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.

Matchesfashion folds after Frasers Group acquisition

Matchesfashion, a UK-based online luxury retailer known for designer brands such as Gucci and Prada, has entered administration less than…
US investor walks away from Currys takeover bid

Currys, the UK's leading electronics retailer, has seen a potential takeover bid fall through after US investment company Elliott Advisors…
Amazon fortifies consumer protections against scammers

Amazon is bolstering its commitment to safeguard consumers from scams through a multipronged approach that leverages technology, collaboration, and education.…
Walmart invests in Texas dairy industry with new milk processing facility

Retail giant Walmart announced plans to build its third milk processing facility in the US, with Robinson, Texas, chosen as…
Starbucks and labour union reach agreement, proxy fight ends

In a significant development, a coalition of labour unions, the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC), has ended its months-long proxy fight…

Fast-fashion giant Shein faces challenges in IPO plans

Fast-fashion giant Shein is encountering roadblocks in its initial public offering (IPO) plans, with a recent disclosure error in the…
Target to launch paid membership programme

US-based retailer Target is taking a step towards capturing a larger share of the online shopping market with the launch…
EG Group seeks to offload UK assets to co-founder in debt reduction push

EG Group, the petrol station operator co-owned by the billionaire Issa brothers and private equity company TDR Capital, is in…
Scottish businesses face £125m hit from surcharge

Businesses in Scotland are set to be hit with a cumulative £125m ($158.6m) bill over the next two years due…
German beauty retailer Douglas files for Frankfurt IPO

German beauty retailer Douglas, majority-owned by private equity company CVC, has announced plans to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange,…