All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 57
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Sports Direct's swoop spells for HoF
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley realised his dream of owning a department store business with an audacious £90m pounce on House of Fraser. Retail Week considers the implications.
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NewsTopshop calls time on Chinese franchise partnership
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has suffered a fresh setback after calling time on his bid to crack China.
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NewsHouse of Fraser calls in administrators as rescue talks fail
House of Fraser has tumbled into administration after last ditch talks to save the business collapsed.
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OpinionOpinion: Will the sun shine on B&Q owner Kingfisher?
After the noises made by Wickes’ owner Travis Perkins, many would be forgiven for thinking it was time to send out a retail DIY SOS.
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NewsAmazon tax bill drops despite spike in profits
Amazon has declared its lowest UK tax bill for five years, despite almost doubling its profits.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is House of Fraser worth saving?
As House of Fraser teeters on the brink, the team discuss whether the department store business deserves to retain its place on the high street.
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NewsIceland starts selling plastic-free chewing gum
Iceland has started selling plastic-free chewing gum as it steps up its war on single-use plastic consumption.
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NewsApple closes in on $1trn valuation as profits surge
Apple has registered a spike in third-quarter sales and profits, pushing its valuation closer to the symbolic $1trn mark.
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NewsHouse of Fraser in ‘default’ on loans, Moody’s says
House of Fraser has been judged to be in technical default on its loans as the embattled business fights to stave off financial ruin.
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NewsNext sales boosted by ‘exceptionally warm weather’
Next has posted an increase in second-quarter sales, buoyed by a “prolonged period of exceptionally warm weather” throughout June and July.
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NewsDisney Stores launches online 'one-stop shop'
Disney is launching an ecommerce platform across five European markets as part of a drive to appeal to shoppers beyond its “traditional and expected” customer base.
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OpinionOpinion: Can Tesco crack the discount code?
The rumours that Tesco is launching a discount fascia have revved into overdrive, leaving the market pondering what it might mean for the grocery giant.
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NewsEx-House of Fraser boss Don McCarthy dies, aged 63
Former House of Fraser executive chairman Don McCarthy has died at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.
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NewsTesco prepares to launch discount chain within weeks
Tesco could launch a new discount chain as early as September as Britain’s biggest grocer prepares to go toe-to-toe with Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsAmazon's Gurr warns of 'civil unrest' over Brexit
Amazon’s UK boss Doug Gurr has warned there will be “civil unrest” if Britain leaves the EU without a trade deal.
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: Welcome to the supermarket 2.0
In part two of our Retail Reimagined series, examining how traditional formats would look if they were redesigned today, Luke Tugby explores the supermarket of the future.
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NewsM&S ramps up digital transformation with Octopus deal
Marks & Spencer has joined forces with Octopus Energy to revamp its energy supply business as part of its wider digital transformation plan.
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NewsHotel Chocolat tastes sales success in ‘strong’ year
Hotel Chocolat has posted an increase in full-year sales, boosted by the opening of 15 new stores and its growing online customer base.
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NewsWalmart extends Microsoft tie-up to drive digital shift
Walmart has extended its partnership with Microsoft as part of the drive to “accelerate” its digital transformation.
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NewsAsda warehouse closure plans put 260 jobs at risk
Asda has entered into consultation with more than 260 employees amid plans to shutter one of its fulfilment centres.