All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 174
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NewsIndustry unveils plan to transform digital health of high streets by 2020
Retail industry leaders have unveiled a five-year strategy to “reinvigorate” UK high streets with a host of digital schemes.
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NewsFrench grocer Carrefour reaps rewards of turnaround plan as profits rise
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported a rise in operating profits as the turnaround of its European business starts to bear fruit.
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NewsCovent Garden to become 'lifestyle hub' with menswear offer poised to triple
The menswear offer in London’s Covent Garden will more than triple after five fashion brands signed up to the first phase of a “lifestyle hub”.
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NewsCo-op drafts in Ian Ellis from Wilko as its new chief financial officer
The Co-operative Group has today unveiled Ian Ellis as its new chief financial officer as it continues to restructure its management team.
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NewsFriars Walk development in Newport to open in November
The £100m Friars Walk development in Newport, South Wales, will officially open its doors on November 12, developers have revealed.
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NewsLidl hires Michelin-starred chef to hammer home quality message
Discounter Lidl has teamed up with Michelin-starred chef Kevin Love in a bid to hammer home its message of quality.
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NewsTesco reshuffle continues as it drafts in Unilever's Byron Grote
Tesco has continued its board shake up with the exit of another non-executive director and the apointment of Unilever’s Byron Grote.
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NewsFormer Morrisons executive Paul Coyle jailed for insider trading
The former treasurer and head of tax at supermarket giant Morrisons has been jailed for a year after pleading guilty to insider trading.
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NewsLondon's West End set for 3m sq ft of new retail space as area's sales hit £11bn
More than 3m sq ft of new retail space is expected to be created in London’s West End over the next two years as stores aim to cash in on booming tourism.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch click-and-collect service in 100 stores
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has launched its first grocery click-and-collect service – and will roll out the scheme at 100 stores across the UK by the end of the year.
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NewsMcColl's boss Lancaster says it has 'financial firepower' to compete after IPO
McColl’s boss James Lancaster has laid down the gauntlet to its convenience rivals, claiming the retailer’s floatation has handed it the “financial firepower” to “compete with anybody.”
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AnalysisIn the news: Booths first chief executive Chris Dee profiled
What’s in a name? In the case of upmarket northern grocer Booths’ first ever chief executive Chris Dee, the answer is “plenty”.
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AnalysisThorntons boss refuses to blame reduced supermarket orders for profits slump
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart has refused to blame reduced orders from supermarkets for the retailer’s tumbling profits.
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NewsAnalysis: Dia boss on how UK supermarkets can learn from Spanish grocers
Spanish discounter Dia believes UK supermarkets can learn from their European counterparts by franchising stores to local entrepreneurs.
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NewsBillionaire Buffett admits 'embarrassment' over Tesco investment
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has admitted he is “embarrassed” for taking too long to exit a £1.5bn investment in supermarket giant Tesco.
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NewsSports Direct faces City backlash over search for finance director
Sports Direct is facing growing unrest among its shareholders over the retailer’s ongoing search for a new finance director.
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NewsTPG 'in advanced talks' over £120m deal to acquire Poundworld
TPG is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Poundworld in a deal that could be worth more than £120m.
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NewsGame Digital acquires games festival organiser Multiplay for £20m
Video games retailer Game Digital has acquired games festival organiser Multiplay for £20m as it seeks to improve its fortunes.
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NewsThorntons profits slump 10% as supermarket price war melts sales
Thorntons profits slumped 10% as the supermarket price war took its toll on the confectionery retailer.
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NewsIntu boss insists shopping centres will continue to succeed
David Fischel, the boss of shopping centre landlord Intu, has said shopping centres are “adapting” to changing consumer trends.