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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Sep- 2020 -30 SeptemberShopping Centres
Hammerson appoints Rita-Rose Gagné as CEO
Hammerson has announced the appointment of Rita-Rose Gagné as its new chief executive officer and executive director. Gagné was most recently president of Growth Markets at the global real estate company Ivanhoé Cambridge where she had responsibility for $7.6bn (£5.9bn) of real estate assets across Asia Pacific and Latin America.…
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22 SeptemberShopping Centres
Hammerson eyes Ivanhoé Cambridge boss as new CEO
Shopping centre owner Hammerson is reportedly considering appointing the boss of Ivanhoé Cambridge – part of Canadian pensions giant Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec – to become its new CEO. According to The Sunday Times, Rita-Rose Gagné, president of growth markets at the Montreal-based firm, has been sounded…
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18 SeptemberLuxury Goods
LVMH set to block Tiffany’s court petition
LVMH has announced it plans to block a court petition launched by jewellery company Tiffany & Co, who is attempting to fast-track legal proceedings after LVMH exited a proposed $16bn (£12bn) merger. The Louis Vuitton owner had agreed to the merger last year, but pulled out last week due to…
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11 SeptemberNews
LVMH plans counter lawsuit against Tiffany & Co
LVMH has announced it plans to file a counter lawsuit against Tiffany & Co after the collapse of a takeover deal. Tiffany & Co filed a lawsuit against the company after LVMH cancelled its proposed $16.2bn (£12.4bn) acquisition of the French luxury retailer earlier this week. The initial lawsuit was…
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7 SeptemberNews
Eve Sleep reports summer sales boost
E-commerce mattress brand Eve Sleep saw strong trading between May and July, and now expects revenues of at least £22m for the year ended 31 December 2020. The brand, which operates in the UK, Ireland and France, said since then trading patterns have remained above the board’s expectations. The group’s…
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4 SeptemberPeople Moves
Ebay UK announces new general manager
Ebay has announced that Murray Lambell will lead its UK business as general manager (GM). Lambell has been promoted from his position as vice president of UK trading, where he was responsible for all of Ebay UK’s business to consumer and sales and operations activities. He replaces Rob Hattrell in…
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Jul- 2020 -14 JulyCoronavirus
Face coverings to be compulsory in shops from 24 July
Wearing a face covering in retail shops and supermarkets will be made compulsory from the 24 July, it is set to be officially announced later today (14 July). It is thought that those who are found to be flouting the new rules may be faced with a fine of up…
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9 JulyOnline & Digital
OnBuy preps for global expansion
OnBuy has announced it will launch globally this summer, after securing a £5m investment. It comes as the online marketplace said it has seen “record sales” increase by 1100% in the past year, and now expects to be turning over £2bn in sales by 2024. The retailer said it will…
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1 JulyNews
B&M reports ‘strong’ performance as revenue rises over 25%
Budget retailer B&M has reported a “strong” start to the financial year as it saw a 27.7% increase in group revenues to over £1.1bn during the period from 29 March 2020 to 27 June 2020. B&M said the strong start to the new financial year can be attributed to its…
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1 JulyDIY
Kingfisher appoints ex-Travis Perkins CFO as non-executive director
Kingfisher has announced the appointment of former Travis Perkins CFO, Tony Buffin, as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2020. Buffin joined Holland and Barrett as CEO last year, prior to this, he held the position as chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Travis Perkins. He…
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