All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 30
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NewsCoronavirus: PM urges Brits to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres
The prime minister has urged people to avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants, theatres and other social environments as part of new measures to combat coronavirus.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers are the unsung heroes of the coronavirus crisis
For too long, retail has been cut a raw deal.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail’s star quality shines through
Now more than ever, with retail facing some of the most challenging conditions it has ever known, we should take time to celebrate the accomplishments of this brilliant industry.
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InterviewInterview: Dave Lewis – ‘I didn’t save Tesco, 300,000 other people did’
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has overseen a transformative turnaround in his five-and-a-half years at the helm. The winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award tells the story of his time in charge.
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NewsMorrisons slashes prices on 500 grocery products
Morrisons has slashed the prices of hundreds of staple grocery items as it fights back against its big four and discount rivals.
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NewsMoss Bros to be bought by Crew Clothing owner Michael Shina
Moss Bros is set for a return to private ownership after agreeing terms on a cash bid from the owners of Crew Clothing.
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NewsAdidas and Puma profits battered by coronavirus
Sportswear giants Adidas and Puma have suffered a drop in sales in China as a result of coronavirus and warned the disruption would impact other markets.
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NewsWHSmith warns on profit as coronavirus hits travel business
WHSmith has slashed its full-year profit forecast as the coronavirus pandemic takes it toll on its travel division.
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NewsTesco loses Jack’s MD Lawrence Harvey to Barclays
The boss of Tesco’s Jack’s discount chain is leaving the business to join Barclays.
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NewsAmazon starts selling checkout-less tech to retail rivals
Amazon has started selling the technology behind its checkout-less Amazon Go stores to other retailers.
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NewsJohn Lewis pays lowest bonus since 1953 as profits slump
John Lewis Partnership will pay staff its lowest bonus for more than 60 years after suffering a drop in full-year profits and a write-down in the value of its property.
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NewsB&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher relegated from FTSE 100
DIY giant Kingfisher has been booted out of the FTSE 100 following its quarterly review.
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NewsTesco to price match Aldi on hundreds of products
Tesco is to price match Aldi on hundreds of grocery products as it bids to win back market share from its discount rival.
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OpinionOpinion: The CMA is on a power trip – and retail should be worried
Lord Andrew Tyrie hasn’t written his memoirs yet. If and when he does, he might want to consider borrowing the title: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.
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NewsCoronavirus: Half of UK retailers grappling supply chain disruption
More than half of UK retailers are already grappling supply chain disruption in the wake of coronavirus, new research has revealed.
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NewsDixons Carphone hires ex-John Lewis exec Connolly as commercial chief
Dixons Carphone has named former John Lewis Partnership executive Ed Connolly as its new chief commercial officer.
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NewsCoronavirus could spark UK economic growth downgrade
The coronavirus crisis could spark a downgrade of economic growth in the UK, the governor of the Bank of England has warned.
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NewsWalmart to take on Amazon Prime with subscription service launch
Walmart is preparing to launch a subscription service to rival Amazon Prime in the US.
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NewsTesco to axe 1,800 roles in store bakery shake-up
Tesco is to axe more than 1,800 roles as part of sweeping changes to the way it operates its in-store bakeries.
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OpinionOpinion: Walmart’s $50bn onslaught on Amazon has lessons for all
Walmart might have disappointed analysts with a fourth-quarter sales slowdown, but its online business is powering ahead amid a concerted counterattack on Amazon.