All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 3
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NewsSector left ‘bitterly disappointed’ as calls for reform once again fall on deaf ears
Currys boss Alex Baldock has slammed today’s Budget as “bitterly disappointing”, as the retail sector’s ongoing calls for reform on issues like business rates fell on deaf ears.
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NewsCo-op increases pay to £12 an hour in line with real living wage
The c-store specialist today announced its biggest increase in pay, up to £12 per hour, in line with the real living wage.
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NewsM&S boss criticises ‘economically illiterate’ business rates revaluation
Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Machin has criticised plans to raise business rates from the end of next month and lashed out at the government’s handling of the economy ahead of today’s Budget.
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InterviewRetail Leader of the Year: How Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts mixed tradition with innovation
As Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts wins the Salesforce Retail Leader of the Year Award, we meet the man who arrested the supermarket giant’s slumping market share and guided it through Covid and the cost-of-living crisis by putting food back at the heart of the business
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NewsJudith McKenna and Simon Roberts honoured at Retail Week Awards
Walmart legend Judith McKenna and Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts have both taken home personal honours at the 2024 Retail Week Awards.
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NewsTesco unveils ‘biggest ever single investment’ in staff pay and benefits
Tesco has announced an increase in pay for frontline staff to up to £12.02 per hour, calling this its “biggest ever single investment” in colleagues.
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NewsCo-op and Uber Direct join forces for quick commerce tie-up
The Co-op has launched a quick commerce partnership trial with Uber Direct, the delivery company’s white-label solution.
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NewsOcado launches ‘Best of British’ aisle following campaign from MPs
Online supermarket Ocado has launched what it claims is the “largest Best of British aisle” in UK grocery retail, following a campaign by MPs.
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NewsM&S claims victory in court battle over Marble Arch store
Marks & Spencer has claimed victory over its Marble Arch store plans after the High Court ruled Michael Gove’s decision to block the redevelopment was “unlawful”.
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AnalysisAfter years in the doldrums, is Croydon finally back on the retail map?
After nearly a decade of big talk and little action, the collapse of the £1.4bn redevelopment of Croydon town centre left many wondering whether the site was dead and buried. Until last week, when URW announced 12 new retail signings.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner won’t rule out legal action over M&S payment row
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner has vowed he won’t “walk away” from money Ocado is owed as part of its retail joint venture with M&S, with an ongoing spat over performance-linked payments showing no end in sight.
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NewsTesco launches Accelerator Programme for new brands
Grocery giant Tesco has today launched its Accelerator Programme for up-and-coming brands, naming the first 27 suppliers to benefit from the scheme.
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NewsBaitiéh shapes new senior management team at Morrisons
Morrisons has announced a raft of changes to its senior management team, as new CEO Rami Baitiéh begins the process of shaping his senior team.
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NewsBP launches freshly made food-to-go pilot
BP has today rolled out a fresh, made-to-order food offer pilot across 10 of its convenience stores, following the “success of two proof of concept” openings in 2023.
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NewsGrocery inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly two years
Grocery price inflation fell to 5.3% in February, the lowest rate seen since March 2022, although value remains a priority for shoppers.
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NewsHomebase owner sounds out The Range and B&M over potential sale
Homebase could soon be sold since its owner has held talks with a number of potential buyers.
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NewsAldi pledges to create over 5,000 new jobs in 2024
Aldi has said it will create thousands of new jobs across the UK this year, as it plans to “continue growing at speed” in 2024.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Costa Coffee to open in-store cafes
Sainsbury’s and Costa Coffee have announced a partnership to open 11 new in-store cafes in 2024.
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NewsTesco to display unit prices alongside Clubcard offers in stores
Tesco will now show Clubcard Prices per unit alongside the total price in a move the grocer said it had been “planning to do for some time,” according to UK chief executive Jason Tarry.
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NewsAldi slashes prices on fresh fruit and vegetable range
Aldi has slashed prices across its fresh fruit and vegetable range as Morrisons becomes the latest supermarket to launch a price match scheme for the discounter.