All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 87
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NewsToday in retail: Retailers with staying power
With great power comes great responsibility – just ask the likes of Jeff Bezos, Seb James, Dave Lewis and Mike Coupe.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by price-match promotions
John Lewis’ sales jumped last week as price-matching promotions across clothing, cookware and dining products wooed shoppers.
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NewsInflation hits highest rate for almost four years
Inflation hit its highest rate in almost four years in May, driven by rising prices of games, toys and hobbies.
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NewsKurt Geiger snaps up ex-Boots executive Robin Phillips
Former Boots and Waitrose executive Robin Phillips has joined Kurt Geiger as its new director of digital, Retail Week has learned.
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VideoPower List: Who are the ones to watch?
The Retail Week team outline who they think will have the biggest impact on the retail industry in the year to come.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco and Morrisons bosses worth every penny
As the hotly debated issue of executive pay continues to fall under the microscope, this week the focus will turn on Tesco and Morrisons.
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NewsOcado unveils financing plans as profits rise
Ocado has revealed plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds by launching bonds and extending its credit facility.
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NewsNew Look menswear and footwear bosses exit
New Look’s menswear director Christopher Englinde and women’s footwear, accessories and beauty director Amanda Wain have both left the fast-fashion chain.
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NewsMorrisons could face investor revolt over Potts' pay
Morrisons could face a shareholder backlash over executive pay at its AGM this week after a leading voting adviser recommended opposing its remuneration report.
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DataData: Tesco-Booker merger divides shopper opinion
More than a third of shoppers believe Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker will deliver better value for money, a new survey has found.
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NewsMamas & Papas in double blow as boss and chairman quit
Mamas & Papas has suffered a double blow after boss Jonathon Fitzgerald and chairman Derek Lovelock quit their roles at the nursery specialist.
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NewsNisa drafts in bankers to explore possible sale
Nisa Retail has drafted in bankers to advise over a potential sale of the business, according to reports.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does election result mean for retail?
Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general election backfired as the Conservative Party lost its majority, plunging the UK into further political uncertainty.
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AnalysisRetail chiefs: 'Worst election result we could have'
After the snap election resulted in a hung parliament, Retail Week spoke to retail executives to gauge reaction across the industry.
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NewsMatalan profits rise amid full-price sales drive
Matalan’s parent company has reported an increase in full-year profits as the retailer rowed back on discounting.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe paid £1.6m despite profit slump
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe was paid £1.6m in his first full year in charge, despite a 64% slump in profits.
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NewsUK general election ends in hung parliament
The general election has resulted in a hung parliament as the Conservative party lost their majority.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Ocado's deal, Arcadia and Tesco
The team discuss the biggest stories from the retail sector over the past seven days including news of Ocado’s international deal.
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NewsUniqlo swings to loss as euro slump hits profits
Uniqlo has swung to a pre-tax loss as investment in its expansion plan and the weakening euro against the dollar hampered its bottom line.
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NewsUpdated: Boohoo sales rocket amid £50m share listing
Boohoo has unveiled surging first-quarter sales and successfully raised £50m through the listing of new shares to help fund a new warehouse.