All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 81
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NewsHotel Chocolat to debut in Ireland in expansion push
Hotel Chocolat has secured its first store in Ireland as the retailer ramps up efforts to expand outside the UK.
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AnalysisRoadtrip: What is the jewel in Scotland's retail crown?
The latest stop of Retail Week’s summer roadtrip takes us to Scotland where we visit Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and the Highlands.
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NewsToday in retail: Asda’s jobs pain for long-term gain
Asda’s decision to place 3,257 store staff into consultation would have been fraught with pain, but it’s one for the grocer’s long-term gain.
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NewsAsda to slash store staff levels, impacting 3,200 jobs
Asda could axe hundreds of store staff and slash the working hours of thousands more as it battles to cut costs.
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NewsZalando sales surge as customer numbers increase
Zalando has posted surging half-year sales as its customer base and the average number of orders they place per year both increased.
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NewsMorrisons vows not to sell 'fake farm' own-label brands
Morrisons has taken a swipe at its grocery rivals by pledging not to sell ‘fake farm’ own-label brands.
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NewsCard Factory sales spike amid store expansion plan
Card Factory has posted a jump in like-for-like sales during its first half as the business presses ahead with a drive to broaden its proposition.
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NewsDFS profits to be hit by 'weaker' sales in second half
DFS has cautioned that full-year profitability will come in “at the low end” of its guided range following “weaker trading” during its second half.
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DataData: Safeway still resonates with two-thirds of shoppers
The Safeway brand is still recognisable to two-thirds of shoppers despite disappearing from high streets more than a decade ago, new data suggests.
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NewsMaplin hires ex-Tesco director Robin Terrell as non-exec
Maplin has appointed former Tesco chief customer officer Robin Terrell as a non-executive director.
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DataData: The UK's top 40 disposable income goldmines
Traditionally, London and the Southeast represent key geographies for retailers establishing or expanding their property portfolios, but where else should they be focusing their attention?
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NewsReserved partners with Kate Moss ahead of London launch
Reserved has partnered with supermodel Kate Moss ahead of its UK launch on Oxford Street next month.
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NewsWhite Stuff profits drop in 'a year of investment'
White Stuff has posted a drop in earnings following “a year of investment” into its store expansion plan.
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NewsSainsbury's to hike pay for 135,000 store staff
Sainsbury’s has unveiled plans to hike hourly pay for its shopfloor staff, days after proposed cuts to its head office workforce emerged.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury’s won’t be last to wield axe
It’s, unfortunately, becoming an all too familiar story – retailers unveiling swathes of job cuts to slash costs and adapt to the rapidly changing trading landscape.
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NewsCo-op extends membership scheme to electricals business
The Co-op has extended its membership scheme to allow shoppers to redeem and earn rewards through its online electricals business.
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NewsTesco to replace 5p carrier bags with 'bags for life'
Tesco has unveiled plans to scrap single-use 5p carrier bags and replace them with new ‘bags for life.’
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AnalysisFive lessons retailers can learn from Manchester United
With just one week to go until the new Premier League season kicks off, a host of contenders are preparing to do battle for the title.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Morrisons, McColl’s, B&M and DFS
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories this week, including Morrisons’ swoop on McColl’s and B&M’s move into the grocery sector.
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NewsToday in retail: DFS and Sofology cosy up
It’s fast becoming a week of deals in the retail sector, with consolidation seemingly the order of the day.