All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 172
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NewsWaitrose partners with Johnson Cleaners in 120 superstores
Waitrose has struck a deal with Johnson Cleaners to offer drop-off-and-collect dry cleaning and laundry services in its stores.
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NewsAldi denies reports it is poised for an online launch in the UK
German discounter Aldi has denied reports that it is poised to launch an online grocery offer in the UK.
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NewsAldi becomes first ever official supermarket partner of Team GB
German discounter Aldi has become the first ever supermarket to become an official partner of Great Britain’s Olympic athletes.
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AnalysisIn the news: Homebase’s new managing director Echo Lu profiled
After 10 years in various roles at supermarket giant Tesco, Echo Lu was today officially revealed as Homebase’s new managing director.
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NewsAsda and Decathlon aim to score with sports store tie-up
Asda has struck a partnership with Decathlon that will enable the French sports giant to pilot a shop-in-shop format for supermarkets.
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NewsBudget 2015: Chancellor to review business rates and cut corporation tax
Chancellor George Osborne has pledged that the Government will carry out a review of business rates, which have “not kept pace” with the economy.
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NewsMeadowhall shopping centre in Yorkshire poised for £50m refurbishment
Yorkshire’s Meadowhall shopping centre is poised to undergo a “substantial” £50m refurbishment as part of its 25th birthday celebrations.
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NewsNetto unveils further store openings as part of Sainsbury's tie up
Danish discounter Netto has revealed it will open two new UK stores in November as part of wider plans to open 15 supermarkets this year.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke hails Government's business rates review
Asda boss Andy Clarke has hailed the Government’s “radical” review into business rates as “significant progress” for retailers.
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NewsSamsonite sales surge as it prepares aggressive drive on retail sales
Luggage manufacturer Samsonite has reported its highest ever sales figure after a 17% surge last year, as it prepares to push its direct retail sales.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe says the grocery price war will get 'more intense'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the grocery price war will become “more intense” as supermarket giants continue their fightback against discounters.
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NewsMorrisons boss David Potts will 'listen as hard as possible' to staff and shoppers
New Morrisons chief executive David Potts has pledged to “listen as hard as I possibly can” to shoppers and staff in his bid to transform the grocer.
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NewsMinimum wage increase will cost retailers hundreds of millions
The national minimum wage will increase by 20p an hour to £6.70 from October this year, in a move that will cost UK retailers hundreds of millions of pounds.
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NewsFrench Connection reduces losses but like-for-like sales fall
French Connection has reported smaller losses for the year as it continues its turnaround plan, but like-for-likes in its retail division have continued to fall.
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NewsSainsbury's sales dip for fifth straight quarter as it warns of 'challenging' year
Sainsbury’s has suffered a slump in like-for-like sales for the fifth consecutive quarter as it warned that trading will “remain challenging” in 2015.
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NewsToys R Us launches 'selfie stations' in stores across Asia
Toys R Us is introducing ‘Selfie Stations’ to its stores across Asia in a drive to create a ‘theme park’ shopping experience for customers.
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NewsWalmart introduces 'Women Owned' logo on product packaging
US supermarket giant Walmart has introduced a new logo that it will place on products from female-owned companies.
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NewsOnline retail sales up 6% in February as shoppers snap up Valentine's gifts
Online retail sales increased 6% last month as the strong performance of Valentine’s Day presents edged up overall sales.
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NewsAo World chairman 'remains committed' despite selling £10m stake
Ao World bosses insist its non-executive chairman Richard Rose “remains committed to the company” despite selling a £10m stake in the etailer.
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NewsNet loss of UK stores triples as digital takes its toll on high streets
The net loss of stores almost tripled in 2014 as the high street continued to respond to competition from online and changing consumer demand.