John Lewis accused of ‘lack of respect’ with housing proposals
John Lewis Partnership’s rental housing scheme is at risk after local councillors promised to oppose the project as they accused the retailer of a “total […]
Levi’s slashes profit forecast as sales plummet
Levi Strauss has lowered its annual profit outlook, revealing a plunge in wholesale revenues and US soft sales. The fashion retailer‘s predicts its adjusted profit […]
Sainsbury’s boss writes to shoppers to give assurance on price
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has written a letter to shoppers reassuring them over food prices. Penning an email, he said the grocer was aware customers […]
Currys boss warns of price rises as it begins partnership talks with Frasers
Currys boss Alex Baldock has warned price increases are set to continue as the electricals retailer looks to safeguard its profit margin. The chief executive […]
Asda owner to be hauled in front before MPs over fuel prices
Asda Asda owner Mohsin Issa has been asked to appear in front of MPs as they demand answers over its fuel pricing. Issa has been […]
Sainsbury’s CEO welcomes fuel price transparency and denies profiteering claims
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts has welcomed the CMA’s move to make retailers publish live data on fuel charges as he denied the supermarket sector was […]
As shoplifting soars, will self-checkout barriers become the norm?
Shoppers who prefer to use self-service checkouts may have noticed some changes of late. Retailers including Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have introduced barriers in self-scan areas […]
M&S faces backlash for blocking in-person interactions at ‘fully digital’ AGM
M&S says a digital-only format has improved participation Marks & Spencer is facing backlash after making its annual general meeting an entirely digital event. The […]
The moves that matter: Retail’s biggest hires in June
Retail Gazette and executive search firm Oresa round up the biggest people moves of the month in June. Ocado has appointed Tesco grocery category director […]
John Lewis submits proposals for 800 rental homes
John Lewis Partnership has submitted its first planning applications to build hundreds of new rental homes in West Ealing and Bromley. It forms part of […]