Germany
This coverage explores UK retailers’ strategies and activities in the German market, focusing on store openings, partnerships, consumer trends, and market entry or expansion plans. Reporting highlights how businesses adapt to Germany’s retail landscape and regulatory environment — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals overseeing international growth and operations.
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Jan- 2022 -28 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Adidas set to hire 2,800 new employees in 2022
Adidas has announced plans to hire 2,800 new employees this year at 307 of its locations in 47 countries. The majority of the new employees, more than 900 people, will be deployed in the Adidas retail stores. Adidas is also filling more than 500 positions in the areas of digital,…
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27 JanuaryOnline & Digital
AO to review German business following revenue hit
AO has launched a strategic review of its German business after it was hit by supply chain issues and rising marketing costs. It comes as group revenue fell by 14% in the quarter ended 31 December on a one-year basis, reporting a rise of 45% on a two-year basis. Its…
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25 JanuaryHigh Street
Gorillas enters discussion for international expansion
Gorillas, the on-demand delivery company, has entered into an exclusive discussion to acquire the French delivery firm Frichti, to allow for “immediate” access to curated, fresh and local products. Founded in 2015, Frichti has become a “national leader” in instant food and grocery delivery in France. It delivers fresh groceries,…
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21 JanuaryLuxury Goods
Hugo Boss hails 51% rise in sales amid ‘record’ quarter
Hugo Boss has reported its revenues increased year-on-year by 51% to €906m (£757m) in the fourth-quarter (Q4) of 2021, with sales up 55%. The revenue is a 12% increase from pre-pandemic levels, making Q4 FY21 “the most successful one in Hugo Boss’ history”. The company’s pre-tax profits for the full…
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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Primark trading ‘ahead of expectations’ despite supply issues
Associated British Foods (ABF), the owners of Primark, has revealed that trading for the year to date is set to be “ahead of expectations”, despite recent disruptions across its supply chain. The retailer has reported improved like-for-like sales compared with the fourth quarter of the last financial year, but still…
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7 DecemberDepartment Stores
Harrods launches new partnership with Klarna
Luxury retailer Harrods has announced a new partnership with Klarna, a global retail bank, in a bid to offer customers more “flexible” and “convenient” payment options. Harrods UK will allow shoppers to use Klarna’s Pay in three payment options for beauty purchases in Harrods Beauty Hall, as well as across…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberSupermarkets
Lidl GB appoints new CEO
Lidl GB has announced the promotion of Ryan McDonnell as its newest CEO with effect 1 February 2022. He replaces Christian Härtnagel who will be moving to the role of CEO at Lidl Germany on 1 March 2022. Härtnagel has been CEO of the UK group for more than five…
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26 November
XR targets Amazon centres in Black Friday demo
Extinction Rebellion (XR) demonstrators have organised a series of protests outside Amazon fulfilment centres across the UK and Europe in order to block Black Friday deliveries on one of the retailer’s busiest days. The group has blocked a total of 15 fulfilment centres across the UK, Netherlands and Germany with…
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18 NovemberNews
Card costs could soar £150m a year, BRC warns
Retailers in the UK and the EEA could now face an estimated £150m a year cost increase to accept cross-border card payments, with British retailers alone shouldering an extra £36.m, or £100,000 every day, the BRC has warned. The research, by retail payments advisory firm CMSPI, in conjunction with the…
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Sep- 2021 -8 SeptemberEconomy
UK shoppers buying internationally drops 14%
The proportion of UK shoppers buying internationally reportedly dropped 14% to just over one in 10 (31%) in 2021. According to research conducted by Sendcloud, a shipping platform for e-commerce businesses, 56% of EU consumers claimed to shop internationally, a fall of just 5% from 2020. The group’s annual e-commerce…
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