Rome
This coverage examines retail developments, international brand activity, and market trends in Rome, offering insights for UK-based retail professionals exploring opportunities in the Italian capital. Reporting includes store openings, consumer behaviour shifts, and the performance of British retailers operating in Rome — supporting strategic decision-making for those managing international expansion and cross-border retail operations.
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Mar- 2025 -26 MarchClothing & Shoes
Uniqlo’s popularity with Gen-Z boosts FY profits by 57% to €221.7m
Uniqlo’s European operations has seen its profits jump by 57.5% to €221.7m (£185.4m) in the year to 31 August 2024, thanks to the retailer’s popularity with Gen-Z shoppers. Turnover at the Japanese clothing retailer has continued to increase year-on-year by 30%, meaning that its gross profit margin has been maintained…
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Apr- 2024 -18 AprilPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO
Harvey Nichols has appointed Julia Goddard, EMEA president of Alexander McQueen, as its new chief executive officer, effective June 2024. Goddard’s appointment comes after Manju Malhotra, who served as CEO for 25 years, resigned last August. Before joining Harvey Nichols, Goddard spent 14 years at Alexander McQueen, where she led…
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Feb- 2024 -5 FebruaryNews
The Lexicon to welcome three new leases
The Lexicon has announced a trio of high profile new lettings, after reporting rising footfall levels and increased consumer spending during 2023 across Bracknell town centre’s retail destination. Nationwide bar and cafes chain Lounges, known for its eclectic interior decoration and atmosphere, will occupy a 3,400 sq ft space. Meanwhile,…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberDIY
Ikea sees sales jump 6% to €47.6bn
Ikea has posted sales of €47.6bn (£41.1bn), up 6.6% compared with FY22, for the year ended 31 August 2023 despite facing what it called the “continued challenge of lower sales quantities”. Alongside this, the company’s UK sales rose 11.9% to £2.46bn, with the company stating that number was boosted by…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyPeople Moves
Kering appoints Armelle Poulou as CFO
Kering has announced the appointment of Armelle Poulou as its new chief financial officer, effective September 1, 2023. Poulou joined the Group in 2019 and is currently director of Corporate Finance, Treasury and Insurance. She is a graduate of HEC Business School in 1993, and has successively held a range…
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28 JulyNews
Kering acquires 30% stake in Valentino
Luxury fashion house Kering has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of a 30% shareholding in Valentino, for a cash consideration of €1.7bn (£1.4bn). The agreement comprises an option for Kering to acquire 100% of the share capital of Valentino no later than 2028. The transaction is part…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberHigh Street
Casa di Moda sets greenhouse gas reduction target
Fashion retail house Casa di Moda has announced it has set targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% over the 10-year period of 2019 – 2028. The renewed climate commitment comes after the fashion brand spoke at the COP26 conference last year. Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative…
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Apr- 2019 -10 AprilDepartment Stores
Mike Ashley promises to ‘save’ Debenhams
Mike Ashley has made a promise to “save as many Debenhams stores and jobs” as he can similarly to House of Fraser, following the department store going under the control of its lenders. Sports Direct released a statement after Debenhams was placed into administration saying it was a “national scandal”…
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Nov- 2018 -19 NovemberHigh Street
London’s West End remains ‘best-performing’ European shopping destination
London’s West End has retained its position as the best-performing retail centre in Europe, according to figures from independent retail real estate agency, Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH). With a market share worth almost €10.4bn, (£9.2bn) HDH said the West End is “continuing to thrive”, even with competition from new retail…
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