All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 105
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts jump in Christmas sales
The Fragrance Shop registered an increase in like-for-like sales during the Christmas period, driven by the performance of luxury brands.
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OpinionOpinion: Why price will remain king for grocers in 2017
The mainstream grocers have repeatedly suggested that value for money is about more than just price – but price, it seems, continues to reign supreme.
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NewsBHS liquidator probes Green and Chappell property deals
BHS’s liquidators are investigating a swathe of property transactions that took place under the ownerships of Sir Philip Green and Dominic Chappell.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum set for auction amid sales boom
The owner of luxury watch and jewellery group Aurum could call time on its ownership of the business as it eyes a potential sale.
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NewsAgent Provocateur owner 3i mulls sale of lingerie chain
Agent Provocateur’s owner 3i is considering selling the struggling lingerie business as the private equity firm weighs up its options for the retailer.
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NewsMorrisons fires starting gun on 2017 grocery price war
Morrisons has fired the starting gun on the 2017 supermarket price war by slashing prices on hundreds of products.
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NewsRetail footfall slumps over New Year's weekend
Retailers suffered a steep drop in footfall during the first trading weekend of 2017 as poor weather and Bank Holiday trading hours drove shoppers online.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: The big four fight back
After a turbulent period weathering a storm of food price deflation, online growth and changing shopper habits, the big four grocers fought back in 2016.
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VideoWatch: On the Fast Track with Sainsbury's Argos boss Rogers
As the Sainsbury’s Argos Fast Track delivery proposition swings into full force ahead of Christmas, we joined the retailer’s boss John Rogers on a delivery round.
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NewsToday in retail: Waitrose's new look offers food for thought
Grocery retailers are constantly looking to create customer appetite for visiting larger supermarkets and Waitrose is the latest to get its teeth into that challenge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will be the next M&S chairman?
M&S chairman Robert Swannell has revealed he will retire next year. Retail Week looks at who could replace him at the helm of the troubled retailer.
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NewsQVC boss Dermot Boyd to retire after seven years
QVC boss Dermot Boyd is retiring from the business after seven years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisData: Waitrose outlines its Christmas in numbers
As the countdown to Christmas Day enters the home straight, Waitrose has revealed its latest Christmas Factsheet.
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NewsLidl gets green light for new London headquarters
Lidl has been given the green light to build a new £70m head office in London after receiving planning permission from council chiefs.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retailers hit the acquisition trail
If 2015 was a year driven by mergers and acquisitions, retailers have put their foot even more firmly on that pedal this year.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose boss Collins unveils new store format
Waitrose has lifted the lid on its newest store format as the upmarket grocer places an increasing focus on food service to drive growth.
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NewsToday in retail: Grocers’ own labels bring festive cheer
After Black Friday left a hole in their general merchandise sales, grocers are hoping for a Christmas present in the form of growing festive figures.
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NewsLidl secures new distribution centre for London
Lidl has secured a new warehouse near London as the German discounter hits the accelerator on plans to grow its footprint in Britain.
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NewsCo-op poised to give members £15m Christmas present
The Co-op is to hand out a £15m Christmas present to shoppers during the festive season following the re-launch of its membership scheme.
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InterviewFortnum's boss Venters on Christmas, reinvention and Johnny Depp
Pulling up a chair in Fortnum & Mason’s beautifully antiquated fifth floor boardroom in Piccadilly, Ewan Venters wears a proud smile.