All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 49
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NewsBRC names Andy Higginson as next chair
The British Retail Consortium has named Andy Higginson as its chair-elect, succeeding incumbent Tony De Nunzio, whose tenure is set to come to an end in September.
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NewsLidl becomes first UK supermarket to use ocean-bound plastic in water bottles
Discounter Lidl has announced it will be incorporating ocean-bound plastics into its water bottles.
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NewsJollyes hails ‘strongest ever’ year as sales top £100m
Pet care specialist Jollyes has hailed its strongest-ever year, with sales topping £100m for the first time.
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NewsWaitrose slashes prices on 200 products as part of £100m investment
Waitrose has unveiled price cuts on more than 200 products across its range as part of an investment to retain customers at a time of persistently high inflation.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up £75m stake in AO World
Frasers Group has bought a 19% stake in online electricals retailer AO World.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils Nectar Prices across new categories
Sainsbury’s has expanded its new Nectar Prices initiative across new categories, offering discounts on branded dairy and bakery products.
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GalleryStore gallery: River Island opens new concept store at the Trafford Centre
River Island has opened a new digital meets physical store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, relocating to take over the former Topshop unit.
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AnalysisArtificial intelligence: Should you let ChatGPT redesign your store?
Retailers have been using AI behind the scenes to improve accuracy on technical issues such as forecasting, logistics and more, but should they be thinking about harnessing its creative power too?
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NewsToys R Us returns to UK high streets with WHSmith tie-up
WHSmith is set to bring Toys R Us back to the UK in bricks and mortar this summer, opening nine shop-in-shops across the country.
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AnalysisWill Asda’s acquisition of EG Group UK and Ireland be a win for its customers or lenders?
Following Asda’s acquisition of EG Group’s UK and Ireland businesses, the grocer has been keen to stress this will be a win for consumers.
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NewsFood inflation eases but prices still lingering at near record highs
Food inflation in the UK slowed from April’s record-breaking rise – but was still up by more than 15% year on year in May.
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NewsAsda says £2bn EG Group acquisition will create ‘new value-led consumer champion’
Asda has confirmed the acquisition of EG Group’s UK and Ireland operations for £2.27bn and said the move will create a “new value-led consumer champion”.
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NewsMajestic relaunches subscription service to help customers with cost-of-living crisis
Majestic Wine has relaunched its Lock It In subscription proposition for customers struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils Stamford Street value range rebrand
Sainsbury’s announced today that it has rebranded its value range to the new name Stamford Street.
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NewsGreggs joins forces with Sainsbury's for first petrol forecourt store
Food-to-go giant Greggs has teamed up with grocer Sainsbury’s for the first time to open a new store on a petrol forecourt.
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NewsPets at Home unveils ‘world’s best pet care platform’ strategy after strong results
Following a strong set of full-year results, Pets at Home has unveiled its medium-term vision to become a “unified pet care platform”.
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NewsLidl unveils third pay rise for staff in past year
Lidl is set to increase the pay rate for its UK store and warehouse staff for the third time in 12 months as it invests a further £8m into supporting staff through the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsGrocery price inflation at third-highest level since 2008
Grocery prices have fallen for the second month in a row, but inflation is still at the third-highest rate since records began in 2008.
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NewsAsos launches first-ever rental collection in partnership with Hirestreet
Pureplay fashion brand Asos has launched its “first-ever rental edit” in partnership with rental marketplace Hirestreet.
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NewsTesco chair John Allan steps down following misconduct allegations
Tesco chair John Allan is set to step down from the grocery giant next month following allegations of inappropriate behaviour, which the grocer said threatened to become a “distraction”.