All articles by Luke Tugby – Page 6
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NewsMarks & Spencer removes best before dates to crack down on food waste
Marks & Spencer is to remove best before dates from hundreds of fruit and veg lines in a bid to slash food waste in its stores and customers’ homes.
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NewsMatchesfashion appoints former Asos CEO Nick Beighton as new boss
Matchesfashion has drafted in former Asos boss Nick Beighton as its new chief executive.
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NewsSosandar narrows losses as ‘normal trading conditions’ return
Sosandar has narrowed its full-year losses and hailed the return of “normal trading conditions” following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsTesco trains pharmacy staff to help shoppers make ‘life-changing’ health choices
Tesco has launched specialist training for staff in its in-store pharmacies to help shoppers “make life-changing improvements to their health”.
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NewsTesco and Heinz reach truce after pricing row
Tesco and Heinz have struck a deal to bring an end to their public spat over pricing.
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NewsAmazon faces CMA probe over treatment of third-party sellers
Amazon is being investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog over its treatment of third-party sellers that use its online marketplace.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘strong momentum’ as profits surge
Watches of Switzerland has clocked up a surge in profits and insisted it has built “strong momentum” as it bounces back from the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsCurrys posts rise in profit but warns of ‘uncertain’ outlook
Currys has posted an increase in full-year earnings but cautioned that “the outlook for consumer spending is uncertain” as the cost-of-living crisis mounts.
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NewsFootfall hammered by cost-of-living concerns despite platinum jubilee boost
Shopper numbers were boosted by the platinum jubilee in June, but footfall is expected to remain behind pre-pandemic levels for the “foreseeable future” as the cost-of-living crisis impacts consumer behaviour.
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Opinion‘Tesco–Heinz spat must be the last retailer–supplier row to play out in public’
When two food retailing superpowers collide, the fallout is bound to create shockwaves.
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NewsPret a Manger strikes deal with Reliance to expand into India
Pret a Manger has joined forces with Reliance Industries to expand into India.
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NewsWalgreens pulls plug on Boots sale as suitors fail to secure financing
Walgreens Boots Alliance has canned the planned sale of its Boots business after suitors failed to meet its asking price.
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NewseBay European boss poached by Asda owner TDR Capital
The head of eBay Europe, Rob Hattrell, is leaving the marketplace giant to join private equity firm and Asda co-owner TDR Capital in the autumn.
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NewsJD Sports faces CMA fine for ‘cartel activity’ on alleged football shirt price-fixing
JD Sports is facing a hefty fine from the competition watchdog after admitting to “cartel activity” by fixing the retail price of football shirts.
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NewsTed Baker sale in doubt as preferred bidder pulls plug on deal
The proposed sale of Ted Baker has been thrown into doubt after the board’s preferred bidder dramatically backed away from a deal.
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NewsDr Martens profits surge as it upgrades sales guidance
Dr Martens has posted a surge in profitability and upgraded sales guidance for its new financial year as its direct-to-consumer strategy drives performance.
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NewsFrasers rescues Missguided from administration as boss Murray shakes up leadership team
Frasers Group has bought collapsed online fashion operator Missguided out of administration for £20m.
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NewsTJX Europe names new boss as Greenlees takes on global role
TK Maxx and Homesense owner TJX Europe has unveiled two major changes to its senior leadership team.
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InterviewFrom hotcakes to hoodies – how Roger Whiteside transformed Greggs
Retail Leader of the Year Roger Whiteside oversaw an impressive post-pandemic recovery at Greggs while ‘doing the right thing’ – and he leaves the chain well equipped to conquer London and beyond.
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