Victoria Pavlova
NewsOcado pens landmark deal with US grocery giant Kroger
Ocado has entered into a deal with Kroger, through which it will build automated warehouses and supply software to the US supermarket chain.
NewsMothercare launches CVA and rehires ousted Newton-Jones
Mothercare will swing the axe on more than a third of its stores through a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and has rehired ousted boss Mark Newton-Jones to spearhead the restructure.
NewsNext raises full-year profit guidance as sales jump
Next has upped its full-year profit forecast after online sales spiked in its first quarter.
NewsMorrisons like-for-likes rise in 'strong' first quarter
Morrisons unveiled its 10th consecutive quarter of like-for-like growth as new ranges and store openings bore fruit.
AnalysisAnalysis: Five international retailers making space pay
As the shockwaves of the latest retail CVA – House of Fraser – echo across the industry, the pressure mounts on traditional retailers to eke out profit from their store estate or risk suffering the same fate.
NewsWaitrose reports muted trading in six-day week
Despite strong home tech sales, JLP last week could not make up for a sharp drop in grocery due to Easter falling earlier.
NewsCo-op back in the black as food like-for-likes rise
The Co-op returned to profit in 2017 on the back of strong food sales and the growth of its wholesale business.
NewsAO World full-year sales spark as margins improve
AO World said sales and margins improved in its last full year, driven by strong trading at its fledgling European business and reduced advertising spend.
NewsSainsbury’s bid speculation boosts Mothercare value
Reports that Sainsbury’s considered swooping on Mothercare has boosted the struggling babywear specialist’s share price.
NewsJohn Lewis celebrates strong Easter trading
John Lewis sales jumped last week due to the cold weather and the earlier fall of Easter this year.
NewsConsumer confidence climbs amid wage and economy growth
Consumer confidence grew in March, thanks to overall economic growth and prospects of wage increases “finally” outstripping inflation.
NewsFenwick poaches John Lewis property director
Department store chain Fenwick has hired Jeremy Collins as its new property director, effective April 2018.
NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales inch up driven by home tech
John Lewis sales edged up last week as a boost in electricals and home technology offset flagging performance elsewhere.
NewsBRC urges clarity on cross-border trade during Brexit
The BRC has emphasised the need for clarity on future trading across the Northern Irish border following the Brexit transition deal agreed this week.
NewsOcado sales jump in a frosty first quarter
Ocado’s retail sales climbed in its first quarter, despite the impact of wintry weather conditions in the final week.
NewsDebenhams cosies up with Swoon for concession deal
Debenhams has partnered with furniture brand Swoon Editions to bring the latter’s collections into its department stores.
AnalysisAnalysis: Walmart vs Amazon – clash of the titans
Walmart last week unveiled a same-day online grocery delivery service that will cover about 40% of US households by the end of the year.
NewsFarfetch pens deal with Harvey Nichols ahead of IPO
Harvey Nichols has unveiled a partnership with online marketplace Farfetch as the latter gears up for a float.
NewsGrimsey launches high street review amid retail turmoil
Bill Grimsey, the former boss of Wickes, Iceland, Booker and Focus DIY, is revisiting his Grimsey Review, first published in 2013.
NewsEve Sleep sales spike in maiden full-year results
Mattress-in-a-box etailer Eve Sleep more than doubled its revenues in its first full year as a listed company.