All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 133
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VideoThe Retail Week: John Lewis, Waitrose, Morrisons and Sunday trading discussed
The John Lewis Partnership and Morrisons share results, and the Government is defeated over Sunday trading in The Retail Week for March 11.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts insists there are 'no concerns' over Amazon tie-up
Morrisons boss David Potts insists he has “no concerns” over the nature of the grocer’s relationship with online giant Amazon.
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AnalysisMorrisons profits fall but trading improves: What the analysts say
Morrisons posted a decline in full-year profits but trading performance improved during its fourth quarter. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsWaitrose ramps up targeted customer promotions with Ecrebo partnership
Waitrose has drafted in point-of-sale marketing specialists Ecrebo as the grocer bids to ramp up targeted customer promotions in its stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Hotel Chocolat’s flotation on the AIM in numbers
After revealing its intention to float, Retail Week takes a closer look at the numbers potential Hotel Chocolat investors will be poring over.
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NewsHotel Chocolat float marks retailer's 'coming of age', says boss Thirlwell
Hotel Chocolat co-founder and boss Angus Thirlwell has hailed the retailer’s intention to float as “a coming of age” for the business.
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NewsPoundworld poised to acquire a third of remaining Brantano stores
Poundworld is on the verge of snapping up around a third of footwear retailer Brantano’s remaining stores, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose sales boosted by earlier Mother's Day
John Lewis posted a surge in sales last week as Mother’s Day boosted performance within a number of the department store’s categories.
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NewsTesco stems sales declines as big-four rival Sainsbury’s continues growth
Tesco stemmed its sales declines in February as a “renewed focus on price promotions” helped the grocer keep hold of more customers.
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NewsBHS collapse could cost its creditors £1.3bn, CVA document warns
BHS has told its creditors they could lose up to £1.3bn if they do not agree to proposals to slash the beleaguered retailer’s rents.
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NewsBHS: The 40 stores facing closure unless landlords agree to slash rents
BHS is seeking rent reductions on half of its stores through a creditors voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it bids for a turnaround.
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NewsBeales could shutter stores as it launches CVA to slash rents
Beales is seeking rent reductions on around a third of its stores after claiming some shops have been “hampered by expensive legacy leases.”
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NewsTesco promotes Tracey Clements as new boss of its convenience business
Tesco has unveiled its new convenience boss just days after it emerged that Tony Reed was leaving the supermarket giant.
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NewsProportion of chief exec vacancies filled by women plunged in 2015
The proportion of retail chief executive vacancies being filled by women plunged 40% last year, according to new figures.
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NewsAldi ad could face probe from watchdog following Morrisons complaint
Aldi could face a probe from the advertising watchdog after grocery rival Morrisons complained about the discounter’s latest ad campaign.
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NewsTesco’s convenience boss Tony Reed to depart after 38 years
Tesco’s convenience stores boss and former One Stop chief executive Tony Reed is leaving the supermarket giant after 38 years.
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NewsBoots owner eyes Australian expansion to capitalise on brand recognition
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is bidding to take the retailer to Australia to exploit “incredibly high” brand recognition in the country.
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NewsSainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis and Morrisons full-years, and Home Retail updates
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from John Lewis and Morrisons and Home Retail’s fourth-quarter update on the agenda.
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NewsTesco's 'misleading' Brand Guarantee ad banned by watchdogs
Tesco’s advertising for its price-matching Brand Guarantee scheme has been banned after watchdogs labelled it “misleading”.