All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 124
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.
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VideoWalmart AGM video blog: DCs, drones, disappointment and food innovation
On day two of the shareholders’ event, Retail Week visits distribution centres, tours stores and samples food innovation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Three ways Walmart is using technology to drive efficiency
Walmart is driving efficiencies in its distribution centres by using “emerging sciences” to speed up a number of everyday processes.
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NewsWalmart international boss 'very disappointed' with Asda's performance
Walmart’s international boss has admitted he is “very disappointed” with Asda’s performance and warned 2016 will continue to be “painful”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Walmart unveils new-look Neighborhood Market
Walmart has unveiled its new-look Neighborhood Market store as it aims to take its smaller format fascia “from good to great.”
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VideoWalmart AGM video blog: Walton’s 5&10, Walmart museum and welcome concert
Retail Week has crossed the pond to Bentonville, Arkansas this week for a front-row seat at Walmart’s annual shareholders’ event.
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NewsWatch: Walmart revives ‘smiley’ face symbol to hammer home value message
Walmart is reviving the use of its ‘smiley’ face symbol in TV advertising and store signage to hammer home its every day low price message.
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NewsStore gallery: Inside Walmart founder Sam Walton’s first ever shop
Walmart has grown to become the world’s biggest retailer with annual sales approaching $500m, but the business grew from humble beginnings.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire Austin Reed collapses
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire beleaguered fashion chain Austin Reed has collapsed, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsUK families had highest amount of disposable income in April on record
Disposable income hit £200 per week for the average UK family last month, the highest level of spending power on record.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains negative as 'Brexit gremlins' take hold
Consumer confidence remained in negative territory in May as “Brexit gremlins” continued to play on the minds of British shoppers.
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NewsSports Direct's Ashley vs MPs: Read the amazing letters in full
From “defamation” and “disappointment” to helicopters and “astonishment”, the war of words between Mike Ashley and MPs rumbles on.
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AnalysisProfile: Debenhams unearths 'real find' in new boss Sergio Bucher
Debenhams caught the City off guard this morning with the surprise appointment of Sergio Bucher as its new chief executive.
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NewsAquascutum chief operating officer Taylor to exit after three years
Aquascutum chief operating officer Mark Taylor is stepping down from the role after three years with the luxury clothing retailer.
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NewsBHS: Dominic Chappell had 'ambitious' plans to buy more UK retailers
Dominic Chappell had “ambitious” plans to acquire more retailers after Retail Acquisitions snapped up BHS, advisers have revealed.
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NewsM&S profits fall as boss Rowe unveils strategy: what the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a drop in pre-tax profits as Steve Rowe revealed his plans for the retailer. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsFormer Next and Mothercare exec Tufnell emerges as BHS front runner
Former Next, Mothercare and Burton executive Greg Tufnell is spearheading a bid to rescue beleaguered department store chain BHS.
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NewsDixons Carphone hails 'excellent year' in UK as fourth-quarter sales rise
Dixons Carphone has posted a jump in fourth-quarter like-for-like sales as it hailed an “excellent year” for its UK business.
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NewsM&S full-year profits fall as Rowe warns strategy will dent earnings
M&S has posted a slump in full-year profits as new boss Steve Rowe warned his strategy will have an “adverse effect” on short-term earnings.
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NewsWatch: Co-op launches first TV ad since return to cloverleaf logo
The Co-op will launch its first TV advertising campaign since the return of its cloverleaf logo tonight to showcase its summer range.