All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 129
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News'Strong sales growth' in February, ONS finds
Retail sales showed “strong growth” year on year in terms of value and volume in February, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows.
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NewsRetail crime costs up to £1.9bn in 2018
The latest BRC Retail Crime Survey shows that spending on prevention and losses from crime cost the retail sector £1.9bn in 2018.
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GalleryStore gallery: Aldi trials smaller 'Local' shop format
Discount grocer Aldi has launched a new, smaller ‘Local’ brand store in south-west London in a one-off trial.
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NewsJohn Lewis targets zero carbon emissions by 2050
The John Lewis Partnership has pledged to reduce its operational carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
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NewsInstagram trials in-app payments in the US
Instagram is trialling a checkout feature in the US that will allow for users to purchase items and manage orders on the app for the first time.
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NewsOcado to rebuild Andover warehouse following fire
Ocado has committed to rebuilding its Andover warehouse that was gutted by a fire, despite admitting the site is “ruined”.
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NewsOcado to open first USA office
Ocado is set to open its first American office as the online grocer ramps up its technology partnerships in the USA and Canada.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What could an Arcadia restructure look like?
Arcadia is the latest retail giant trying to re-engineer its flagging fortunes, exploring restructuring options in a bid to recapture some of its former prowess.
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NewsTrouva partners with real estate firm to tackle business rates
Trouva has today unveiled a strategic partnership with real estate advisers Harper Dennis Hobbs to “tackle unfair business rates” for independent retailers.
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NewsBRC warns on perils of no-deal tariff scheme
The British Retail Consortium has voiced concerns about the Government’s no-deal tariff scheme, which was unveiled this morning.
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NewsThird of shoppers visit high street less often than two years ago
More than a third of customers are visiting their local high street less often than they did two years ago, according to exclusive Retail Week research.
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NewsRetail Sector Council launches investigation into retail costs
The Retail Sector Council (RSC) has launched a new survey investigating costs burdening the industry such as business rates.
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NewsGovernment pledges 2% tax on online retail
The Northern powerhouse and high streets minister has promised to extend the Digital Services Tax to include a 2% charge on online retail.
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NewsDebenhams in ‘advanced negotiations’ over £150m funding
Debenhams has said it is in “advanced negotiations” with existing lenders about obtaining an additional £150m worth of funding.
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NewsFootasylum partners with new payments service Laybuy
Footasylum has partnered with new buy now, pay later service Laybuy which has today launched in the UK.
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Retail footfall in decline for 15th consecutive month
Shopper numbers plummeted by 2% last month, marking the “weakest February in five years”.
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NewsOasis adds new strapline as part of brand refresh
Oasis has added a new strapline as part of a brand refresh its chief executive says is aimed at “staying in tune with the customer”.
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NewsM&S to team up with Britain's Got Talent
Marks & Spencer has launched its first ever TV sponsorship deal with ITV’s flagship entertainment show Britain’s Got Talent.
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NewsLK Bennett slumps into administration, 500 jobs at risk
LK Bennett has collapsed into administration putting around 500 jobs at risk.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Waitrose.com really woo Ocado shoppers?
Waitrose & Partners’ owner, the John Lewis Partnership, reaffirmed its plans today to grow the upmarket grocer’s online platform as it prepares to split from Ocado.