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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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilComment
Choosing the right ESL partner: Why reliability and security matter more than ever
In today’s fast-paced retail world, standing still means falling behind among competitors. As customer expectations rise, retailers are embracing digital innovations to stay relevant among the crowd. At the forefront of this shift are electronic shelf labels (ESLs), smart tools that do far more than display prices.But not all ESL…
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24 AprilClothing & Shoes
Charles Tyrwhitt FY turnover rises 13.6% to £305.8m
Charles Tyrwhitt has reported that its turnover increased by 13.6% to £305.8m in the year to 3 August 2024, of which 45% was derived in the UK and 55% in the USA, Germany and Australia. The retailer of men’s apparel and accessories attributed its performance to “a generally helpful economic…
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8 AprilFeatures
The future of checkout: how retailers can win customers
In an era where convenience reigns supreme, UK consumers have developed a notoriously low tolerance for friction at checkout. The latest research from financial technology provider payabl. underscores just how critical a seamless payment experience has become. According to the findings, 43% of shoppers across the UK, Germany, and the…
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2 AprilSport & Leisure
Intersport sales hit €14bn as it continues global expansion
Intersport, the global sporting goods retailer, has revealed its calendar year closed with global omnichannel sales increasing 2.1% compared with €14bn – an increase of 2.1% compared with 2023. Alongside a gradual growth in digital sales, Intersport’s network of multi-format stores also grew by 83 to 5,464, which Intersport said…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-28/3/25
WHSmith has agreed to sell its high street retail arm to Modella Capital in a £76m deal, marking a significant shift for the historic brand. The acquisition includes around 480 stores across the UK, which will be rebranded as TGJones. WHSmith will retain its travel and international operations, including stores…
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28 MarchSport & Leisure
Decathlon appoints new CEO
Decathlon has announced the appointment of Javier López as the new chief executive officer. With 26 years of experience at the sporting goods retailer, López has held numerous positions within the company, in digital, logistics and retail. Most recently, he headed Decathlon Germany from 2012 to 2015, then served as…
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18 MarchFeatures
How will the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street benefit retail in the UK?
In the last few months, London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that the city will be pushing ahead with long-discussed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Long regarded as the shopping hub of the capital, Oxford Street has suffered in recent years with a number of retailers closing their doors on the…
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11 MarchClothing & Shoes
Mango turnover tops €3.3bn in 2024 amid record investment
Mango has hailed its “excellent” full-year results after turnover rose by 7.6% to €3.3bn (£2.8bn) in 2024, while net profit soared by 27% to €219m (£184m), in what the group has called the “best moment of its history” amid record investment. Over the period, full-year EBITDA rose by 19% to…
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6 MarchOnline & Digital
Temu earns high marks from top German consumer watchdog
Temu, the online marketplace, has received strong endorsements for its quality, data security, and customer-friendly returns in a recent evaluation conducted by Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading consumer testing organisation. Stiftung Warentest, known for its rigorous and impartial assessments, awarded Temu a “good” rating for its data handling and shopping experience.…
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6 MarchSport & Leisure
Adidas confirms 500 HQ roles to be cut as it lowers profit guidance
Adidas is set to axe 500 jobs at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, in a bid to reduce operational costs and lower costs. The group which currently employs around 62,000 employees stated that it has worked with different departments and different processes and identified work streams how it can “reduce…
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