All Iceland articles – Page 3
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NewsIceland MD Richard Walker takes over as executive chair
Iceland managing director Richard Walker has been named as the new executive chair of the retailer, taking over from his father Sir Malcolm Walker.
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AnalysisThe Big Shop Barometer: Data reveals who is really winning grocery’s festive price war
Big four giants Tesco and Asda have closed the price gap on Aldi as grocery retailers battle to secure sales during the crucial Christmas trading period.
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AnalysisThe Retail Week future CEOs list 2022
Retail Week speaks to the industry’s top headhunters to find out who will be in the next wave of retail bosses
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NewsIceland founder Sir Malcolm Walker rebuffs takeover interest
Walker has seen “frequent approaches” for the chain and opportunistic investors buying its debt at a discounted rate
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's and M&S bosses call for business rates freeze
The bosses of some of the UK’s biggest retailers have urged chancellor Jeremy Hunt to freeze business rates as part of his autumn statement this week.
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NewsExclusive: Iceland boss Richard Walker launches bid to become MP
Iceland boss Richard Walker has launched a bid to stand for Parliament at the next general election, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsIceland takes Nordic nation to court again in trademark row
Frozen food specialist Iceland is taking the country of Iceland to court again in the fight to trademark its name.
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NewsIceland expects profit hit as higher energy costs bite
Iceland anticipates a hit to earnings this financial year as the soaring cost of energy takes a toll but said it is well positioned to weather tough trading conditions
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NewsIceland adds energy-saving cooking advice to packaging as cost of living hits shoppers
Iceland is to include energy-saving cooking guidance on food packaging as part of an initiative to help consumers cope with the soaring cost of living.
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NewsFood price inflation hits record levels as shoppers trade down to own brand
Food prices have hit a new record high, forcing shoppers to turn to own-label products in a bid to save cash.
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Opinion‘As strikes and price rises convulse the country, retailers’ agility stands them in good stead’
With strikes hitting rail, mail and ports, retailers face another challenging summer – but they have the resourcefulness and people to adapt to the turmoil, says George MacDonald
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AnalysisValue over values – will the cost-of-living crisis slow retail’s sustainability ambitions?
UK retailers tackling the combination of a climate crisis and the largest drop in disposable income in generations are forging strategies with both events in mind
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NewsSunak pledges to ‘save the high street’ with revitalisation plan
Prime ministerial contender Rishi Sunak has unveiled a plan to “save the high street”, as he battles for the Conservative leadership.
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AnalysisC-suite data: Iceland, Primark, Pizza Hut and B&M reveal store strategy
Iceland managing director Richard Walker, Primark group property director Tom Meager, Pizza Hut chief business development officer Mike Spencer and outgoing B&M chief executive Simon Arora have spoken to Retail Week about their stores and property strategy for a landmark new report, Rents, rates, reform.
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NewsIceland and Waterstones’ bosses named in Queen’s birthday honours
A number of retail leaders have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list this year.
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NewsIceland cuts minimum order value for free delivery to help cash-strapped shoppers
Iceland has launched a trial to reduce the minimum order value required to access free delivery slots for online shops in a bid to help shoppers “feeling the pinch” in the growing cost of living crisis.
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OpinionThe big debate: Is Iceland right to roll back on its palm oil promise?
As the price of sunflower oil soared following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iceland has reverted to the use of palm oil in some of its products – something the retailer has been resolutely against since 2018. Retail Week’s Rosie Shepard and George MacDonald debate whether that was the right decision.
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NewsIceland brings back palm oil as Ukraine war sends food prices higher
Frozen food specialist Iceland is reluctantly using palm oil again in some own-brand products as the Ukraine war has sent the price of the alternative, sunflower oil, rocketing.
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NewsRetail Week Live 2022: Richard Walker, Jo Whitfield and Mike Coupe join line-up
Iceland boss Richard Walker, Co-op Food chief executive Jo Whitfield and former Sainsbury’s supremo Mike Coupe have joined the jam-packed line-up for Retail Week Live 2022.
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AnalysisTracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.