All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 101
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VideoWatch: Talking Shop with new Co-op boss Steve Murrells
After almost five years in charge of the Co-op’s food business, Steve Murrells has been named as Richard Pennycook’s successor as group chief executive.
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NewsCo-op boss Richard Pennycook to step down
The Co-op’s group chief executive Richard Pennycook is stepping down from the mutual, to be succeeded by food boss Steve Murrells.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Aldi gatecrash grocery’s big four party?
Aldi’s relentless assault on British grocery passed a new milestone today when it toppled the Co-op to become the country’s fifth-largest food retailer.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi topples the Co-op to hit high five
Aldi greeted this morning’s news that it has toppled the Co-op to become the fifth largest grocer in the UK with little fanfare.
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NewsAldi leapfrogs Co-op to become UK’s fifth-largest grocer
Aldi has leapfrogged the Co-op to become the UK’s fifth-largest grocer, according to the latest industry data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsAldi grows quickest in January as grocery sales shrink
Aldi was the fastest-growing supermarket chain in January as overall grocery sales dipped, but the sector remains primed for recovery this year.
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NewsBooker bids to convince retailers over Tesco deal
Booker bosses will kick-start a tour of the UK tomorrow as they bid to convince independent retailers of its shock £3.7bn merger with Tesco.
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NewsNew Look sales and profits plunge in third quarter
New Look suffered plunging sales and profits during the crucial Christmas quarter as it lamented the “extremely challenging” trading environment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Amazon Go stop the grocers?
As if the competition wasn’t already hot enough in UK grocery retailing, Amazon is now ramping up efforts to secure a food store in London.
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NewsAmazon eyes London store space for grocery outlet
Amazon is on the look-out for bricks-and-mortar space in London to open its automated pay-enabled Amazon Go store format.
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NewsWiggle poaches The White Company boss Will Kernan
Wiggle has poached The White Company chief executive Will Kernan as its new boss, replacing Stefan Barden at the helm.
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NewsEx-Tesco CCO Robin Terrell named Cocoon chairman
Former Tesco executive Robin Terrell has joined smart home security start-up Cocoon as its new chairman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Sir Ken Morrison redefined food retail
Sir Ken Morrison’s passing marked a sad day for retail, but his impact on the grocery sector will live on for decades to come.
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AnalysisData: Five fastest-contracting shopping centre retailers
Blue Inc was the fastest-contracting retailer in UK shopping centres last year as the troubled clothing chain streamlined its portfolio.
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NewsShop prices fall in January amid post-Christmas Sales
Shop prices dropped last month as January Sales in the fashion, footwear, furniture, and electricals drove deflation.
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NewsToday in Retail: Ocado ramps up international efforts
Ocado didn’t make much of a song and dance about the eye-catching appointment of former Sainsbury’s executive Luke Jensen.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner defends 'strong' Christmas performance
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has lashed out at the “stupid, incorrect” reports over Christmas that slammed the etailer’s festive deliveries.
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NewsOcado full-year profits spike as customer base widens
Ocado has registered a jump in full-year profits and sales as its customer base continued to demonstrate strong growth.
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NewsH&M profits hit by discounting and higher sourcing costs
H&M said its full-year profits were dented by discounting and higher purchasing costs stemming from the strength of the US dollar.
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AnalysisData: Five fastest growing shopping centre retailers
Smiggle was the fastest growing shopping centre retailer in the UK last year as it continued its assault on the British market.