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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May- 2019 -16 MayClothing & Shoes
Yours Clothing sees 87% profit rise
Discount clothing retailer, Yours Clothing has announced it has seen its full year pre-tax profits for the year ending 3 February rocket by 87% up to £12.4m. Yours Clothing also said it saw year-on-year sales rise by 19%, with in store sales rising by 20% and online sales jumping up…
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8 MayAdvice
Why shopping centres must now focus on experience
The traditional shopping centre model is currently undergoing a seismic shift. I’ve no doubt that those centres that will thrive in the coming decades will employ an entirely customer centric experiential model. As the line between retail and leisure becomes increasingly blurred, shopping centres will need to evolve from being…
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Apr- 2019 -5 AprilAdvice
The global online opportunity for luxury retailers and brands
The global luxury retail industry does not show any sign of slowing down, with the market expected to grow by 3-5% YoY to reach €320-365bn by 2025. Though the luxury sector has been well-known for its initial hesitation to expand online, its steady growth can be attributed to the increased…
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Mar- 2019 -26 MarchClothing & Shoes
JoJo Maman Bebe founder says retail sector is ‘extremely tough’
The founder of babywear brand, JoJo Maman Bebe, has said consumer confidence is at an all-time low in an “extremely tough” retail sector. JoJo Maman Bebe has seen 20% growth per year and now has the capacity to send out 6,000 parcels a day, recently however, the company says it…
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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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