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NewsQatar sovereign wealth fund dumps stake in Sainsburyâs
Qatarâs sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsburyâs, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businessesâ largest shareholder.
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NewsJust Eat chief executive to depart following takeover
The chief executive and founder of Just Eat is stepping down from his role at the rapid delivery platform following a ÂŁ3.6bn takeover by Prosus.
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NewsBlack Friday started early as inflation eased across retail categories
Retailers went earlier on promotional activity than in previous years in a bid to lure shoppers into spending.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to New Look to appoint stores innovation chief
Marks & Spencer has hired a stores innovation and implementation who joined today, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekMorrisons to roll out 300 digital screens across stores
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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FeatureFuture Leaders 2025 - Who will be the CEOs of the future?
Meet 20 of UK retailâs most promising leaders-in-waiting. Every individual on our list has the talent, drive and passion to make it to the top, and theyâre going to need it if they want to succeed in an industry dominated by crushing government regulation, devastating cyberattacks, harrowing tales of abuse from the shop floor and more. Here are British retailâs future chief executives, but who would want to be one?
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AnalysisDefiant Leighton sticks to his guns as he vows to rebuild Asda âto its former gloriesâ
Even as sales continue to slip, Asdaâs credit rating is downturned and its private equity owners turn to sale and leasebacks of stores, executive chair Allan Leighton insists his turnaround strategy is working
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NewsAsda vows to âdouble downâ on strategy as like-for-likes slide
Asda has vowed to double down on its âFormula for Growthâ strategy, even as its total revenues and like-for-like sales dropped in the third quarter.
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OpinionâIf the government treats retail fairly, we can help drive the growth the UK economy so badly needsâ
While yesterdayâs Budget did something to take the pressure off consumers, UK retail director at Primark Kari Rodgers writes that more needs to be done by the government to help retail drive the growth it so badly craves.
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NewsFormer Tesco UK boss named new Foot Locker president
Former Tesco UK boss Matthew Barnes has been named the new president of footwear specialist Foot Locker in the US.
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NewsCo-op sets record pace with 11 store openings in one week
The investment in convenience stores comes as the retailer is continuing to call on the government to deliver business-rates reform at the November 26 Budget âto secure the future of small shops and community retailâ.
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NewsM&S seeking 500 locations for new food stores
Marks & Spencer has revealed a list of 500 locations it is seeking out for new and renewed stores as it plans to double the size of its food arm.
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NewsRetail sales volumes flat year on year in October
Retail sales volumes were sluggish last month, official data showed.
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NewsCo-op unveils new investment commitment to create thousands of new apprenticeships
The Co-op has committed to investing ÂŁ70m to creating 7,000 new apprenticeships at the retailer by 2030, which it said will open doors for âunderrepresented groupsâ.
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NewsAsda agrees sale and leaseback arrangement for stores and depot
The grocer has today [November 20] announced it has reached a ÂŁ568m sale and leaseback agreement with two separate investment firms.
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AnalysisThe Cityâs verdict as Kroger shutters Ocado fulfilment centres in the US
Is the end nigh for Ocadoâs blue ribbon international agreement with Kroger? City analysts seem to think so, after Kroger announced it would be closing three of them overnight.
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NewsOcado shares tumble following Kroger fulfilment centre closures
Ocado shares dropped around 16% on Tuesday after US partner Kroger announced the closure of three warehouses.
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NewsVagabond Wines launches direct-to-consumer online platform
Vagabond Wines has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform, offering nationwide, next-day delivery for customers.
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NewsTesco unveils fresh investment in sustainable farming and supply chain
Grocery giant Tesco has unveiled ÂŁ1.5m in new investment in sustainable agriculture, strengthening its UK supply chain and supporting its farmers.
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NewsWalmart names next chief executive as McMillon prepares to stand down
Retail powerhouse Walmart has named a successor to long-time chief executive Doug McMillon.