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European Retail Briefings - July 2005Published by: Mintel International Group Ltd. Published: Jul. 1, 2005 - 67 Pages Table of ContentsHighlights: July 2005 Grocers Clothing Multi-sector DIY Department stores News Analysis Convenience retailing Japan: FamilyMart to open in US Grocers Australia: Coles Myer launches own brands France: Auchan …heads to Russia …and opens first non-food discount fascia France: Carrefour …boosts discount standing in France …while expansion boosts share …but sales disappoint France: G&G sees sales increase Netherlands: Ahold …sells US convenience stores ….and Deli XL sale completes disposal programme Netherlands: Laurus formats continue to suffer Spain: Carrefour Spain …announces expansion plans …and launches telecoms service UK: Asda …offers cut-price electricals …and launches George cosmetics range …before wielding the axe… …and recruiting shop floor staff in refocusing drive UK: Sainsbury’s …opens door to Asda staff …and posts growth …as its turnaround gathers pace UK: Somerfield …left with two suitors as Co-op quits …but Baugur boss charged with fraud …and Baugur too drops out …and offloads its stake …leaving Somerfield flat UK: Tesco …posts impressive results …and moves into contact lenses US: Winn-Dixie …loses-Dixie …and sells 102 stores Clothing retailing Japan: Growth strategy slows Fast’s progress Japan: Muji in overseas expansion Spain: Zara hits Home in Italy Spain: Cortefiel …makes strong start …as more enter bidding fight …only to be snubbed Sweden: H&M …still in vogue …and setting the pace UK: Burberry makes sprightly start UK: Sales dive at French Connection UK: Hugo Boss plans London flagship UK: Jacques Vert turns loss into profit UK: Sole bidder for Jane Norman announced UK: Matalan continues to slide UK: Mulberry posts impressive results UK: Peacock …lauds fashion focus …and rearranges kidswear UK: River Island lifts retail gloom Footwear retailing UK: Kurt Geiger in equity buy-out Multi-sector retailing France: Ecobichon in at Conforama Japan: Daiei continues bad run into Q1 Japan: Seven-Eleven boosts Ito-Yokado Japan: Aeon sees quarterly revenue rise Germany: KarstadtQuelle …reiterates Q3 disposal target …slashes earnings forecast …and overhauls mail order arm Germany: Real chairman steps down Germany: Metro to enter Pakistan Germany: Positive start for Rewe Japan: Seiyu chief says sayonara Switzerland: Flagship turnover boosts Jelmoli UK: GUS boosted by new stores UK: Boots …boosted by healthcare …as it looks to concessions UK: HMV sales push forward UK: John Lewis in Oxford Street revamp UK: Laura Ashley closes flagship store UK: Littlewoods sold to ABF UK: M&S slide continues US: Wal-Mart to expand in Europe Mass merchandisers US: Target launches digital music service Mixed goods US: Family Dollar announces Q3 Department stores France: Lafayette poised to sell online supermarket brand Sweden: Axfood and Ahlen sell off property assets UK: Beales results remain static UK: House of Fraser …in talks to buy James Beattie …and agrees on acquisition …but Debenhams considers late bid DIY retailing Germany: Hornbach enjoys “historic” year Japan: DIY chains agree merger UK: Sales fall at Wickes Electrical retailing UK: Kesa reports H1 hike UK: Dixons reports disappointing H2 Carpet retailing UK: Carpetright in defiant mood Furniture retailing France: Ecobichon in at Conforama Sweden: Ikea …looks to enter grocery market …and Russia …while new German head appointed UK: Land of Leather poised for flotation UK: MFI begins ascent from the depths? Home shopping UK: Sales rocket at high-flying Asos UK: Kleeneze rebrands and builds healthy platform US: Avon hit by China slide Music and video goods retailing France: Fnac sees turnover rise Health and beauty retailing Netherlands: AS Watson buys Portegies UK: Savers gets new MD UK: Superdrug moves into jewellery UK: Molton Brown sold to Kao UK: Body Shop continues to tone financials US: Walgreen …prescribes confident Q3 …but workers poised for strikes Book and stationery retailing UK: Harmful environment hits Clinton Cards UK: Ottakar’s writes subdued first chapter Sports and leisure goods retailing UK: Blacks falters as sales dip UK: JJB chairman steps down as sales slide UK: John David Group sees half time sales slip Garden centres UK: Dobbies sows seeds for year UK: Wyevale upbeat as chief steps down Opticians Denmark: Specsavers acquires Danish chain Toys and games retailing UK: Game hit by tough environment US: Toys R Us CEO and COO to leave Miscellaneous specialist retailing UK: Halfords still riding high US: PETsMART board approves share buy back scheme Economic News Australia: Retail outperforms in May Czech Republic: Retail sales moving upward Germany: Retail sales fight back in May Hong Kong: Retail sales grow swiftly in May Ireland: Retail sales push steadily up Spain: Retail environment edges forward UK: Retail sales rebound, reveals ONS UK: Retail outlook brighter in June, says BRC UK: June sees sharp sales decline, says CBI US: Retail sales unexpectedly surge Company Focus: Benetton in the Clothing Market Market context Figure 1: European clothing market: Estimated market sizes and spend per capita, 2004 Distribution is wide on a Europe wide level Figure 2: European clothing market: Channels of distribution by country, 2003/04 Figure 3: European clothing sector: Clothing specialists’ sales by country, 2004 Hard times ahead for clothing Figure 4: European clothing sector: Clothing specialists’ sales forecasts by country, 2004-09 Competition to intensify New EU states offer scope for retailers As do the undeveloped markets Figure 5: European clothing sector: Forecast sector sales growth, by country, 2004-09 Company Profile: Benetton What is it? The bare facts Financial data Figure 6: Benetton: Share of European clothing specialists’ sales, 2000-04 Figure 7: Benetton: Financial data, 2000-04 Figure 8: Benetton: Group sales by geographical area, 2000-04 Figure 9: Benetton: Group sales by commercial activity, 2002-04 Outlets Figure 10: Benetton: Global outlet data, 2000-04 Figure 11: Benetton: European store coverage, 2004 Figure 12: Benetton: European outlet data by major European countries, May 2005 Products Menswear Womenswear Sisley AbstractEuropean Retail Briefing is a monthly briefing providing news and analysis that includes company results, store openings, cross-border moves, M & A activities, executive changes and property developments. Additionally each month, European Retail Briefing focuses on a key issue or specific European retail sector. The month's retail news is then analysed sector by sector, making this an invaluable resource for all with an interest in the European retail industry.Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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