All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 165
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Booker's acquisition of Musgrave mean for convenience?
Booker bosses insist its acquisition of Londis and Budgens owner Musgrave will help independent retailers that run the stores to “prosper”.
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NewsQueen's Speech: Government ban VAT and income tax rises for five years
The Government will ban increases in VAT, income tax and national insurance for five years, it was revealed in The Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsAhold first-quarter revenues drop as price war takes toll on margins
Dutch grocery giant Ahold reported a drop in revenues during its first quarter as cut-price deals took their toll on profit margins.
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NewsTiger continues rapid expansion as parent Zebra's profits soar
Zebra, the owner of value retailer Tiger, recorded a 68% jump in pre-tax profits to 196m krone (£18.6m), driven by rapid expansion.
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NewsFamily spending power boosted as food and fuel costs fall
Families had an extra £17 a week in their pockets in April compared with last year thanks to falling food, fuel and utility costs.
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NewsGovernment bans exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts
Rules banning exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts came into force today, so retailers can no longer stop staff working for other employers.
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NewsRetail sales volumes surge in May as growth expectations hit 27-year high
British retail sales are “bounding ahead” as expectations for sales next month hit their highest level for 27 years, according to the CBI.
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NewsOnline retail giant Amazon starts paying corporation tax in the UK
Amazon has started paying corporation tax in Britain rather than Luxembourg after it came under fire for avoiding tax.
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NewsCampaigners call for UK supermarkets to donate food waste to charity
More than 100,000 people across the UK have called on supermarkets to give their food waste to charity after similar laws were passed in France.
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NewsBank holiday footfall boost for high street but retail parks suffer
Britain’s high streets fought back against retail parks and shopping centres over the weekend as seaside visitors boosted footfall.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe faces three week wait for judgement on Egypt case
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe faces another three week-wait to find out the result of his appeal against a prison sentence in Egypt.
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NewsHema finance chief quits after 'disappointing' €190m full-year loss
Dutch retail giant Hema has posted full-year losses, prompting the departure of its chief financial officer Ad Walter.
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NewsSupermarkets accused of more 'dodgy special offers' by Which?
Supermarkets have been accused of offering more “misleading” price deals, less than a month after Which? lodged a super-complaint against grocers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the UK's drop into deflation mean for retailers?
Britain has fallen into deflation for the first time in more than half a century, driven by falling fuel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise after 'healthy' performance
Sales at John Lewis edged up last week driven by “healthy” performance in its ecommerce operation and homewares division.
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NewsMoss Bros like-for-likes jump 7.4% as ecommerce momentum continues
Formalwear retailer Moss Bros has reported a 7.4% jump in like-for-likes as bosses remain “confident” of hitting targets.
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NewsH&M to relocate store at St David’s Dewi Saint in Cardiff
Fashion retailer H&M has revealed plans to relocate its store in St David’s Dewi Saint shopping centre in Cardiff.
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NewsAsda executes further restructuring in wake of 'unprecedented change' in market
Asda is restructuring its management teams as it adapts to “unprecedented change” in the grocery industry, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis online boss warns of Black Friday 'reputational damage'
John Lewis’s online boss believes Black Friday could inflict “reputational damage” on retailers if they fail to learn lessons from last year’s event.
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NewsAnalysis: Thorntons is still adjusting to being a commercial supplier
Thorntons boss Jonathan Hart stepped down today after four years in charge. But despite falling profits, his exit took the City by surprise.