All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 74
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NewsToday in retail: Frenetic Friday for Wilko and Jigsaw
Retailers are living in turbulent times – and a frenetic Friday has only added to the sense of struggle.
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NewsJigsaw owner puts fashion chain up for sale
Jigsaw is on the hunt for a new owner as the high street chain grapples with an increasingly turbulent fashion market.
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NewsAmazon profits fall despite third-quarter sales surge
Amazon profits fell in its third quarter but shares in the business soared as it beat market expectations.
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AnalysisBuy, sell or hold? Sports Direct takes stock of shares
Sports Direct has drafted in a head of strategic investments to review the shareholdings the retailer has built up in other businesses.
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NewsSelfridges profits jump as investment plan pays off
Selfridges has posted a jump in profits as its ambitious investment strategy began to bear fruit.
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NewsWest End retailers poised for Christmas spending spree
Retailers across London’s West End are set to profit from a Christmas spending spree as international shoppers snap up Brexit bargains.
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NewsDixons Carphone retail director Smith quits to join DFS
Dixons Carphone retail director Nick Smith is exiting the retailer after 30 years to create the same role at sofa specialist DFS, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: New Look is right to turn to an old face
We’ve been here before. With New Look battered, bruised and seemingly on the ropes, the embattled business desperately needs a saviour.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales hit by milder weather
John Lewis suffered a slump in sales last week as milder than usual weather impacted its performance in fashion and home.
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DataData: Halloween spending to hit £481m despite slowdown
Growth in Halloween spending will slow this year as consumers splash less cash on home decorations and entertainment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are retail’s next chief executives?
Retail Week speaks to headhunters and industry-watchers to determine who will be in the driving seat of Britain’s biggest retailers in the next few years.
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NewsToday in retail: Business groups apply Brexit pressure
As if it wasn’t already feeling the heat, the Government is now under even more pressure to quickly secure a Brexit deal.
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NewsDr Martens profits spike as store expansion pays off
Dr Martens has posted a spike in profits in sales as investment into new stores and its ecommerce business bore fruit.
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NewsHut Group builds acquisition war chest with £515m credit
The Hut Group has secured a £515m revolving credit facility to bolster its acquisition war chest.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches formal menswear range
Sainsbury’s has thrown down the gauntlet to the likes of Moss Bros, Reiss and Ted Baker by launching its first formal menswear range.
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NewsBrexit: Business groups warn of 'serious' jobs risk
The UK’s five biggest business lobby groups have urged the Government to secure a Brexit transition deal in order to maintain jobs and investment.
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NewsHobbs profits rise as turnaround plan bears fruit
Hobbs has posted an increase in full-year profits and sales as the retailer’s turnaround plan begins to pay dividends.
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NewsDebenhams dismisses claims of 'immoral' supplier demands
Debenhams has hit back at accusations that it demanded “immoral” discounts from its suppliers, following reports over the weekend.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches ‘concierge-style’ shopping
John Lewis is launching a ‘concierge-style’ shopping service as part of wider plans to “reinvent” its department stores.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury’s job cuts, Asos and Topshop
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories from the past week including Sainsbury’s job cuts, Asos’ profits and Topshop’s store ‘reset’ programme.