All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 13
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NewsTesco rejoins BRC at ‘important moment for retail’
Tesco has rejoined the British Retail Consortium (BRC) three years after quitting the trade association.
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NewsMajestic launches ‘Shop Local’ to give stores online autonomy
Majestic Wine is gearing up to launch a new online shopping platform designed to give greater autonomy to its stores and local consumers.
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NewsAsda profits tumble as Covid costs bite
Asda has suffered a drop in full-year profits as costs incurred during the coronavirus crisis weighed on its bottom line.
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NewsCard Factory slumps to loss as coronavirus batters sales
Card Factory has swung into the red after store closures during national lockdowns decimated its full-year sales.
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NewsKingfisher and Burberry unveil ‘ambitious’ new sustainability targets
Kingfisher and Burberry have lifted the lid on ambitious new carbon reduction targets in a bid to beef up their sustainability credentials.
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NewsAmazon faces watchdog probe in UK over its use of data
Competition watchdogs are preparing to launch an investigation into how Amazon uses data collected from its third-party sellers.
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Opinion‘Ocado High Court ruling has big repercussions in on-demand grocery war’
“Disappointed” was Ocado’s verdict this week after it lost a High Court fight to open a new distribution centre in North London.
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NewsPets at Home profits rise as it eyes ‘strong momentum’ post-pandemic
Pets at Home has racked up an increase in sales and profits in what it dubbed “an extraordinary year” for the business.
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NewsUK economy shrank in first quarter as third national lockdown weighed on recovery
The UK economy shrank during the first three months of 2021 as lockdown measures hindered the country’s recovery.
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NewsChinese factory price hikes spark global inflation fears
Prices charged by factories in China have risen at the steepest rate for more than three years, sparking inflation fears across the globe.
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AnalysisFuture of the flagship: Finding its place and purpose in a post-Covid world
Has the flagship store changed for good? Retail Week considers its role in the retail landscape of tomorrow
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NewsBoohoo profits surge as sales rocket across globe
Boohoo has posted a spike in sales and profits as coronavirus lockdowns across the globe spurred growth in all of its international markets.
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NewsWaitrose and Hotel Chocolat strike new product partnership
Waitrose has struck a partnership with Hotel Chocolat to sell a selection of the retailer’s products in its supermarkets and online.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco to launch IPO in Poland
Poundland owner Pepco is set to list in Poland following months of speculation.
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NewsBloom & Wild buys Dutch rival Bloomon in European expansion push
Online florist Bloom & Wild has acquired Dutch rival Bloomon for an undisclosed sum as it ramps up plans to grow into Europe.
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NewsAmazon tests ‘pay-by-palm’ technology at Whole Foods
Amazon is testing new technology that will allow customers of its Whole Foods grocery business to pay using nothing but their hands.
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Opinion‘Amazon’s shift from convenience to experience is warning shot to retail’
It is a topic that has become a regular fixture of boardroom conversations over the past decade.
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GalleryIn pictures: Primark, JD Sports and John Lewis lure back shoppers for reopening
As non-essential retail reopens its doors in England on April 12, Retail Week visits key shopping locations to gauge retail offers and shopper appetite.
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NewsAlibaba hit with record £2bn fine for breaching competition rules
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has been hit with an Y18.3bn (£2bn) fine after an investigation ruled that it had abused its market position.
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NewsHomebase strikes Next shop-in-shop deal as buyers circle
Homebase will open garden centres inside six Next stores from today to coincide with retail’s reopening.