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STRATEGIES AND EXPANSION PLANS OF RETAILERS

In its Q1 period, Inditex´s net profit rose 11% to 1.3 billion euros, in line with analysts’ average forecast, and despite a slight slowdown in sales.

Established in 2023 in Spain, EALYX is a B2B SaaS that allows consumers to trade in their used items and instantly receive a discount on a new purchase. This innovative approach is the first of its kind in the e-commerce industry. 

SHEIN has announced the launch of the extension of its SHEIN Exchange resale platform in Europe and the UK. The first region to gain access to the platform is France, followed by the UK and Gemany.

The creditors of Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof have approved the restructuring plan for the insolvent department store chain, announced the insolvency administrator Denkhaus. Despite the rescue, 1,400 people will lose their jobs.

Primark is opening its first store in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, thus securing its 17th market, and marking a significant milestone in the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans across the CEE region. The first Primark store will be located in one of the city’s largest shopping centers, Arena Mall, and is to open on May 28, 2024.

Polish retail startup ZeroQs implements smart-scan on customers´ shopping carts to make the payment process much faster.

Ten years ago almost on the day, Time Out Market Lisbon opened its doors to the public as the world’s first editorially-curated food and cultural market. It was the culmination of an idea from Time Out Lisbon’s editors to bring their ‘best of the city’ ethos to life and together under one roof: a curated mix of the best chefs, restaurateurs, drinks and cultural experiences. To date, Time Out Market Lisbon — a highlight of the first ACROSS Study Tour in 2023 — has welcomed over 35 million guests, making it one of Portugal’s most popular destinations and sparking a global foodie phenomenon with currently eight Time Out Markets around the world spread across four continents.

After the company´s insolvency in Switzerland and Belgium in the past two months, Esprit Europe GmbH and six other German companies of the fashion group are now filing for insolvency under self-administration in Düsseldorf.

The European luxury markets remain resilient, bolstered not only by high-wealth luxury shoppers but also the return of high-spending tourists to Europe, reveals the 2024 European Luxury Retail Report by Cushman & Wakefield.