Spain
This coverage explores UK retailers’ activities and strategies in the Spanish market, focusing on store openings, partnerships, consumer trends, and market expansion efforts. Reporting examines how businesses adapt operations to Spain’s retail environment — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals managing international growth and cross-border retail strategies.
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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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11 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-11/3/25
Boohoo has rebranded as Debenhams Group following its acquisition of the high street department store in 2021, which it relaunched as an online-only business. The rebrand comes amid challenges for Boohoo’s youth-focused brands, including Boohoo, PrettyLittleThing, and MAN, which have required heavy discounting. The group reported a 16% revenue drop…
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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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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-23/1/25
Primark has revised its sales forecast for 2025 downwards following a challenging autumn trading period in the UK and Ireland. The company reported a 6% decline in like-for-like sales in these regions, largely attributed to cautious consumer sentiment and mild weather affecting seasonal clothing purchases. Despite a modest recovery during…
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23 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Primark lowers FY guidance amid weak UK autumn trading
Primark has lowered its sales outlook for 2025 after the UK reported weak sales amid a “challenging retail environment” over the autumn period. In the UK and Ireland, which accounted for 45% of trading, like-for-like sales fell by 6% in the 16 weeks to 4 January 2025. In the UK…
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8 JanuaryHigh Street
Mamas and Papas to open more stores after ‘record’ festive sales
High street nursery brand, Mamas and Papas, has seen its sales across stores, online and wholesale channels rise by a “record” 5% over the 13-week period to 29 December, driven by a strong performance from the retailer’s UK and overseas markets. Retail sales were up by 8% in the overall…
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Dec- 2024 -23 DecemberAdvice
Faire’s Charlotte Broadbent on making wholesale accessible
In an era where independent retailers face growing challenges, Faire, a global online wholesale marketplace, has emerged as a transformative force. Led in the UK by Charlotte Broadbent, Faire is redefining the traditional wholesale model by providing small businesses with tools, access, and a platform previously reserved for large corporations.…
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16 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-16/12/24
Isak Andic, founder of the global fashion retailer Mango, has died at the age of 71 following a tragic hiking accident in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Spanish media reported that Andic fell down a 150-metre ravine while exploring deep caves in the region. Born in Turkey and later settling…
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