All articles by Hugh Radojev – Page 5
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NewsRetail sales subdued as consumers wait for Black Friday deals
Retail sales in October grew at the weakest rate since May, with many consumers appearing to delay spending until Black Friday.
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NewsAsda expands on-demand delivery partnership with Uber Direct
Grocery giant Asda has announced the expansion of its rapid delivery partnership with Uber Direct, signing a new multi-year preferred partner agreement.
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GalleryFirst look: Greggs opens ‘Bitesize’ small store format
Food-to-go specialist Greggs has opened its first-ever ‘Bitesize’ small-format store in Sevenoaks.
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NewsWaitrose opens first ‘home for food lovers’ concept store
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has opened its first ‘home for food lovers’ concept in Newbury, Berkshire.
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NewsAllSaints opens Battersea Power Station store
Fashion retailer AllSaints has opened its ninth store of 2025 in London’s Battersea Power Station.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Roberts decks the halls with bumper profits as he looks towards Christmas
As Sainsbury’s upgraded its full-year profits to more than £1bn, chief executive Simon Roberts spoke about the consumer outlook heading into Christmas, what’s happening with the future of Argos, and the Budget.
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NewsBRC says government goals are ‘at odds’ with Keep Britain Working review
British Retail Consortium chief executive Helen Dickinson has said retail is built on “flexible, local jobs” and the government’s goals and policies are “at odds with one another”, in response to the publication of the Keep Britain Working review.
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NewsClarks expands range into clothing and apparel for new store openings
Footwear specialist Clarks is set to open three new Cloudsteppers concept stores in Southeast Asia and the United States, featuring accessories and apparel for the first time, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict after ABF mulls potential Primark decoupling
After Primark-owner Associated British Foods made the shock announcement this morning that it was weighing up spinning off Primark, Retail Week judges the City’s verdict.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: ISAs, property and packaging taxes
With less than a month to go until the next Budget, on November 26, Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact could be on both businesses and consumers.
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NewsABF considers spinning off Primark from wider business
Food and retail giant Associated British Foods has today announced it is undertaking a review of its group structure with an eye to possibly splitting up its Primark and food businesses.
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NewsBRC urges MPs to back amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson has urged MPs to support peers’ amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, as the legislation returns to the House of Commons.
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NewsSpecsavers reports record turnover as it looks to global expansion
Specsavers has reported record turnover and growing profits as it focuses on reinvesting in its store estate and expanding internationally, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: Business rates, rateable values and online taxes
With less than a month to go until the next Budget, on November 26, Retail Week will be running analysis all this week, looking at the government’s latest proposals and what they’ll mean – for retailers and consumers.
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NewsWickes rolls out rapid delivery service nationwide
DIY and home improvement giant Wickes has rolled out its ‘Wickes Rapid’ delivery service across 150 of its stores nationwide.
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AnalysisBudget 2025: How proposed changes to NI, VAT and pensions could affect retailers and consumers
Retail Week has spoken to retailers, economists and analysts to try and piece together what the impact of the Budget could be on both businesses and consumers
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NewsMorrisons unveils fresh round of price cuts before Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled a fresh round of 160 price cuts, as it heads into the all-important festive trading period.
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NewsAsda confirms sale of Leon to founder
Supermarket giant Asda has today (October 31) confirmed the sale of Leon Restaurants to former co-founder John Vincent.
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NewsWest End fears weakest Christmas sales growth since pandemic
London’s West End is on track to record its lowest festive season sales growth since the pandemic, as nervous shoppers rein in spending ahead of a late November Budget.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches Never Knowingly Undersold Black Friday deals
Department store giant John Lewis has today unveiled its Black Friday deals, all backed by its Never Knowingly Undersold promise.