All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 4
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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 “to secure the future of small shops and community retail”.
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NewsTGJones owner explores potential sale of head office and distribution centre
TGJones’ 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.
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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 “its most modern retail experience yet”.
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NewsClarks goes with new-look fascia at relocated Oxford Street store
Clarks’s relocated store on Oxford Street is sporting a new look fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCo-op unveils new investment commitment to create thousands of new apprenticeships
The Co-op has committed to investing £70m to creating 7,000 new apprenticeships at the retailer by 2030, which it said will open doors for “underrepresented groups”.
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NewsB&Q expands Deliveroo trial outside of London
Home and DIY giant B&Q has today [November 20] announced it is expanding its rapid delivery partnership with Deliveroo to trial the service beyond London and Brighton.
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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 £568m sale and leaseback agreement with two separate investment firms.
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NewsModella sets out plans to make TGJones ‘hub of the high street’
TGJones and owner Modella Capital have set out their plans to expand the retailer to over 500-stores across the country in a call with landlords today [November 19], Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict as Kroger shutters Ocado fulfilment centres in the US
Is the end nigh for Ocado’s 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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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 £1.5m in new investment in sustainable agriculture, strengthening its UK supply chain and supporting its farmers.
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NewsIceland doubles in-store presence in Ireland
Frozen food specialist Iceland has doubled its presence in the Republic of Ireland, expanding its store-in-store presence with Dunnes Stores.
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NewsSuperdry appoints new CFO
Superdry has appointed Nic Shaw as its new chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as it enters the next phase of its turnaround strategy.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after ‘breakout year’
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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NewsMarks Electrical CEO sees green shoots despite falling profits and revenues
Marks Electrical profits and revenues have fallen after the retailer focused on “repositioning its inventory” in the first half, but its chief executive sees signs of recovery after returning to profitability in October.
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NewsB&M profits slump as CEO shuffles leadership team
B&M profits plunged in the first half of the financial year, as the retailer’s new chief executive made sweeping changes to his leadership team.
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NewsKenji secures new funding as it eyes international and store expansion plans
Retailer Kenji has struck a new funding deal with HSBC to support its acquisition of a new warehouse and to push forward with plans to open multiple new high street stores.
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NewsCo-op to push ahead with new store openings amidst cyber attack recovery
Convenience specialist the Co-op has unveiled plans to open or refurbish dozens of stores, as part of plans to recover from the cyber attack, which laid it low earlier this year.
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NewsFashion to deliver strongest sales growth of any category this Christmas
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the economy, clothing sales are likely to deliver the strongest year-on-year growth of any UK retail category, according to new Christmas forecast data.