All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 151
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VideoThe Retail Week: Grand Central, Tesco 24-hour move and Boots personalisation
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and grocery and property reporter Luke Tugby.
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AnalysisGrand Central opening in Birmingham signals city’s retail revival
Birmingham’s £150m Grand Central shopping centre has been hailed a “game-changer” for the city and retailers believe it will put the area “back on the map”.
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AnalysisRetailers hope for Rugby World Cup boost as disposable income rises 10.7%
Retailers are hoping for a “shot in the arm” during the Rugby World Cup as consumers take advantage of increased spending power.
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AnalysisIn pictures: First look inside the new Grand Central Birmingham
Grand Central Birmingham will open its doors tomorrow and centre bosses have unveiled these images ahead of the eagerly-awaited launch.
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AnalysisTesco to end 24-hour opening at two of its larger stores
Embattled supermarket giant Tesco is calling time on 24-hour opening at two of its larger stores, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisGrocery sales volumes bounce back after early August washout
Sales volumes at the UK’s 10 biggest grocers have bounced back into growth after falling for the first time in eight months in August.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s outpaces big four rivals as Asda sales slump again
Sainsbury’s was the only big four grocer to keep pace with the market as Asda suffered another sales fall, according to Kantar data.
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VideoShortcuts: How Lidl is setting the agenda in the living wage debate
As retailers weigh up the repercussions of the living wage, Luke Tugby takes 60 seconds to explain how Lidl is forging its own path.
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AnalysisMade.com boss Li: 'We are way too small to focus on the bottom line'
Made.com boss Ning Li has claimed the etailer is “way too small” to be concerned about profits as it presses ahead with global expansion.
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AnalysisMorrisons veteran Mark Harrison to oversee estate revamp
Morrisons has put supply chain and projects director Mark Harrison in charge of property as it bids to rejuvenate its store estate.
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AnalysisAo.com poised to report 30% sales surge during its second quarter
Ao is poised to report a 20% increase in UK revenues during its current quarter of trading after sales from the Ao.com site rocketed more than 30%.
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AnalysisJeweller Aurum's losses spike but sales rise after Watch Shop acquisition
Aurum, the jewellery group that owns watch brands including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, has reported a spike in full-year losses to £2.2m.
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AnalysisMade.com losses widen but sales soar as it bolsters international presence
Made.com has reported a widening of its full-year losses to £5.3m despite a 63.4% surge in sales as it bolsters its international presence.
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AnalysisFrench Connection losses increase amid 'disappointing' spring sales
French Connection has reported a pre-tax loss of £7.9m during its first half following “disappointing performance” of its spring collection.
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Grocers race to convert sales as Rugby World Cup kicks off
The grocers forecast soaring sales in a host of key food categories during the Rugby World Cup when it kicks off in London tonight.
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M&S uses virtual reality headsets to launch Loft homewares range
Marks & Spencer is hosting a series of pop-up virtual reality ‘hacks’ to mark the launch of its new Loft homewares range.
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Infographic: John Lewis sales jump 5% as weather drives fashion performance
John Lewis sales jumped 5% to £75.77m last week as colder weather drove sales of its winter fashion lines and premium bedding.
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Poundland takeover of rival 99p Stores given full clearance by CMA
Poundland’s takeover of value retail rival 99p Stores has been given full clearance by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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M&Co boss Iain McGeoch steps down after more than 50 years at the helm
Scottish fashion tycoon Iain McGeoch has stepped down as chairman and chief executive of M&Co after more than 50 years at the helm.
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NewsAngus Thirlwell on consumer loyalty and having a taste for success
The founder of Hotel Chocolat discusses the importance of his constant desire to go the extra mile for the chocolatier’s loyal customers.