All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 179
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NewsFoyles chief executive Sam Husain to retire from the bookseller
Sam Husain is retiring from his role as chief executive of bookseller Foyles, the retailer revealed today.
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NewsConsumer spending at its highest level for three years, Deloitte says
Consumer spending on non-essential items has reached its highest level for three years thanks to falling fuel and food prices.
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NewsWaitrose to create 2,000 jobs as part of expansion plans
Waitrose will create 2,000 new jobs this year as part of the upmarket grocer’s ambitious store expansion and opening plan.
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NewsFashion retailer Mango appoints Toni Ruiz as chief financial officer
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has continued to restructure its management team with the appointment of Toni Ruiz as chief financial officer.
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NewsMr Porter and Google join forces for Kingsman film launch
Luxury menswear retailer Mr Porter has teamed up with Google to give consumers the chance to “star” in new movie Kingsman: The Secret Service.
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NewsWork to bring retail units to London's Centre Point gets underway
Work to bring a host of retail units to London’s iconic Centre Point is now underway.
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NewsAlibaba founder Jack Ma targets annual sales of more than £313bn
The founder of Chinese etailer Alibaba, Jack Ma, has unveiled ambitious plans to grow its consumer base to 2 billion people around the world.
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NewsAt a glance: BHS, the loss-making retailer put up for sale
As Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green puts BHS up for sale, Retail Week takes a detailed look at the history of the retailer.
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NewsBookseller Foyles to open second store outside of London
Bookseller Foyles has revealed plans to open a store at the Grand Central Birmingham shopping centre development.
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NewsUS variety store chain Dollar Tree agrees $8.5bn deal for rival Family Dollar
US variety store chain Family Dollar has agreed to a big money merger with rival retailer Dollar Tree despite receiving a higher offer from another rival.
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NewsZara owner Inditex appoints Iñigo de Llano as new UK managing director
Spanish fashion giant Inditex has appointed Iñigo de Llano as its new UK managing director, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsRetail sales jump 4.3% in December as food and fuel prices fall
Retail sales in December rose 4.3% year on year as shoppers flocked to supermarkets to buy fuel and take advantage of falling oil prices.
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NewsNotcutts Christmas like-for-likes jump 11.8% as it unveils new chairman
Garden centre group Notcutts has reported record-breaking Christmas sales after its like-for-likes rocketed 11.8%.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop delivers record-breaking festive figures
Original Factory Shop has reported record-breaking Christmas trading figures, driven by sales of festive gifts.
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NewsTrinity Leeds owner Land Securities launches digital loyalty scheme
Trinity Leeds owner Land Securities will trial a new digital customer loyalty scheme in a bid to drive footfall at the shopping centre.
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NewsStaff numbers rise in December after eight consecutive months of decline
The number of full-time retail staff rose 0.9% year on year in December as employers expanded their workforce to meet Christmas demand.
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NewsRihanna wins legal battle against Topshop over T-shirt image
Pop star Rihanna has won a legal battle against Topshop over her image being used on a T-shirt without her permission.
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NewsSuperdrug owner AS Watson buys 50 health and beauty stores from Dirx
Superdrug owner AS Watson has unveiled a deal to purchase 50 shops from Dutch health and beauty specialist Dirx Drugstores.
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NewsCard Factory like-for-likes up 1.8% after 'solid' Christmas
Card Factory has reported a like-for-like sales increase of 1.8% over an 11-month period, and says it achieved “solid” Christmas trading.
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NewsTesco launches online network to improve relationship with suppliers
Tesco has launched an online community for suppliers as it strives to restore trust and transparancy among its partners and customers.