All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 77
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VideoThe Retail Week: House of Fraser, Sainsbury's and Aldi
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest news stories in the industry over the past seven days including David Walmsley’s departure from House of Fraser.
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NewsFormer Co-op boss Pennycook named new BRC chairman
Former Co-op chief executive Richard Pennycook has been appointed as chairman elect of the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsToday in retail: Moss Bros suits up for overseas push
After delivering a jump in pre-tax profit at its half-year stage, Moss Bros is in a confident enough mood to step up its overseas plans.
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NewsMoss Bros starts selling through Asos and Amazon US
Moss Bros has started selling selected ranges on Asos and Amazon’s US website as it bids to boost sales and brand awareness overseas.
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NewsEx-M&S boss Sir Richard Greenbury dies
Former Marks & Spencer chairman and chief executive Sir Richard Greenbury has died at the age of 81.
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VideoWatch: Shoe Zone boss Nick Davis eyes 50 big box stores
Shoe Zone boss Nick Davis is targeting 50 big box stores in the coming years – and believes “the sky’s the limit” for the new format.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to launch new subscription service
Hotel Chocolat is launching a new subscription service as part of a drive to give customers access to its products “wherever they are”.
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NewsBoohoo ups sales guidance as profits and revenues rocket
Boohoo has upped its full-year sales guidance after hailing a spike in sales and profits during its first half.
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NewsHotel Chocolat tastes success as profits double
Hotel Chocolat has posted a surge in profits as sales growth, new store openings and margin gains sweetened its bottom line.
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NewsMike Ashley firm's profits dented by Sports Direct woes
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley’s personal investment vehicle suffered a slump in profits last year amid a “tough trading environment” for the retailer.
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OpinionGrocers must come clean about cost of online delivery
Marks & Spencer became the latest retailer to take its grocery business online this week when it lifted the lid on a one-hour delivery trial.
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NewsBlue Inc losses ballooned prior to CVA deal
Blue Inc has suffered ballooning losses but insisted it can stave off turbulent market conditions to continue trading “for the foreseeable future”.
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NewsSainsbury’s trials checkout-free payments
Sainsbury’s is piloting checkout-free shopping in-store, allowing customers to pay via an app rather than queuing at the tills.
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NewsToday in retail: Can Microsoft take a bite out of Apple?
Dyson. Reserved. Asics. New Balance. It’s an impressive list of names that have launched flagship stores in London over the past 18 months.
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NewsMicrosoft to launch first UK store on Oxford Circus
Microsoft is on the cusp of securing its first UK store on London’s Oxford Circus, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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NewsOpinion: Hotel Chocolat is brewing a recipe for success
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has proven a hotbed for rapidly growing retailers in the UK since its formation just over 20 years ago.
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NewsTM Lewin names ex-Debenhams exec as international boss
TM Lewin has hired former Debenhams executive John Scott as its new international director, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOcado CFO cautions on costs as it grows new warehouse
Ocado has cautioned that costs will rise in its current financial year as it presses ahead with plans to grow its new Andover warehouse.
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NewsData: Tesco outgrows big four as Co-op loses ground
Tesco outgrew its big four rivals again in September as convenience specialist the Co-op emerged as the only major grocer to lose sales.
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NewsKurt Geiger profits jump as online sales surge
Kurt Geiger has posted a jump in full-year profits and sales driven by spikes in sales online and within its women’s categories.