All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 134
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NewsCo-op ploughs extra £75m into price as it targets sales momentum
The Co-op is investing a further £75m into slashing the prices of hundreds of its own-label goods as the grocery price war intensifies.
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NewsMcColl's to extend Subway pilot as it bolsters food-to-go offer
McColl’s is extending its pilot with fast-food giant Subway as it presses ahead with plans to enhance its food-to-go proposition.
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NewsWaitrose names new retail director as it prepares for Mark Price's exit
Waitrose has revealed that John Lewis Partnership management board member Ben Stimson will become its new retail director this month.
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VideoShort Cuts: How will Morrisons' tie-up with Amazon impact the grocery market?
The Morrisons and Amazon tie-up will force the big three to respond by developing their fulfilment services to compete with Prime.
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AnalysisMorrisons reveals Amazon partnership: What the analysts say
Morrisons has secured a deal with Amazon to supply ambient, fresh and frozen goods to Prime Now and Pantry. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsTesco considers axing 39,000 jobs over the next three years
Tesco could axe 39,000 jobs over the next three years as boss Dave Lewis bids to transform the grocer’s fortunes, according to reports.
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AnalysisHome Retail completes Homebase sale but battle for Argos continues
Home Retail Group has completed the £340m sale of Homebase to Australian group Wesfarmers after 99.3% of its shareholders backed the deal.
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NewsMorrisons unveils Amazon supply tie-up to bolster online presence
Morrisons has unveiled a tie-up with Amazon that will see hundreds of its products become available to the etailer’s customers.
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NewsAlmost 1m retail jobs at risk from impact of digital and spiralling costs
Almost 1 million retail jobs could be lost in the next decade as high streets struggle with the impact of digital and spiralling costs.
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News'Small Ikea' Søstrene Grene eyes 150 UK stores ahead of Nottingham debut
Danish retailer Søstrene Grene is eyeing 150 UK stores as it targets “fast” expansion off the back of its impending launch in Nottingham.
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NewsAsda to reinstate food banks in stores following public backlash
Asda is restoring permanent food banks to its stores just one week after scrapping them amid a review of its community programme.
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NewsSports Direct ups credit facility and halts borrowing from Mike Ashley
Sports Direct has increased its revolving credit facility with banks to £788m after “unjustified criticism” over loans from owner Mike Ashley.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Brexit, Sainsbury's, Argos, and Sunday Trading discussed
George MacDonald and Luke Tugby explore the top stories from across the industry over the past seven days as the chase for Argos continues.
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NewsAgenda: MySale interims and Wickes owner Travis Perkins full-years
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with MySale’s interim results and full-year figures from Wickes owner Travis Perkins on the agenda.
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NewsAustralian electricals retailer Dick Smith to shutter all 363 stores
Electricals retailer Dick Smith will close all of its 363 stores in Australia and New Zealand after receivers failed to find a buyer.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Søstrene Grene, the Danish retailer poised for a UK debut
Søstrene Grene will open its first UK store at Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham this month. Retail Week takes a look at the retailer.
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NewsKingfisher poaches McDonald's exec for new chief customer officer role
B&Q owner Kingfisher has poached McDonald’s executive Pierre Woreczek to fill the newly-created role of chief customer officer.
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NewsDanish retailer Søstrene Grene to make UK debut in Nottingham
Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene is poised to break into Britain after agreeing a lease on its debut UK store in Nottingham.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Steinhoff, the furniture giant vying with Sainsbury's for Argos
Steinhoff has grown from humble beginnings selling cheap furniture into a household goods and general merchandise giant spanning 30 markets.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales boosted by half term and Valentine's Day
John Lewis sales surged 6.9% last week as the retailer cashed in on a “strong week’s trade” during the half term school holidays.