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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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustHigh Street
Coca-Cola to acquire Costa Coffee from Whitbread for £3.9bn
Coca-Cola is to buy the coffee chain Costa from Whitbread in a £3.9bn deal. Whitbread, which acquired the brand in 1995 for £19m when it had only 39 outlets, had intended to spin off the chain as a separate business but the transaction was “unanimously agreed” by the Whitbread board…
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Jul- 2018 -5 JulyHigh Street
Primark defies high street strife with 6% sales boost
Budget fashion retailer Primark has reported a 6% increase in sales in the 40 weeks to 23 June compared with the previous year. Associated British Foods (ABF), which owns Primark, said growth was driven by increased retail selling space in the UK and abroad, and as a result of “better…
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Jun- 2018 -14 JuneHigh Street
Generation Z prefer ‘real-world retail’ over online shopping
Generation Z consumers enjoy ‘real-world retail experiences’ that focus on technology rather than online shopping, a new study has found. Commerce marketing technology company Criteo has released its Gen Z report, which analyses shopping perceptions and behaviours from thousands of members of Generation Z (Gen Z). It’s latest report revealed…
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May- 2018 -9 MayOnline & Digital
Zalando reports strong start to 2018 with revenue up 22%
Online fashion retailer Zalando has reported that in the first quarter of 2018 its revenue increased by 22 % to €1.96bn (£1.71bn). Zalando achieved adjusted EBIT of €0.4m (£349,931) and remained at breakeven. As a result the company confirmed its full-year guidance of revenue growth at 20-25% and an adjusted…
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3 MayAnalysis
REPORT: Comparing the US and European retail sectors
Dire predictions of mass bankruptcies in the US retail sector in the face of the ecommerce revolution have come true in the so-called “retail apocalypse”. Changing consumer habits with the growing popularity of online shopping and increasingly easy delivery options have led to slack growth, if not declines in…
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3 MayLuxury Goods
Hugo Boss reports ‘good start to 2018’ with Q1 sales growth
Hugo Boss has reported a “good start to 2018” in which it saw currency adjusted group sales up 5% to €650m (£572m). Hugo Boss in the three months to 31 March achieved strong sales growth in online (43%), Asia(11%) and Europe (4%). In Great Britain and the Benelux countries, it…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilOnline & Digital
Shoppers seek overseas ecommerce to combat Brexit prices
A third of UK online shoppers have chosen to buy from abroad according to a survey by online shopping community Pepper.com. Shoppers are thought to be looking overseas due to a rise in UK prices following the UK’s vote to leave the EU. The UK is much more loyal to…
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11 AprilClothing & Shoes
Asos enjoys 22% sales growth
Fashion giant Asos has generated retail sales growth of 27% for the six months to 28 February 2018. The UK had growth of 22% with strong international growth of 31%, despite a “challenging market”. The firm said “extra enhancements” such as a ‘try before you buy’ scheme had contributed to…
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10 AprilLuxury Goods
Counterfeiting hits nearly half of brands
Almost half (47%) of brands lose sales revenue to counterfeit or pirated goods, new research from brand protection firm MarkMonitor has revealed. In the study conducted by market research firm Virtuous World, one in three respondents also reported a loss of more than 10%. Respondents from the UK, US, Denmark,…
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Mar- 2018 -27 MarchNews
Easter chocolate launches rise by 23%
There has been a 23% rise in Easter chocolate product launches between March 2017 and February 2018. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), Brazil accounted for 11% of global Easter chocolate product launches in 2017. Germany is also host to plenty of Easter chocolate innovation, sharing second place…
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