All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 14
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FeaturePull the lever: where are smart retailers finding fresh growth?
From opening new customer segments and sales channels, to expanding overseas and diversifying their offers, Retail Week explores the ways retailers are getting back into growth and highlights some of the biggest success stories so far.
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NewsM&S strengthens food operations team by poaching former Asda exec
Marks & Spencer has strengthened its food operations team by poaching former Asda executive Matt Featherstone.
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NewsTesco unveils plans for new Greater London distribution centre
Supermarket giant Tesco has unveiled plans for a multimillion-pound new distribution hub in London.
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News‘New Pepco Group’ hails record revenues after Poundland sale
The rebranded ‘New Pepco Group’, fresh from the June sale of Poundland, has reported record revenues for the third quarter as it commenced a €50m (£43.1m) share buyback.
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NewsAsda boss tells staff to prioritise Mondays and Fridays in the office
Asda executive chair Allan Leighton has emailed head office staff telling them to spread out their working from home days to include Mondays and Fridays.
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AnalysisThe Moriarty Effect: will Sainsbury’s loss be Dunelm’s digital gain?
Dunelm has announced its incoming chief executive following the retirement of Nick Wilkinson after seven years at the helm, but it’s not just a changing of the guard for the homeware retailer – could it be a pivot towards digital innovation?
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NewsLidl to launch self-scanning feature in its Plus app
Discounter giant Lidl has announced that it is launching a new self-scanning feature for customers which will be integrated fully in its loyalty app Lidl Plus.
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NewsAliExpress launches hourly delivery in London
AliExpress has today launched an hourly delivery service for shoppers in the Greater London area.
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NewsAmazon expands UK grocery offering with GoPuff on-demand tie-up
Amazon has rolled out a rapid delivery partnership with Gopuff, as it continues to expand its UK grocery business.
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NewsRetailers to share information with police to set up first national shoplifting database
Retailers are banding together to upload photos of serial shoplifters to a database they will share with the police, as the sector comes together to fight rising retail crime.
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NewsBosses of M&S and Asda slam Labour’s healthy eating proposals
Both the bosses of M&S and Asda have criticised Labour’s proposals to force supermarkets to reduce the calories in customers’ baskets or potentially face fines.
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AnalysisCurrys completes turnaround phase as it looks to power ahead
Currys has beaten its annual profit expectations and resumed its dividend payments to shareholders as boss Alex Baldock and co have put their turnaround phase behind them.
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AnalysisHot or not: Are soaring temperatures really behind Greggs’ unexpected profit warning?
In unexpected news today, high street food-to-go expert Greggs today issued an unexpected profit warning. Is the heat wave really to blame, or is there more than just weather at play?
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GalleryStore gallery: Iceland makes Beijing debut with first store in Asia-Pacific
Iceland Foods has taken the first step on its Asia-Pacific expansion journey, with the opening of its new store in Beijing, China.
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NewsTrade customers power Topps Tiles revival
Topps Tiles has hailed its “strong trading momentum” and improving sales across the business, as its turnaround efforts gather pace.
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NewsGreggs issues profit warning
Food-to-go giant Greggs has issued a profit warning, saying that it was dealing with strong year-on-year sales comparatives and ballooning costs across the business.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss backs government’s new health plan
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has backed the government’s new 10-year plan for the NHS, saying that “everyone has to play their part in making sure we help drive towards better health outcomes”.
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InterviewQ&A: Gousto boss Timo Boldt on riding value, health and convenience into the ‘Champions League of start-ups’
After posting record profits for the 2024 financial year, Gousto chief executive and founder Timo Boldt talks to Retail Week about focusing on the customer, international expansion and the power of convenience and value.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches made-to-order food delivery service ‘Occasions’
Sainsbury’s has launched a made-to-order food delivery service called ‘Occasions’ alongside the announcement of new exclusive butcher and seafood services.
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NewsLidl the latest retailer to cut down on working from home days
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has joined a growing list of retailers in ordering its staff back to office more days a week, Retail Week can reveal.