All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 13
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NewsWickes hails ‘strong start’ to the year as warm weather drives sales
Wickes has said the business has seen “good growth momentum” in the first quarter of the year, as the warm weather drove sales growth.
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NewsRevolution Beauty trims profit forecast but points to green shoots of recovery
Revolution Beauty has again trimmed its profit forecast for the 2025 financial year but has pointed to green shoots of recovery in current trading and future outlook.
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NewsRetail sales boosted by sunny weather and Easter holidays
UK total retail sales soared in April as a mixture of sunny weather and a later Easter holiday saw customers spending big during the period.
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GalleryStore gallery: Asda opens first standalone George store in Leeds
Asda’s first standalone George concept store has opened its doors at Crown Point Retail Park in Leeds.
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NewsDebenhams Group in discussions over debt refinancing deal
Debenhams Group, formerly the Boohoo Group, is reportedly in discussions over a debt refinancing package worth as much as £175m.
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NewsAsos and InPost launch first UK next-day locker delivery service
Pureplay fashion retailer Asos has launched the UK’s first next-day locker delivery service with parcel locker operator InPost.
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NewsLuxe Collective founder says ‘we’ve finally been defeated’ as brand closes down
In a post on LinkedIn Luxe Collective co-founder and chief executive Ben Gallagher has confirmed the closure of the business after seven years of operation.
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NewsCo-op pauses deliveries of non-essential items as cyber attack crisis deepens
C-store specialist the Co-op has reportedly told suppliers to pause deliveries of non-essential items, as the fallout from last week’s cyber attack drags on.
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AnalysisWill the relaunched standalone George store prove to be third-time lucky for Asda?
With Asda set to open a trial George stand-alone store in Leeds on Saturday, Retail Week analyses why the grocer is doing this now and whether it will work better this time around?
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NewsMothercare sales and profits fall as uncertainty grips key Middle East markets
Mothercare has reported falling sales and profits, blaming the “continued impact of the uncertainty in the Middle East” on its franchise partner.
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NewsNext upgrades profit guidance after ‘better than expected’ first quarter
Next has upgraded its profit before tax guidance for the full year, after warmer weather led to a “better than expected” first quarter of trading.
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NewsCo-op diverting supplies to rural areas as it battles cyber-attack triggered shortages
The c-store specialist is diverting food and drink supplies to remote stores to avoid communities being cut off as it battles availability issues as its cyber attack nightmare drags on.
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NewsCard Factory boss: American expansion represents ‘a £60bn opportunity for us’
Card Factory chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer says its expansion into the United States represents a potentially “£60bn opportunity for us”.
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DataData: Deliveroo buyout follows spike in rapid grocery delivery
As Deliveroo agrees a £2.9bn sale to US rival DoorDash, Retail Week looks at how fast the rapid delivery sector is growing, why it’s so popular in the UK and how national retailers are riding the wave.
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NewsAsda poaches Morrisons executive as new customer officer
Asda has announced former Morrisons’ marketing director Rachel Eyre as its new chief customer officer.
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NewsHarrods latest retail victim of a cyber attack
Luxury retailer Harrods has “restricted internet access” after becoming the latest retailer to suffer from a cyber attack.
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NewsShein explores US restructuring as Trump tariffs threaten London float
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly exploring restructuring its US business, as the ongoing trade war between the US and China threatens its long-rumoured London float.
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NewsCo-op staff ordered to keep cameras on in meetings to deter hackers
Staff at the Co-op are being ordered to keep cameras on during remote work meetings, and to verify attendees, as the c-store specialist deals with an ongoing cyber attack.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘proactive measures’ to fend off cyber attack
The Co-op has been forced to take “proactive measures” to fend off a cyber-attack and said it had had a “small impact” on its call centre and back office.
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NewsGrocery price jump doesn’t dampen Easter sales splurge
Despite a sizeable jump in grocery inflation over the period, customers were still willing to spend big on Easter this year.