All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 131
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NewsFindel hails ‘improvement in sales performance’ months after profit warning
Findel has hailed “an improvement” in sales performance, just two months after it warned on profits following a tough third quarter.
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NewsMcColl's names new chief exec as boss Lancaster becomes chairman
McColl’s finance chief Jonathan Miller has been unveiled as the c-store specialist’s new boss and successor to James Lancaster.
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NewsNext profits rise but boss Lord Wolfson warns of 'toughest' year since 2008
Next has posted a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned that this year could be the retailer’s “toughest” since 2008.
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NewsGame boss Gibbs expects 'pain' of console upgrade to subside within a year
Game boss Martyn Gibbs has insisted the “pain” of customers crossing over to newer consoles will subside within the coming year.
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AnalysisWatch: What now for BHS after its positive CVA vote result?
As 95% of its creditors vote BHS’s CVA through, what steps must Darren Topp take next to ensure success for the retailer?
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NewsBHS survives as 95% of creditors vote in favour of pivotal CVA
BHS has been given the green light to proceed with a CVA after 95% of creditors voted in favour of the proposals at the first of two crucial meetings.
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NewsMorrisons breaks into top 20 fashion retailers as Nutmeg gains traction
Morrisons has broken into the UK’s top 20 fashion retailers for the first time since launching its Nutmeg clothing label three years ago.
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NewsDarty boss Schultz welcomes interest from Fnac and Steinhoff's Conforama
Darty boss Regis Schultz has welcomed takeover interest in the retailer and insisted the French electricals market needs to be consolidated.
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NewsMajestic Wine-owned Naked Wines toasts its first £100m sales year
Majestic Wine-owned etailer Naked Wines has smashed through the £100m annual sales barrier for the first time in its history.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Tesco's 'Farms' brands could deal a body blow to Asda
Tesco’s launch of a clutch of entry-level own-brand labels has been billed as a tactic to fight back against the discounters.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco launches value 'Farm' brands across store estate
Tesco has fired its latest salvo against the discounters by launching seven entry-level ‘Farms’ brands across various categories.
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The Co-op poised to sell off almost 100 former Somerfield stores
The Co-op is attempting to sell off scores of former Somerfield stores, just eight years after acquiring them as part of a £1.5bn deal.
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NewsSainsbury's could close more than 300 Argos stores, analysts predict
More than 300 Argos stores could be shuttered if Sainsbury’s completes its acquisition of owner Home Retail Group, analysts claim.
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NewsPets at Home boss Nick Wood steps down and hands baton to Ian Kellett
Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood is stepping aside from the retailer and will hand the baton to current board member Ian Kellett.
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NewsTesco launches value own-label ranges as it ups ante against discounters
Tesco has launched a clutch of new own-label entry-level brands as it ups the ante in the war with the discounters, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Argos acquisition could spark more grocery 'alliances'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the potential acquisition of Argos could drive more grocers to seek “alliances” with fellow retailers.
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NewsSainsbury's closes in on Argos with £1.4bn bid for owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has tabled a cash-plus-shares bid of £1.4bn for Argos owner Home Retail Group, just an hour after Steinhoff pulled out of the running.
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NewsSteinhoff pulls out of Argos battle clearing way for Sainsbury's
Steinhoff has pulled out of the running to buy Argos owner Home Retail Group, paving the way for Sainsbury’s to acquire the business.
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VideoRetail Week Live: Sainsbury's Jon Rudoe on the 'now economy' and new tech
Sainsbury’s digital and technology director Jon Rudoe visits the Retail Week Live Studio to discuss innovation and the grocer’s shopping app.
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NewsRichard Pennycook – the man who saved the Co-op from the brink
Richard Pennycook – winner of The Clarity Retail Leader of the Year award – brought the Co-op out of crisis and on to the road to recovery.

















