All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 50
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NewsCo-op sells farming business for £249m to focus on retail business
The Co-op is selling its farming business for £249m to the Wellcome Trust as it seeks to focus on its core retail and consumer services.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose to be handed peerage by Conservatives
Sir Stuart Rose, the former Marks & Spencer boss, who currently chairs Ocado and Fat Face, is expected to be handed a peerage.
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NewsOffice is believed to be preparing for stock market flotation in 2015
Office is believed to be preparing for a stock market flotation of the business that would value the company at £300m.
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NewsHomebase circled by turnaround firms Apollo and OpCapita
Homebase has attracted the interest of turnaround investors Apollo and OpCapita, who are understood to be working on a takeover bid.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Homebase, Office and Industrie
Retail news round-up on August 1, 2014: Turnaround firms circle Homebase, Sir Terry Leahy invests in tech start-up, Office eyes flotation and more.
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NewsRising energy prices are homeowners' biggest fear, says Kingfisher report
Rising and unpredictable energy prices are homeowners’ biggest fear across Europe, according to Kingfisher’s European Home Report.
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NewsFrenchgate shopping centre launches £10m investment plan
Frenchgate shopping centre in Doncaster has signed up a raft of retailers including Schuh and Pandora as part of a £10m investment plan.
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NewsDiscounters cause third consecutive month of grocery sales decline
Grocery sales growth fell for the third consecutive month and for the sixth time in seven months as discounters’ influence strengthens.
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AnalysisMarketing campaign: Marks & Spencer celebrates children's every milestone
At this time of year it is virtually impossible to escape ‘back to school’ adverts and they are usually a drab affair as retailers go through the motions.
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NewsCampaign of the week: Nordstrom's catalogue starring disabled models
Nordstrom has made headlines for bucking the industry norm by rolling out a classy catalogue starring disabled models that puts some other retailers to shame.
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos opens first of small-format digital concept stores
Argos has opened the first of its small-format digital concept stores in Liverpool One and Cheapside, London.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's image problem must be addressed by new boss Dave Lewis
The departure of Philip Clarke and appointment of Dave Lewis has highlighted Tesco’s image problem and the task of turning that around.
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NewsVideo: What do shoppers in Hackney think about Tesco?
As Tesco boss Philip Clarke steps down to make way for Dave Lewis, Retail Week visited a store in Hackney to find out what shoppers think about the supermarket.
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NewsHomebase launches interior design academy
Homebase is launching an interior design programme that will offer people aged 16 and over qualifications in the specialism.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood on its sales growth
Pets at Home reported a like-for-likes increase after strong performance from its loyalty programme. We speak to chief executive Nick Wood.
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Wickes turns to branded products as it eyes store estate expansion
DIY retailer Wickes is doubling the number of branded products it sells in response to customer demand as it eyes further store openings.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-likes jump 4.1% on back of growing loyalty scheme
Pets at Home like-for-likes have grown by 4.1% in its first quarter after building on momentum created by its VIP Club loyalty programme.
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NewsCo-operative attaches tablets to trolleys for customer feedback trial
The Co-operative Food is testing attaching tablet devices to trolley handles to encourage in-store customer feedback during the shopping trip.
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S investigate poultry hygiene after industry exposé
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have launched inquiries into chicken supplies after an exposé of alleged hygiene failings in the poultry industry.
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NewsKingfisher sales dip in second quarter after slowdown in France and Poland
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported a 1.8% drop in like-for-like sales in its second quarter after a slowdown in trading in France and Poland.