The prognosis for UK retail

UK retail's top executives are meeting in London over the next two days to discuss how the sector is performing amid the most turbulent economic conditions for a generation. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Spar International – as well as a number of non-food firms – are outlining how their businesses are navigating the downturn, as well as how they see shopper behaviour during the recession.

Quote, Unquote - UK retail leaders meet

18 March 2009

Quote, Unquote: M&S chief Sir Stuart Rose

20 March 2009

Sir Stuart Rose is one of UK food retail's more engaging characters and yesterday (19 March) the Marks and Spencer boss gave his views on the recent criticism levelled at the retailer; the outlook for the UK economy; and his plans for retirement.

UK: Innovation key to beating downturn - M&S chief

20 March 2009

Marks and Spencer chief Sir Stuart Rose has insisted innovation remains vital to maintaining sales at the UK retailer's food business.

Sir Stuart takes a swipe at analyst flak

19 March 2009

Sir Stuart Rose, the executive chairman of UK retailer Marks and Spencer, is one of the most quotable people in business.

And today (19 March) was no exception.

Sir Stuart was the l...

UK: Regulation needed to drive green push - M&S, Co-op

19 March 2009

Government regulation is needed to encourage businesses and consumers to act in a sustainable way, two of the UK's leading retailers told an industry conference in London today (19 March).

UK: Spar eyes Africa expansion

19 March 2009

Spar International, the Netherlands-based retailer, is looking to further expand in Africa, the company's managing director has revealed.

A note of realism from Unilever

19 March 2009

Maybe it's me. Maybe I like a bit of doom and gloom. I do like Joy Division and The Smiths, after all.

However, amid the optimism bandied abou...

UK: Tesco, Sainsbury's defend own-label push

18 March 2009

Tesco and Sainsbury's today (18 March) defended their campaigns encouraging UK consumers to turn to own-label products to save money.

Fainting and falling in London...

18 March 2009

The leading lights of UK retail have gathered in central London today (18 March) to hear the latest on how the sector is navigating the recession – and it has been, quite literally, an up-and-down ...