Hugh Radojev
Hugh is news editor at Retail Week, responsible for managing the news desk which produces our daily coverage, exclusive stories, news analysis, interviews with established industry voices and emerging brands, and store galleries. He covers the grocery beat but also writes about the value and convenience sectors and has also written about fashion, department stores and tech.Â
Hugh began his journalism career as a staff writer at travel and lifestyle magazine TNT in his native Australia in 2012. He moved to the UK in 2014 and briefly worked at the BBC, before joining charity trade publication Civil Society Media in 2015. He was promoted to senior reporter there in 2016 and began focusing predominantly on investigative reporting and feature writing for the brandâs Fundraising Magazine title.
He joined Retail Week as a reporter in 2019 and was named news editor in 2022.
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FeatureShake-ups, showdowns and sabotage: the stories that defined retail in 2025
Retail Week looks back at 2025. From the cyber attacks that crippled high-street giants, to several high-profile administrations and the splitting up of one of Britainâs oldest and best-known brands, the year was another tumultuous one for the sector
NewsBurberry names new c-suite hires as it pushes on with turnaround
Burberry has appointed two new c-suite executives as the luxury brand continues with its turnaround push.
NewsShoe Zone partners with Royal Mail to expand customer options
Footwear specialist Shoe Zone has launched a partnership with Royal Mail to expand its collection and returns options for online customers.
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.
NewsTopps Tiles incoming CEO hails âencouraging resultsâ as it swings back into the black
The incoming new chief executive of Topps Tiles has hailed the retailerâs âencouraging resultsâ as it swung back to profitability for the full financial year.
NewsLandsec and Retail Trust launch partnership to tackle retail worker abuse
Institutional landlord giant Landsec and the Retail Trust have teamed up to offer free de-escalation and wellbeing training for staff ahead of the busy festive shopping season, Retail Week can reveal.
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.
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
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.
NewsDeliveroo becomes first delivery platform to offer Nectar points
Deliveroo has become the first delivery platform to roll out Nectar, one of the UKâs largest loyalty card programmes.
NewsRevolution Beauty blames profit warning on previous management
Revolution Beauty has blamed its latest profit warning on previous management and said it has been âencouragedâ by the progress made since its founders returned to the business.
NewsHalfords delivers profits and sales growth as cycling business leads the way
Halfords has announced growth in both profits and sales, driven in particular by a strong performance from its cycling business.
NewsDebenhams proposes new executive pay policy as balance sheet strengthens
Debenhams Group has proposed a new âGroup Turnaround Schemeâ remuneration policy for senior executives, as losses at the fashion retailer improved.
AnalysisWhatâs in the Budget for retail and how has the sector reacted?
Everything unveiled by chancellor Rachel Reeves in todayâs [November 26] Budget, and how the retail sector has reacted to it
NewsGovernment confirms business rates surtax on larger commercial properties
The chancellor has confirmed the government will push ahead with introducing a surcharge on retail property rates above ÂŁ500,000.
NewsMatalan looks externally for new people and talent hire
Matalan has hired Beccy Davis as its new people and talent director, poaching her from an IT services firm.
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.
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.
NewsTGJones owner explores potential sale of head office and distribution centre
TGJonesâ owner Modella Capital is exploring the possibility of selling the freehold on its Swindon head office and distribution centre in the future, Retail Week can reveal.
GalleryFirst look: Clarks unveils new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road
Footwear specialist Clarks has opened its new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road, calling the store âits most modern retail experience yetâ.