All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 102
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up despite big ticket turn off
Consumer confidence crept up in January but shoppers’ reluctance to make big ticket purchases hinted at a potential slowdown in spending.
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NewsConviviality swings to black but retail like-for-likes fall
Conviviality has hailed a return to profit during its first half, despite a fall in like-for-like retail sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco and Booker could spark c-store consolidation
If question marks remained over whether Tesco was truly back on the front foot, a frenetic Friday has laid those doubts firmly to rest.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis reveals Cousins quit over Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has admitted that non-executive director Richard Cousins quit the grocer because he disagreed with the Booker deal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Tesco buying wholesaler Booker?
Tesco’s £3.7bn merger with wholesaler Booker left many a retailer, analyst and journalist in a state of stunned silence this morning.
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NewsTesco's Lewis downplays Booker deal competition concerns
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has shrugged off suggestions that competition authorities could hamper its proposed merger with food wholesaler Booker.
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NewsShop Direct owners the Barclays mull share sell-off
Shop Direct owners the Barclay brothers are considering selling off their stake in the business, in a deal that could value the etailer at £2bn.
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NewsTesco to buy wholesaler Booker in £3.7bn deal
Tesco and food wholesaler Booker have unveiled plans to merge in a deal that values the Londis and Budgens owner at £3.7bn.
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NewsRetailers braced for Chinese New Year sales rush
Retailers are poised for a bumper sales weekend as tourists prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises at quickest rate since August
Consumer confidence has grown at its quickest rate since August, as shopper sentiment continues to rally following the shock of the Brexit vote.
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AnalysisAgenda: Ocado, Joules, Carpetright, ScS and Conviviality
This week brings another busy week of updates with Ocado, Conviviality, Joules, Carpetright and ScS all reporting.
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NewsHammerson toasts festive sales rise at UK shopping centres
Hammerson posted an increase in sales across its UK shopping centres in December, as athleisure, electricals and department store retailers drove performance.
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NewsRetail jobs slide over Christmas amid structural changes
The number of retail jobs fell during the final quarter of 2016 as businesses continued to adjust to structural changes sweeping the industry.
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NewsToday in Retail: WHSmith books another sales rise
It isn’t just the recipients of spoof humour books who have been left chuckling post-Christmas – WHSmith is laughing too, all the way to the bank.
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NewsInflation hits 30-month high to squeeze spending power
Inflation reached its highest level for two-and-a-half years in December as rising prices put a squeeze on consumer spending power.
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NewsTesco faces fresh legal claim over accounting scandal
Tesco has been hit with a fresh legal writ from investors in the aftermath of its £326m accounting scandal.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise amid spring-summer fashion launch
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the introduction of its spring-summer ranges and the end of its Clearance Sale in home drove revenues.
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VideoWatch: Hammerson drives customer experience with app
Shopping centre landlord Hammerson is piloting a new smartphone app as part of a drive to enhance the experience in its malls.
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NewsToday in Retail: A festive feather in Jack Wills’ cap
After a turbulent couple of years, fashion retailer Jack Wills today delivered some green shoots of recovery in its turnaround bid.
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NewsTesco rolls out PayQwiq payment app across UK estate
Tesco has rolled out its mobile payment app to its entire store estate as it steps up the fight against Apple Pay and Android Pay.