with a sharp rise in sales and income in the third quarter to September 30.
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AnalysisFrom drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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AnalysisWhy the UK market is a winner for international sportswear retailers
As UK sportswear giants JD Sports and Frasers ramp up their global expansion plans to drive growth, Retail Week takes a look at why the UK continues to be an attractive destination for international sportswear retailers.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Inditex reduces maritime transport emissions
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsAdidas increases profit guidance as Yeezy sales drive recovery
Adidas has increased its profit guidance for the full year ahead as it reported reduced losses in the third quarter helped by strong Yeezy sales.
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NewsPepco Group to open 400 new stores
Discount retailer and Poundland parent company Pepco Group have revealed their focus areas as part of its refocused strategy including the opening of 400 net new stores across the 2024 financial year.
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NewsSosandar swings to loss as it unveils debut store plans
Sosandar has swung to a loss in the first half of the year despite an increase in revenue as it unveiled plans to expand its omnichannel strategy.
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InterviewQ&A: Back Market UK general manager’s mission to eliminate e-waste
Launched in 2014 in France as a marketplace for buying and selling refurbished tech, Back Market has been rapidly growing in the UK since it arrived here three years ago. Back Market’s general manager for the UK Katy Medlock speaks to Retail Week about the brand’s journey so far and fulfilling its purpose to eliminate e-waste.
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AnalysisFat Face: What sort of business is Next buying and where does it fit?
Although Next boss Lord Wolfson recently said he was determined not to see the fashion giant become a conglomerate-style “corporate blob”, it has snapped up another retailer.
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NewsTed Baker owner steps in to prop up struggling retailer
Authentic Brands Group, the US-based owner of Ted Baker, has moved to head off a cash crunch at the fashion retailer as the company appointed to run operations struggles to raise financing.
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NewsMamas & Papas targets growth in Asia
Mamas & Papas has linked up with major retailers in South East Asia as part of its ongoing international expansion plans.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco Group posts record growth
Pepco Group has posted record full-year sales growth but said performance was “mixed” against a challenging backdrop.
