All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 56
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NewsTesco expected to launch discount chain next week
Tesco is poised to launch its new discount chain next week as Britain’s biggest grocer goes head to head with Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsDebenhams chairman Cheshire slams speculation 'circus'
Debenhams chairman Sir Ian Cheshire has hit out at “nosy neighbours” who he says have created a “circus” of speculation regarding its future.
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NewsJack Wills in crunch landlord talks to fend off CVA
Jack Wills is in crunch talks with landlords as it seeks to stave off a CVA, Retail Week understands.
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NewsB&Q names Graham Bell as boss amid Kingfisher reshuffle
Kingfisher has named Screwfix chief executive Graham Bell as B&Q’s new UK and Ireland boss amid a management reshuffle, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOffice Outlet CVA approved by creditors
Office Outlet will shutter four of its stores, with the loss of almost 50 jobs, after creditors unanimously approved its CVA.
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NewsFenwick profits slump as it axes 400 roles
Fenwick has suffered plummeting full-year profits and axed more than 400 roles as it moves to “embrace change” gripping the retail sector.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill closes House of Fraser concessions
House of Fraser has suffered a fresh blow after Edinburgh Woollen Mill shuttered all concessions it operates within its department stores.
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NewsHalfords sales rise buoyed by new ranges
Halfords has hailed a “solid” start to its financial year as sales increased despite the “challenging retail environment”.
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NewsAugust retail sales increase driven by groceries
Retail sales edged up in August as inflation-driven increases in grocery sales were largely offset by falling non-food revenues.
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NewsMike Ashley accuses HoF bosses of misleading suppliers
Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley has accused House of Fraser’s former bosses of “totally” misleading suppliers and the retailer’s warehouse operator.
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NewsHomebase to axe 42 stores as creditors approve CVA
Homebase has been given the green light to shut 42 of its stores after its CVA plan was approved by creditors.
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NewsHouse of Fraser warehouses close again amid XPO row
House of Fraser’s distribution centres have closed for a second time amid the ongoing row between new owner Mike Ashley and XPO Logistics.
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VideoAre landlords getting a raw deal from CVAs?
Today we hear whether Homebase’s CVA will be approved. Landlords affected by CVAs have wanted to contend or even block the process. The team discuss whether landlords are being unfairly penalised and if they are right to kick up a fuss.
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NewsWarm September to cost retailers '£80m per week'
Warmer weather in September could cost non-food retailers £80m per week, a new report has warned.
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InterviewInterview: How Argos creates a culture of innovation
It’s fair to say things have changed a little at Argos since its digital director Mark Steel joined the business more than 20 years ago.
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NewsBHS auditor PwC slammed in damning watchdog report
Financial accounts of failed department store chain BHS contained “incomplete, inaccurate and misleading” statements following failings by auditor PwC, a new report has ruled.
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NewsJack Wills founder Williams ousted amid row with owner
Jack Wills founder Peter Williams is to exit the business following a bust-up with its private equity owner BlueGem.
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NewsSainsbury's pilots checkout-less scan-and-go payments
Sainsbury’s has launched a new scan, pay and go smartphone app that will allow shoppers to pay for products without visiting a checkout.
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NewsAmazon faces crackdown over ‘misleading’ delivery claims
Amazon is set to be told by the UK’s advertising regulator to stop claiming that it guarantees next-day deliveries through its Prime subscription service.