All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 11
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NewsTesco is eyeing Crown Post Office branches in a potential deal
The Post Office chairman has revealed to MPs that Tesco had shown interest in taking over more than 100 Post Office branches that are currently under direct management.
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DataRanking: the 30 most-attractive European cities for expanding retailers
Retail Week has teamed up with JDM Retail and Oxford Economics to reveal the definitive ranking of Europe’s most-attractive cities for expanding retailers based on their market size, potential for growth, and ease of doing business.
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AnalysisClaws out: how do prices compare at Pets at Home and competitor Jollyes?
The claws are out between petcare market leader Pets at Home and its fast-growing competitor Jollyes as both announce new approaches to their pricing. But which is cheaper?
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NewsMulberry has announced a new turnaround plan and CFO appointment
Mulberry is embarking on a new turnaround strategy and has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer with the aim of returning the brand to profitability.
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NewsJollyes sales soar as it embarks everyday low pricing model
Jollyes has posted strong Christmas trading results alongside a new commitment to shun loyalty prices for a new everyday-low-pricing model.
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InterviewQ&A: Disney director of UK&I retail and EMEA ecommerce on Disney and Sainsbury's new partnership
Retail Week spoke with Disney’s director of UK&I Retail & EMEA Ecommerce Ollie Pryor following the brand’s latest tie-up with Sainsbury’s
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NewsKingfisher has hired Asda analytics tsar as new chief data officer
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher has hired Asda’s vice-president data and analytics as its new chief data officer.
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NewsSosandar has announced new stores after Christmas revenue dip
Sosandar is marching ahead with store expansion despite a dip in revenue over Christmas.
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NewsAsda chair Leighton has launched cost-cutting with management shake-up
Allan Leighton has initiated his first major restructuring since returning to Asda, eliminating several regional manager positions as part of a shake-up aimed at improving performance.
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InterviewInterview: Bensons for Beds CEO Nick Collard on its people-powered turnaround
Bensons boss Nick Collard speaks to Retail Week about the Budget, the retailer’s transformative turnaround and the power of its people
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NewsThe Cotswold Company has posted strong Christmas growth 'ahead of market'
The Cotswold Company has posted a strong sales rise during the Christmas trading period as its investment in bricks-and-mortar showrooms pays off.
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NewsNext has upped its guidance but warns of 'unwelcome' price rises
Next delivered a bumper Christmas performance, leading to an increase in its full-year profit guidance, but it warned that it would offset the incoming rise in wage costs by increasing the price of its clothing.
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NewsB&Q has bought five more Homebase stores
B&Q has reached an agreement to purchase five more Homebase stores for £2.5m, following the retailer’s collapse into administration in November.
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NewsWickes hires Tesco director for new chief retail and distribution officer role
Wickes has appointed a Tesco director to its new chief retail and distribution officer role on its executive board.
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NewsPets at Home veteran Stonier joins Medivet
During her time on the board, Stonier guided Pets at Home through private equity ownerships with Bridgepoint Capital and US buyout fund KKR, as well as its IPO in 2014 and the acquisition of Vets for Pets the year prior.
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NewsSevere weather set to batter retail footfall this weekend
Retailers hoping for a healthy flow of sale shoppers this weekend will likely be disappointed as snowy weather is expected to severely impact footfall in stores.
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DataWinners and losers: Which retail categories enjoyed a bumper year and which ones struggled?
To find out which sectors are feeling very merry going into the new year, and which had a tougher time in 2024, we asked retail data experts CACI to track how spend has shifted this year
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AnalysisTen hot retail brands to watch in 2025
As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, Retail Week puts the spotlight on the top 10 brands to keep an eye on in 2025.
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AnalysisGolden quarter trading: does a bumper Black Friday mean a flat Christmas?
Black Friday was huge this year as bargain hunters hit the streets (and the sites) on a mission to get the bulk of their Christmas gift shopping behind them. But is Black Friday’s gain at the expense of the crucial shopping spend in the weeks before Christmas?
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NewsCard Factory has reappointed its chair despite diversity concerns
Card Factory has reappointed its executive chair despite votes cast against his reappointment due to diversity concerns.