All articles by Luke Martin

Luke Martin

Luke joined GlobalData as a Trainee Reporter in April 2023, having graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) degree in History. Initially, Luke wrote for Just Auto, covering the automotive industry, but now writes for Packaging Gateway, Retail Insight Network and Hotel Management Network.

Frasers Group acquires Frenchgate Centre in Doncaster

Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, has acquired the Frenchgate Centre, a major shopping complex in Doncaster's city centre,…
Jessops faces winding-up petition over tax arrears

Struggling British camera chain Jessops, owned by entrepreneur Peter Jones, has been hit with a winding-up petition from the UK's…
Macy’s buyout bid increased by investor group again

US department store chain Macy's continues to be the target of a persistent investor group seeking to take the company…
JD.com considers acquisition of British parcel company Evri

British parcel company Evri is attracting interest from major players in the global e-commerce landscape, with Chinese retail giant JD.com…
Sainsbury’s grocery sales up, but overall mixed Q1

UK-based supermarket Sainsbury's has reported a solid first quarter (Q1) of 2024 with a 3% rise in its underlying sales.…

Boots boss to depart after WBA recommits to UK retail giant

Sebastian James, managing director of Boots, is set to step down in November 2024 to head a new venture in…
Zero10’s George Yashin on how AR is shaping the future of fashion try-on

The retail landscape is undergoing a digital metamorphosis, and augmented reality (AR) is at the forefront of this evolution. Zero10,…
Lidl and WWF partner for global sustainability push

Retail giant Lidl and environmental organisation World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have joined forces in a new five-year international partnership spanning…
UK human rights group seeks to block Shein’s LSE listing

Human rights organisation Stop Uyghur Genocide has initiated a legal campaign to prevent the fast-fashion retailer Shein from listing on…
Rohlik secures $170m to fuel European online grocery expansion

European online grocery leader Rohlik Group has secured $170m in fresh growth capital to accelerate its expansion across Central and…