All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 3
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NewsBooths toasts ‘record-breaking’ Christmas period
Upmarket Northern grocer Booths has toasted “another record-breaking Christmas”, with sales growth driven by an uptick in click-and-collect orders from the retailer’s members.
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NewsSosandar credits ecommerce growth with surging sales
Fashion retailer Sosandar has credited the “continued momentum” of its ecommerce platform with a jump in revenues.
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NewsAldi gives store staff another pay rise as discounter ‘extends market-leading pay rates’
Discount supermarket giant Aldi has announced that it will be giving its staff another pay rise from March, as it “extends [its] market-leading pay rates”.
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NewsRetail sales growth over Christmas slows as consumers wait for discounts
Total UK retail sales growth over the Christmas period was down year on year, as cash-conscious consumers waited to splash out on New Year sales.
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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 Britain’s oldest and best-known brands, the year was another tumultuous one for the sector
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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.
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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.
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NewsQatar sovereign wealth fund dumps stake in Sainsbury’s
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsbury’s, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businesses’ largest shareholder.
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NewsTopps Tiles incoming CEO hails ‘encouraging results’ as it swings back into the black
The incoming new chief executive of Topps Tiles has hailed the retailer’s “encouraging results” as it swung back to profitability for the full financial year.
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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.
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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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AnalysisDefiant Leighton sticks to his guns as he vows to rebuild Asda ‘to its former glories’
Even as sales continue to slip, Asda’s 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 ‘double down’ on strategy as like-for-likes slide
Asda has vowed to double down on its ‘Formula for Growth’ strategy, even as its total revenues and like-for-like sales dropped in the third quarter.
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NewsDeliveroo becomes first delivery platform to offer Nectar points
Deliveroo has become the first delivery platform to roll out Nectar, one of the UK’s largest loyalty card programmes.
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NewsRevolution Beauty blames profit warning on previous management
Revolution Beauty has blamed its latest profit warning on previous management and said it has been “encouraged” by the progress made since its founders returned to the business.
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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.
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NewsDebenhams proposes new executive pay policy as balance sheet strengthens
Debenhams Group has proposed a new ‘Group Turnaround Scheme’ remuneration policy for senior executives, as losses at the fashion retailer improved.
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AnalysisWhat’s in the Budget for retail and how has the sector reacted?
Everything unveiled by chancellor Rachel Reeves in today’s [November 26] Budget, and how the retail sector has reacted to it
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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 £500,000.
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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.