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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Mar- 2019 -20 MarchDIY
Kingfisher boss to depart amid falling profits
DIY retailer Kingfisher has announced its CEO is to step down on the same day it revealed profits for the year had plummeted 13% to £693m. Veronqiue Laury, who had been overseeing the turnaround plan of the company which owns B&Q and Screwfix, will leave the company although no date…
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19 MarchOnline & Digital
Asos sales jump 13%
Online retailer Asos has reported a 13% increase in total sales on a reported basis, for the three months ending 28 February 2019. Total orders placed during the period increased by 15% to 17.3m year-on-year, and retail gross margin increased by 40 bps. Additionally, the retailer said it continued to…
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Feb- 2019 -25 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Primark owner reports 4% sales boost for H1 2019
Associated British Foods (AFB), which owns Primark, has announced that sales at the retailer are expected to be 4% ahead of last year for the 24 weeks to 2 March 2019, driven by increased retail selling space. The group said the results will be partially offset by a 2% decline…
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Jan- 2019 -25 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
L’occitane launches same day delivery across UK
French beauty retailer L’occitane has partnered with retail delivery startup On The Dot to launch its same day delivery service proposition ‘Ship From Store’ across the UK. The service has launched in London and there are plans to it extend across the remaining 86 UK stores in early 2019. On…
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17 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Primark store expansion boosts festive sales
Fashion retailer Primark recorded a 4% increase in sales over the festive period buoyed by the continued expansion of store space. In a trading update for the 16 weeks ending 5 January 2019, its parent company Associated British Foods (AB Foods) said sales growth was driven by increased retail selling…
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9 JanuaryAdvice
Why online retailers must address the checkout process
The retail industry has dramatically changed and continues to do so at a rapid pace. The days of bricks-and-mortar stores being a consumer’s only option are long gone. Easy to navigate web pages, a wide variety of products to choose from and getting items delivered straight to your door all…
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Dec- 2018 -6 DecemberHigh Street
Clas Ohlson to close all UK stores axing 150 jobs
Home retailer, Clas Ohlson has announced it is to close all UK stores as it looks to focus on operations in Sweden and Denmark. The retailer has also closed four pilot stores in Germany after it found that “the operations will be unable to deliver on plan and therefore the…
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Oct- 2018 -4 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker posts profit rise of 3.5%
Ted Baker has posted a 3.5% rise in profits before tax and exceptional items to £25m as it continues to deal with “challenging external trading conditions”. During the six month period ending 11 August, the fashion retailer also saw group revenues increase by 3.5% to £306m up from £295m the…
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1 OctoberAdvice
Online retailers and the battle for e-commerce customer experience
The digital experience is becoming increasingly integral to the retail industry, and with the holiday period on the horizon, it’s particularly essential for retailers to ensure a smooth customer journey. Online retail success during the peak traffic season can depend on the ability to monitor cloud-based components, from (Domain Name…
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Sep- 2018 -27 SeptemberEconomy
New research shows majority of British people will buy local this Christmas
New research into Christmas online shopping has revealed that British people are increasingly buying from home-grown brands. The research, from CJ Affiliate’s Holiday Intelligence Report, showed that Christmas shopping in recent years has seen cross-border shopping volumes peak around the world, except in Britain. UK cross-border retail sales over the…
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