All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 109
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: We have no idea of cost inflation
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe admitted he has “no idea” of the inflationary pressures that will emerge next year, but vowed to maintain its price position.
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NewsTesco slashes sugar levels in own-brand soft drinks
Tesco has slashed the amount of sugar in its own-label soft drinks to escape the government’s sugar tax.
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NewsM&S’s Rowe vows to keep prices down despite sterling fall
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has pledged to keep prices down for customers despite sterling’s plunge.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales boosted by colder weather
John Lewis’s sales spiked last week as the influx of colder weather boosted the performance of its clothing ranges.
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NewsWatch: Asda kicks off ad series showcasing festive range
Asda has launched the first in a series of 26 Christmas adverts as the grocer bids to showcase its full range of festive products.
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NewsNew Look narrows pre-tax losses but sales tumble
New Look has narrowed its pre-tax losses but suffered a sales slump amid an “extremely challenging” first half.
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NewsPrimark profits rise but weather dents UK like-for-likes
Primark has posted a rise in full-year profits but blamed “unseasonable weather” and “cautious” consumers for a fall in like-for-like sales.
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NewsM&S to shutter 60 stores as half-year profits nosedive
Marks & Spencer will wield the axe on around 60 clothing and home stores over the next five years after its half-year profits tumbled.
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NewsBooths slumps to pre-tax loss as storms dampen sales
Booths has slumped to a pre-tax loss after food price deflation and Storm Desmond dampened its full-year performance.
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NewsSports Direct in spying storm after MPs' Shirebrook visit
Sports Direct has been accused of spying on MPs with a recording device after they made a surprise visit to the retailer’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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GalleryStore gallery: Argos pops up in The Centre:MK
Argos has launched a new-look pop-up store inside a shopping centre as its new owner Sainsbury’s kick-starts a drive to boost brand awareness.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's 'brain gain' gathers pace
It’s been a year of acquisitions for Sainsbury’s, most notably the additions of Argos and Habitat to its growing business.
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NewsWatch: Aldi unveils Kevin the Carrot Christmas advert
Aldi has unveiled its first festive TV advert starring Kevin the Carrot, following days of anonymous teasers promoting the campaign.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils Christmas windows
Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its Christmas windows, created around the theme of ‘togetherness’ during the festive season.
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NewsWatch: Tesco declares 'bring it on' this Christmas
Tesco has unveiled the first in a series of Christmas adverts as the grocer bids to claim its share of festive food spend.
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NewsSainsbury's poaches Poundland boss Kevin O'Byrne
Sainsbury’s has poached Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne to become its next chief financial officer just months after he took charge of the value retailer.
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AnalysisIn numbers: The Waitrose Food and Drink Report 2016
Waitrose has unveiled its Food and Drink Report 2016, which lifts the lid on grocery trends and predicts what products will fly off the shelves in 2017.
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OpinionOpinion: Big four are stabilising, but there's more to do
After years of food price deflation, the growth of online and the rise of the discounters, the big four are suddenly in serious danger of stabilising.
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NewsMorrisons Potts: We will 'work very hard' to keep prices low
Morrisons boss David Potts has insisted the grocer will “work very hard” to reduce prices despite the slump in the value of the pound.
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NewsNew Look's Challes: Stores 'very important' in China
New Look business development director Steve Challes has emphasised the importance of a bricks-and-mortar presence to crack the Chinese market.