All International articles – Page 29
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NewsM&S appoints international retail director and gears up for growth in India
Marks & Spencer has promoted James Munson as international retail director as it plans to build operations in India, which is seen as a key growth market.
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NewsIkea earmarks €1bn to adapt London stores for ecommerce
Ikea is set to spend €3bn throughout 2023 on adapting its iconic out-of-town big-box stores to double up as ecommerce distribution centres.
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NewsZalando profits and sales slip as supply chain and inflation costs bite
Zalando has reported dropping profits and revenues as rising inflation and the cost-of-living crunch impacted its bottom line.
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NewsExclusive: Grocers face further pressure following collapse of major Greencore supplier
Grocers face the prospect of further pressure on food availability and price following the collapse into administration of a Dutch-Spanish fruit and vegetable grower.
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NewsIssa brothers’ EG Group to create 32,000 jobs in next five years
EG Group, the petrol station and food retail business owned by the Issa brothers, plans to create 32,000 jobs globally over the next five years.
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InterviewInterview: Who needs Prada when you have Primark? Paul Marchant on opening in the capital of fashion
Retail Week talks to Primark’s chief executive as the value giant continues its quest for global expansion
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AnalysisThe four consumer personas driving spend in 2022 and beyond
Four distinct consumer groups have emerged from the pandemic and they will influence spending for years to come. Retail Week’s new report, launched this week, reveals who they are.
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AnalysisPushing your purpose, driving diversity and reinventing stores – the best of WRC 2022
Ahold Delhaize, Nike, Ikea and Currys – the big names and key takeaways from WRC 2022
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NewsGymshark international restructuring plan puts 121 jobs at risk
Gymshark has outlined proposals for restructuring at the sportswear brand that could lead to the loss of 121 jobs.
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NewsShein mulls fresh fundraising round at $100bn valuation
Chinese fast fashion operator Shein is mulling a fresh fundraising round that could value the business at close to $100bn (£76.2bn) after shelving IPO plans.
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NewsH&M sales rise despite fresh wave of Covid-19 disruption
H&M has registered rising sales during its first quarter despite “the negative effects of the pandemic” continuing to impact many of its international markets.
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Retail VoiceThe kindest month on Meta: Ramadan
Ramadan is a time of connection for billions of people – and for brands who share community-based values, it can offer surprising new opportunities, says Zehra Chatoo from Meta.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out Jaeger to more stores and overseas
Marks & Spencer is to roll out Jaeger, the fashion brand it acquired out of administration last year and relaunched, to more UK shops and international markets.
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NewsKingfisher delivers record year as profits and sales soar
Kingfisher has said it is “ahead of schedule” with its new strategy after reporting record profits and sales last year.
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NewsP&O sackings raise further food supply chain concerns
Reduced ferry freight capacity resulting from P&O’s sacking of 800 staff yesterday could have a serious knock-on effect on the food supply chain in the coming days, industry chiefs have warned.
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AnalysisAnalysis: As Ocado and Deliveroo warn of slowdown, where next for online food delivery?
Both Ocado and Deliveroo have warned of a potential slowdown in their businesses. Retail Week looks at how the two digital food retailers are looking to navigate the headwinds.
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NewsPrivate equity firm Sycamore eyes Ted Baker takeover
US-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners has confirmed it is in the “early stages of considering” a bid for embattled fashion retailer Ted Baker.
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Opinion'From the pandemic into war – long-term disruption looks like retail’s new normal'
The Keynote: From the pandemic into war – long-term disruption looks like retail’s new normal
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AnalysisTracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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NewsInditex, Burberry and Harrods cut ties with Russia
Zara owner Inditex has shut up shop in Russia, closing more than 500 stores and pausing online trading in the country.
