All International articles – Page 77
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NewsHobbs earnings surge as international sales surpass expectations
Hobbs reported a jump in its full-year earnings and is mulling plans to accelerate its US expansion due to sales “outperforming expectations”.
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NewsInternational interest in UK retailers spikes as online searches soar
British retailers have remained at “the cutting edge” of global retail after online searches by international shoppers for UK brands soared.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on BHS, shop building applications and Hobbs
Retail round-up: BHS's remaining 114 shops to shut, shop building applications plunged 9% in 2015 and Hobbs’ earnings soar 18%.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The growing retail potential of the Iranian market
Uncertainty in Europe means UK retailers could look further afield for expansion. Could Iran be the next Middle East retail hotspot?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where Poundland fits in the Steinhoff big picture
Steinhoff has rarely been out of the retail headlines this year yet surprisingly little is known of the South African retail giant.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Asda and Aldi battle, and retailers hit by PM's pay plan
Retail round-up: Asda opposes Aldi supermarket in Newton Abbot, and new Prime Minister Theresa May's corporate pay pledge
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and British high street brands
Retail round-up: Sports Direct minimum wage investigation, British high street retailers to ban use of feathers
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NewsAmazon follows Uber with move to hire freelance delivery drivers in UK
Amazon is poised to start fulfilling deliveries across the UK through part-time freelance drivers, in a move similar to taxi service Uber.
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NewsCath Kidston to launch stores in India as part of global expansion
Fashion retailer Cath Kidston will make its debut in India this autumn with three store openings as it continues its global expansion.
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NewsPrimark marches on in the US with two more store openings
Primark has opened two more stores in the US with another five shops in the pipeline as it continues its expansion in the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Waitrose, Primark expansion, Scottish retail sales
Retail round-up: Waitrose bans microbeads, Primark expands in the US, Scottish retail sales drop
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five reasons John Lewis is upping its game Down Under
John Lewis has unveiled a tie-up with department store group Myer to launch six shop-in-shops in Australia.
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NewsBoots to launch in South Korea after agreeing Emart tie-up
Boots is aiming to capitalise on a “significant” opportunity in South Korea by launching stores in partnership with hypermarket retailer Emart.
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AnalysisLidl accelerates its investment in Spain through 40 new stores
Lidl is to invest €350m in Spain this year by adding 40 new stores, which gives a clear signal of the discounter’s intentions in the country.
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NewsJohn Lewis to take business Down Under with six Australian stores
John Lewis is set to open six concessions in Australian department store Myer by next year as it continues to grow its international presence.
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NewsSuperGroup boss Sutherland confident of plenty of growth to come
SuperGroup boss Euan Sutherland said today that the fashion retailer should double its sales in the next three years, after strong results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Pokemon Go could revolutionise bricks-and-mortar retail
Pokemon Go has been made available for UK consumers today – what does its use of augmented reality and location tracking mean for retail?
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OpinionOpinion: Investment rather than cost-cutting will help retailers navigate Brexit
I have been giving a lot of thought to the implications of Brexit for retail and the strategic options available to retailers.
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NewsAmazon declares second annual Prime Day ‘biggest day ever’
Amazon Prime Day orders surpassed last year’s inaugural event by 60% worldwide and was hailed by the etailer as its ‘biggest day ever’.
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NewsPoundland chairman talks up growth opportunities under new owner Steinhoff
Poundland’s chairman has said he believes its staff should be “pleased” with Steinhoff’s takeover as it offers growth opportunities.