All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 91
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NewsJohn Lewis books £36m charge over wage regulations
The John Lewis Partnership has made a provision of £36m to cover potential costs of national minimum wage regulations.
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NewsLate Easter boosted retail sales in April
Retail sales jumped last month as the late Easter weekend drove purchases across the sector.
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NewsRetailers slip down The Sunday Times Rich List
Retailers have tumbled down this year’s The Sunday Times Rich List as turbulent market conditions take a toll on personal fortunes.
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OpinionOpinion: Should Sainsbury’s bank its own Booker?
Sainsbury’s delivered a mixed bag of a full-year results statement when it updated the market last week.
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NewsEx-John Lewis boss Street elected West Midlands mayor
Former John Lewis boss Andy Street has been elected as mayor of the West Midlands.
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NewsStore Twenty One teeters on brink of administration
Store Twenty One has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after defaulting on rent payments, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBHS: Former owner Retail Acquisitions on the brink
Former BHS owner Retail Acquisitions is on the brink of liquidation following a high court ruling.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the force is with Morrisons
On May the fourth – what has become affectionately known as Star Wars Day – the force is well and truly with Morrisons.
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NewsMorrisons eyes own label push to tackle inflation
Morrisons chief executive David Potts is bidding to leverage and expand the grocer’s own brand ranges in an effort to combat inflation.
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NewsMorrisons racks up sixth consecutive quarter of growth
Morrisons has racked up its sixth consecutive quarter of sales growth as the grocer continues its turnaround efforts.
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NewsNext cuts top-end profit guidance
Next has reduced the upper end of its full-year profit guidance after suffering a slump in first quarter sales.
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NewsAsos dumps controversial employment agency Transline
Asos has terminated its contract with Transline, piling further pressure on the controversial employment agency.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter sales boosted by US and Asia Pacific
Yoox Net-a-Porter registered a bigger than expected increase in first-quarter sales, driven by strong sales in the US and Asia Pacific.
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AnalysisSeven things we learned from Sainsbury's results
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe hailed a “pivotal” year for Sainsbury’s despite a third consecutive year of declining pre-tax profit.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe targets return to profit growth
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe is confident it can rebuild profitability over the next “three to five” years after suffering another fall in full-year earnings.
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NewsToday in retail: Ocado shares rally on M&S speculation
Ocado’s share price has rallied today amid speculation that the online grocer could pen a deal with Marks & Spencer.
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco’s Bellini on health, reputation and celebs
Tesco has launched a campaign to help its customers eat more healthily, featuring price cuts, in-store signage and TV advertising.
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NewsMorrisons slashes prices on 1,000 products
Morrisons has slashed prices on more than 1,000 products as the grocer bids to continue its sales momentum.
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AnalysisAgenda: Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and grocery share
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Next and the latest grocery market share data all on the agenda.
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NewsConsumer confidence 'stable' despite economic concerns
Consumer confidence remained “surprisingly stable” in April despite concerns over the UK economy as it presses ahead with plans to exit the EU.