France
This coverage focuses on retail developments in France that are relevant to UK retail professionals, highlighting market trends, store openings and closures, cross-border strategies, leadership moves, and regulatory changes. Reporting provides insights into how French retail dynamics influence and intersect with UK businesses, supporting managers and executives monitoring international opportunities and challenges.
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Jun- 2023 -1 JuneSupermarkets
Government’s red tape driving up prices for food firms, warns Iceland
The government’s red tape and regulations are “driving up” costs for British food businesses, Iceland has warned. According to The Times, the company has warned of the cost burdens related to imposed restrictions on promoting foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. It also said the proposed post-Brexit…
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May- 2023 -31 MaySupermarkets
Asda chair slams ‘clumsy’ food price cap plan
The chair of Asda and EG Group has criticised the government’s “clumsy” plan to introduce price caps on food staples. On a call to reporters, Lord Rose, who is also the former boss of Marks and Spencer, told outlets that “you can’t interfere in the markets” and warned of the…
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30 MaySupermarkets
Sunak considering plans to ask retailers to cap price of basic food items
Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering plans to ask retailers to cap prices on basic foods in an effort to reduce food inflation, The Sunday Telegraph reported. After a sharp increase in the cost of living brought on by the war in Ukraine, Sunak has urged the Treasury to find measures…
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24 MayDIY
Kingfisher Q1 sales hit £3.3bn
Kingfisher has revealed that it has posted £3.3bn in sales for the three months to 30 April 2023, an increase of 0.8% year on year. The B&Q and Screwfix owner stated that 18% of sales were affected by poor weather conditions in the spring causing a like for like decrease…
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22 MaySport & Leisure
E-bike brand Cowboy launches retail partner network
E-bike brand Cowboy has announced the launch of its retail partner network with independent bike shops across Europe. The brand said the launch will increase its retail and service presence, strengthening its omni-channel approach by complementing its current online sales channels, brand stores and mobile network of mechanics and test…
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16 MayNews
Angling Direct appoints new CFO
Angling Direct, the leading omni-channel specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has recently announced the appointment of Sam Copeman as group chief financial officer. Copeman is an experienced CFO and most recently led the trade sale of Esportif, the global sports consultancy with a presence in the UK, France, South…
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15 MaySport & Leisure
Sports Direct opens new store at Braehead Centre
Sports Direct is set to open a new store in the Braehead Centre. The brand will relocate and upsize from its existing store in the retail park to a new 20,000 sq. ft store on the upper level of the main centre. The new store will feature the “best brands”…
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11 MayNews
Roberts Radio appoints new CEO
British audio brand, Roberts Radio, has recently appointed Owen Watters as its CEO, returning to the business in a role he had previously held for six years. Watters joins Roberts from Hama UK, where he was managing director. Prior to that, he had already worked at Roberts for 14 years,…
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4 MayClothing & Shoes
Hugo Boss reports sales up 25% to €968m
Hugo Boss has reported that its sales increased 25% to €968m (£850.8m) during the first quarter of the year, compared with €772m (£678.5m) in Q1 2022. The German retailer attributed the year’s strong results to its ‘Claim 5’ strategy’s “consistent implementation”, which gave the business “considerable momentum throughout the quarter.”…
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilOnline & Digital
BrandAlley UK acquires Internet Fusion Group
Online retailer of off-price luxury brands, BrandAlley UK, has announced its acquisition of certain assets belonging to Internet Fusion Group, a multi-platform e-commerce business that includes Country Attire and Surfdome as part of its expansion plans. The move marks a significant strategic opportunity to enhance BrandAlley’s infrastructure and will render…
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