All articles by Ellis Hawthorne – Page 31
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NewsExclusive: American candy stores on Oxford Street return to peak levels
Westminster City Council has been playing “whack-a-mole” with American candy stores on Oxford Street, as the number of unscrupulous shop operators has returned to peak levels, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCath Kidston owner considering sale
Cath Kidston may be up for sale for the second time in less than a year.
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NewsMorrisons cuts own-brand prices for second time this month
Morrisons is cutting the price of its own-label range for the second time in less than a month as it comes under increasing pressure from rivals.
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NewsThousands of retail jobs lost in ‘brutal’ start to year
UK retailers have cut almost 15,000 jobs since the start of 2023, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside sofa brand Loaf’s biggest showroom yet
Sofa brand Loaf has selected Edinburgh for its ninth store – its first in Scotland and its largest location to date.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Five brands transforming house and home
From fast wallpaper to curtain-measuring apps and build-it-yourself cork walls, Retail Week looks at five brands taking an innovative approach to homewares
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AnalysisHow Dunelm is making itself at home in a volatile market
Homeware and furniture retailer Dunelm’s total sales are 43% higher than they were pre-pandemic in the first half of 2020. So what is it doing to deliver growth when its rivals have struggled?
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NewsIkea cuts carbon footprint with vegan food and renewables boost
Ikea has slashed its carbon footprint by boosting the use of renewable energy and offering more plant-based food options at the same price or cheaper than meat in stores.
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NewsFormer Aldi boss Matthew Barnes could replace David Potts
Former Aldi UK chief executive Matthew Barnes has been identified as a potential successor to David Potts at Morrisons.
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NewsAndy Murray-backed sports brand Castore in talks for $200m fundraising
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore is in talks to raise $200m (£166m) to fund its expansion.
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NewsTesco’s Ken Murphy: ‘Inflexible apprenticeship levy needs work’
Tesco boss Ken Murphy has taken aim at the government’s apprenticeship levy, which he said is causing staff to miss out on new training.
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InterviewQ&A: Jeroboams CEO Matthew Tipping on in-store tech, the labour shortage and branching out of London
Jeroboams has carved a name for itself as London’s local wine merchant since it began trading more than 30 years ago, with its trade distribution arm dating back to 1934, but it’s not resting on its laurels.
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NewsAsos appoints interim finance boss to support turnaround
Asos has announced the appointment of Sean Glithero as interim chief financial officer.
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NewsDeliveroo to cut hundreds of jobs as demand for takeaway softens
Deliveroo is set to cut hundreds of jobs globally, as the cost-of-living crisis softens demand for takeaway.
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NewsExclusive: Two new players to enter top 30 biggest retailers by 2026
A ranking of the biggest retailers in the UK and a five-year forecast of the top 30 has revealed two new retailers will be joining the list.
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NewsExclusive: Asos warehouse damage forces delivery delays
Asos was forced to suspend operations at its Barnsley fulfilment centre after wind damage to the roof caused safety concerns.
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NewsExclusive: M&S to overtake John Lewis by 2026, forecast reveals
Marks & Spencer is set to supplant the John Lewis Partnership in the ranking of the biggest retailers in the UK, an exclusive forecast by Retail Week Prospect reveals.
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DataRanking: Who will be the biggest retailers in the UK in 2026?
Offering a glimpse of what lies ahead, Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will sit at the top of the food chain in 2026, which will be overtaken by their closest rivals and which will lose their spot in the ranking altogether
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NewsMike Ashley in talks to become rivals’ landlord with £100m shopping centre investment
Mike Ashley is poised to invest up to £100m in shopping centres in a bet that rising footfall will boost their popularity.
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NewsTesco exec Jason Tarry identified as potential replacement for David Potts
Tesco executive Jason Tarry has been recognised as a potential replacement for Morrisons chief executive David Potts, according to a report by This Is Money.