All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 106
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NewsGrowth in UK economy won't last, business body warns
Growth in UK GDP will “dampen” in 2017, the British Chambers of Commerce has warned, despite the economy rallying following the Brexit vote.
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NewsBHS administrators could force City advisers to pay £8m
Administrators investigating the collapse of BHS could force City firms that acted as advisers on its sale to cough up more than £8m.
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NewsDFS chairman Richard Baker to step down next year
DFS chairman Richard Baker will step down from the role within months after almost seven years with the business.
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NewsGovernment shuns calls to shut shops on Boxing Day
The Government has shunned calls to force shops to close on Boxing Day despite backing from senior MPs.
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NewsFootfall drops in November despite Black Friday deals
The decline in retail footfall accelerated in November, despite shopping centres and high streets across the country slashing prices for Black Friday.
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NewsToday in Retail: M&S bonus ball keeps on rolling
Steve Rowe’s pay incentive is not just any bonus, it’s an M&S turnaround bonus – and a pretty substantial one at that.
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NewsAmazon registers Amazon Go trademark in the UK
Amazon has registered the Amazon Go trademark in the UK, suggesting that the etailer could bring its cashless grocery store to Britain.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Fashion, Sports Direct and Amazon Go
The team sit down to discuss the turbulent year for fashion, Sports Direct’s disappointing results and Amazon’s vision for the future of grocery.
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NewsOcado CFO: New warehouse aids international ambitions
Ocado finance boss Duncan Tatton-Brown believes the etailer’s new fulfilment centre in Hampshire will help it finally strike an international deal.
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VideoWatch: Majestic's Gormley on the discounters and Branson
Majestic Wine boss Rowan Gormley has put the fizz back into the business since taking the helm 18 months ago.
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NewsPoundworld fined for selling faulty phone chargers
Poundworld has been fined a six-figure sum for selling thousands of faulty smartphone chargers with fake safety test certificates.
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NewsBunnings boss John Gillam steps down after 12 years
Bunnings chief executive John Gillam is stepping down as boss of the business after 12 years at the helm.
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NewsCoop Italia unveils its 'supermarket of the future'
Coop Italia has launched its ‘supermarket of the future’ as the retailer aims to create an “innovative and informative” shopping experience.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by final Black Friday deals
John Lewis posted an increase in revenues last week as its final Black Friday deals on Sunday and Monday drove sales.
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NewsToday in Retail: The pricing headache facing retailers
There was some early Christmas cheer for consumers today, with festive prices poised to be at their lowest since 2013.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits surge as provenance pays off
Fortnum & Mason has posted a jump in full-year profit as its iconic hampers and fast-growing online business drove sales.
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NewsIceland hits back at Icelandic government as peace talks fail
Frozen-food specialist Iceland has hit back at the Icelandic government after it shunned the grocer’s attempts to fend off legal action.
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NewsBHS court battle looms as pensions row continues
Hopes of plugging the BHS pension fund before Christmas are diminishing after advisers for Sir Philip Green clashed with pension regulators.
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NewsFestive shop prices will be lower than three years ago
Shop prices will be lower than they were three years ago this Christmas, but inflationary pressures are poised to emerge in the new year.
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DataData: How will shoppers spend their cash this Christmas?
As we enter the most crucial month of the year for businesses across the UK, retailers will be aiming to capture their fair share of Christmas spend.