All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 161
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NewsLidl names Daniel Marasch as chairman of its German operations
Lidl has revealed that Daniel Marasch has been promoted to chairman of grocer’s German board following the departure of Raimund Matthias.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The opportunities for Ao.com and other retailers in Austria
Ao.com boss John Roberts is preparing to ramp up the etailer’s European expansion after targeting a move into the Netherlands or Austria.
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NewsWaitrose boss Price: Supermarkets face 'failure' if price war continues
Waitrose boss Mark Price has warned that Britain’s biggest supermarkets could face disaster if the price war continues to escalate.
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NewsElectricals etailer AO World poised to expand its European operations
AO World is poised to expand its presence on the continent as it continues its drive to become “the best electricals retailer in Europe”.
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NewsLidl considers taking its wine business online to boost UK growth
Discounter Lidl is considering a move into ecommerce in a bid to continue its rapid UK growth and steal further market share from its rivals.
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NewsAsda brings back famous pocket tap in new ad campaign
Asda is bringing back its famous pocket tap in a new TV ad, but bosses say it marks a “new chapter” of its brand.
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NewsCo-op targets London expansion and eyes concessions in its larger stores
Co-operative Food will open up to 50 new convenience stores in and around London this year, boss Steve Murrells has revealed.
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NewsSupermarket sales rise but Asda 'falling behind' its rivals, says Nielsen
Supermarket sales rose for the seventh straight month in June, but Asda is “falling behind its peer group,” according to new figures.
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NewsCasio bids to rival Apple by launching its first smartwatch
Japanese watchmaker Casio is poised to do battle with technology giant Apple after revealing plans to launch its own smartwatch.
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NewsRetailers warned on Black Friday as consumers slam 'unprepared' stores
Retailers have been urged to up the ante on Black Friday after two thirds of consumers said stores were “not prepared” last year.
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NewsRetailers reap rewards of heatwave as sales soar along with temperatures
Sales are soaring as much as the temperatures this week as retailers across the country capitalise on Britain’s mid-summer heatwave.
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NewsPep&Co launch: Full list of the discounter's confirmed store locations
Discount fashion retailer Pep&Co opened its first high street store in Kettering today and plans to open a total of 50 in a period of just 50 days.
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NewsWHSmith follows Sainsbury's in penning deal with Western Union
WHSmith has become the latest retailer to link up with Western Union in a deal that will allow customers to make global money transfers in-store.
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NewsApple 'assessing next steps' after anti-trust ruling on ebook prices
Apple said it is “assessing next steps” after a US court upheld a judge’s ruling that it conspired with publishers to increase ebook prices.
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NewsStore Gallery: Asda opens its first high street store in Wealdstone
Supermarket giant Asda has made its first foray on to the high street after opening a new 12,430 sq ft store in Wealdstone.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner admits grocer may not sign international deal in 2015
Ocado boss Tim Steiner said the grocer may not find an international partner this year, but reaffirmed his confidence that a deal will be signed.
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NewsMorrisons and Co-op continue recoveries as sales rise at both grocers
The two embattled grocers have continued their fightback by outperforming the market, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel data.
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NewsOcado half-year sales and EBITDA rise: What the analysts say
Online grocer Ocado has reported an 11.4% jump in half-year EBITDA driven by a strong uplift in retail sales. Here is what the analysts say.
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VideoFour Sites: The architecture and design of this year's shopping centres
Watch the first episode of Retail Week’s new four-part documentary series, as we take a closer look at the shopping centres opening in the UK this year.
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VideoWatch: What the Greek debt crisis means for British retailers in 60 seconds
As the Greek referendum on the new bailout deal looms, we explain how some British retailers are preparing for a variety of outcomes.