All International articles – Page 93
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NewsFrench retailer Fnac agrees key terms with Darty in takeover deal
French entertainment and electricals specialist Fnac has agreed terms over a deal to acquire its domestic rival Darty.
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AnalysisOpinion: Has Amazon’s move into bricks-and-mortar retail missed a trick?
Amazon may be the king of personalising the online experience, but it will be missing a trick by not bridging the online/offline gap.
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GalleryStore gallery: How Stuart Machin is getting back on Target Down Under
Target Australia is on the recovery path thanks to changes led by boss Stuart Machin. The new branch in Ringwood, Melbourne shows the best of these.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sydney-based butcher Victor Churchill's beefy approach to design
Australian butcher Victor Churchill has carved out an entirely unique proposition with its design-led store, selling meat in Woollahra.
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NewsH&M, Zara and Under Armour eye BHS Oxford Street flagship
Fashion giants H&M and Zara and sportswear brand Under Armour are circling BHS’s flagship Oxford Street store, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisHow will Walgreens Boots Alliance benefit from Rite Aid acquisition?
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $17.2bn (£11.1bn) move to buy rival Rite Aid means it will establish itself as the world’s second-largest retailer.
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NewsWoolworths warns first-half profits could fall up to 35%
Australian grocer Woolworths has issued its third profit warning of the year as its feels the pressures from rivals Coles and Aldi.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji perks up its offer with Café&Meal in Singapore
Japanese retailer Muji has expanded its proposition with the launch of the minimalistic Café&Meal coffee shop in Singapore.
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GalleryStore gallery: Brisbane showcases the best of Australia’s rising retail offer
Previously considered a poor relation to the UK, Australia’s retail proposition has a lot to offer and its international influence is growing.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance agrees to acquire rival Rite Aid for £11.2bn
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed a deal to acquire US pharmacy rival Rite Aid in an all-cash deal worth $17.2bn (£11.2bn).
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NewsWalmart follows rival Amazon in targeting home delivery by drones
Walmart has applied to test drones for home delivery of online orders as it bids to go toe-to-toe with etail giant Amazon in the fulfilment war.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Metcash to take own-brands into China
Another western retailer has tied up with Chinese ecommerce operator Alibaba to sell products on its Tmall website.
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NewsDixons Carphone buys repair firm Infocare Workshop for £10m
Dixons Carphone has bought Nordic service and repair company Infocare Workshop for £10m as it seeks to control the end-to-end customer service journey.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Primark opens stunning store in iconic Madrid building
Value fashion retailer Primark launched in Madrid last week with a new store that combines local inspiration with modern design features.
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News‘Our technology has overtaken PayPal’s,' says China payments boss
Chinese payments supremo Sun Taoran believes the balance of power has swung to China and claims his firm’s tech has overtaken PayPal’s.
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NewsAlibaba to quadruple size of UK office as it grows European foothold
Alibaba is set to expand its UK office from 15 people to 60 people within the next two years as part of its international expansion plans.
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NewsAlibaba removes £8m worth of fake UK goods from its site in a year
More than £8m worth of counterfeit UK products have been taken off Alibaba since a deal was made with the China Britain Business Council (CBBC) last year.
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NewsWhat should British retailers consider before expanding into China?
As Chinese president Xi Jinping visits the UK, British retailers should consider a number of factors if they want to expand into his country.
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NewsAsos Rewards loyalty and engagement programme to be rolled out
Fashion etailer Asos is to roll out a loyalty scheme after an enthusiastic reaction from shoppers to a trial.
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NewsReiss ups focus on global expansion as full-year profits double
Reiss has ramped up its focus on global expansion after full-year group profits doubled, although losses from its international division widened.