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May 16, 2013
SDL Survey: Consumers expect same pricing, discounts and sales across channels

Sixty-nine percent of shoppers expect a brand’s online store, mobile app and physical store to offer same pricing, discounts and sales, according to a survey by SDL that looked at the mobile and social media habits of consumers in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore.

May 10, 2013
Marks & Spencer puts new spin on 'clicks & bricks' with innovative Amsterdam store

British retailer Marks & Spencer takes a giant leap forward in its goal of becoming a multichannel leader with the opening of its innovative new concept store in Amsterdam.

May 8, 2013
Marks & Spencer Combines Clicks & Bricks in Amsterdam

British retailer Marks & Spencer takes a giant leap forward in its goal to becoming a multichannel leader with the opening of its new concept store in Amsterdam.

April 24, 2013
Survey: Cloud computing benefits retail bottom lines

A survey by open-cloud company Rackspace Hosting of 1,300 U.S. and U.K. companies revealed that retail in both countries has benefited from cloud computing via IT cost reductions, increased profits, improved disaster recovery and business agility, as well as strengthened out-of-office employee performance.

April 22, 2013
Canada’s Holt Renfrew expanding and remodeling chain

Holt Renfrew will open a flagship store in spring 2016 at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

April 18, 2013
March retail sales in U.K. drop more than forecast

A Thursday report by Bloomberg said that retail sales in the U.K. fell a more-than-expected 0.8% (excluding fuel) in March compared to February, impacted by unseasonably cold weather and a still-sluggish economy.

April 17, 2013
Tesco to exit U.S.; takes $3.5 billion global write-down

Grocery chain Fresh & Easy’s British parent Tesco confirmed Wednesday that it will abandon its U.S. business, selling off the 199-store chain and taking a $3.5 billion write-down.

April 2, 2013
Cache appoints Burberry exec as chief merchandise officer

Cache announced that Daphne Pappas has joined the company as EVP, chief merchandise officer.

March 29, 2013
Report: Tesco exploring options for Fresh & Easy

New York -- British grocery giant Tesco is moving closer to selling off its U.S. Fresh & Easy division, with Tesco CEO Philip Clarke traveling to the United States next week to try and strike a deal, according to a report in the British newspaper, The Telegraph.

Tesco has held discussions with Trader Joe’s and others about selling Fresh & Easy, but a break-up of the business is considered the most likely option, the report said. Other options include closing the business and selling off assets.

March 26, 2013
7-Eleven leases 17 stores in Cleveland area

7-Eleven will rebrand convenience stores in Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Lorain counties as part of a 19-store lease from Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Gas Partners LP.

March 22, 2013
Report: Tesco uncertain of commitment to Fresh & Easy

In another sign that British retail giant Tesco is reconsidering its U.S. Fresh & Easy division, the company sent an email sent to shoppers in which it acknowledged that the grocer doesn't know "if Tesco will continue to own the company," the Los Angeles Times reported.

March 1, 2013
Marks & Spencer to unveil green lease policy for stores

Marks & Spencer, one of the leading retailers in the United Kingdom, is set to unveil a new property lease policy under which all new M&S stores will have ‘green’ clauses as standard enabling landlords and tenants to better manage a building's environmental performance.

March 1, 2013
Marks & Spencer to unveil green lease policy for stores

Marks & Spencer, one of the leading retailers in the United Kingdom, is set to unveil a new property lease policy under which all new M&S stores will have ‘green’ clauses as standard enabling landlords and tenants to better manage a building's environmental performance.

February 20, 2013
Topshop eyes 10 more U.S. locations

Britain’s Topshop is planning on increasing its U.S. presence.

January 29, 2013
Report: Tesco revival gains traction

A report by Bloomberg said that Tesco Plc may be recovering from its financial doldrums, as the country’s largest supermarket chain has matched market growth for the first time in more than 18 months.

January 4, 2013
Virgin Megastore France to declare itself insolvent

A Friday report by Reuters said that Virgin Megastore’s French division will declare insolvent next week, slated to unveil a plan to file for payments suspension on Jan. 7.

December 11, 2012
Britain’s Crew Clothing selects Lyris to power digital marketing campaigns

Lyris announced that Crew Clothing, Britain’s leading retailer for casual outdoor clothing, has selected Lyris to power data-driven engagement across every customer interaction.

December 7, 2012
Green sells stake in Topshop to Leonard Green for $805 million

British billionaire Sir Philip Green, the owner of the Arcadia retail group, sold a 25% stake in his fast-fashion Topshop and Topman retail chains to Los Angeles-based Leonard Green & Partners for about $805 million.

December 5, 2012
Topshop’s Philip Green in talks to sell 25% stake

Multiple reports on Tuesday said that British billionaire and Topshop owner Sir Philip Green is negotiating with Leonard Green & Partners to sell a 25% stake in the TopShop and Topman chains.

December 3, 2012
Report: Starbucks may reconsider U.K. tax payments

Starbucks Coffee Co. is considering changes to its tax practices in the U.K. in the wake of criticism from lawmakers, tax campaigners and the media, according to Reuters.

November 20, 2012
Luxury tenants set up shop at Westfield San Francisco Centre

Westfield announced that its Westfield San Francisco Centre is unveiling new culinary and retail offerings such as British casual sportswear retailer Burberry Brit, Red Valentino, Italian fashion house Gucci, the Christmas Treasure pop up holiday shop, celebrity chef Martin Yan’s M.Y. China, Godiva Truffle Bar and more.

October 3, 2012
Tesco first half profit drops on high turnaround costs

British retailer Tesco reported that profit dropped 6.8% in its first fiscal half to $2.06 billion, weighed down by costs associated with its turnaround strategy.

September 24, 2012
ShopperTrak adds in-store analytics

ShopperTrak announced the beta release of a new interior counting system for retailers in North America and the United Kingdom.

September 21, 2012
Around the World

Abercrombie & Fitch understands that the key to international branding is to deliver a consistent store experience across the globe.

By adopting an open operating platform and integrated point-of-sale infrastructure, the company is able to centrally manage all business operations, including supply chain, inventory management and POS processing, across international borders. The retailer’s international stores now garner close to $1 billion in sales.

September 18, 2012
Tesco expects 30% energy savings from all-LED store

Tesco has opened its first all-LED store as the United Kingdom’s largest retailer continues its drive to reduce carbon emissions from its operations.

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