George MacDonald
George MacDonald is executive editor of Retail Week.
He has worked on the title since 1998, originally starting as a reporter, and has covered sectors ranging from grocery to department stores. During that time, George has carved out a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable, trustworthy and respected retail journalists in the UK.
George has interviewed many of the biggest names in retail and is often asked to comment in the wider media on the latest industry developments.
Contact info
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- Email:
- george.macdonald@retail-week.com
- Analysis
New John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on first steps to restoring retailer’s mojo
Staff at John Lewis Partnership may once again have missed out on their beloved bonus – for the second year in a row – but at least the famous retailer is back in the black.
- News
Zalando adopts new strategy designed to power growth
International fashion pureplay Zalando expects to return to growth as it follows a new strategy.
- News
Zara owner Inditex posts surge in sales and profits
Fashion giant Inditex, owner of fascias including Zara and Bershka, has reported an increase in annual earnings and revenue, which it said was driven by “strong execution”.
- News
Morrisons racks up annual loss of £1bn
Morrisons has suffered an annual loss of £1bn as it battled intense competition and laboured under the weight of debt.
- Interview
Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award: Judith McKenna on why people make the difference
Once again, it’s been a year of retail triumphs.
- News
Exclusive: John Lewis to make record investment in staff pay
John Lewis Partnership is to invest £116m in higher staff pay, Retail Week can reveal.
- News
Sainsbury’s axes 1,500 jobs in ‘difficult but necessary’ decision
Sainsbury’s is consulting on 1,500 job cuts as it seeks to “save and invest” to provide customers with more “great value, quality and service”.
- Opinion
‘Would London celebrate or shun a potential Shein IPO?’
A London listing by online fashion giant Shein would be a blockbuster arrival on an ailing stock exchange. But would the City welcome it with open arms or turn its back?
- News
TDR snaps up Jollyes and Andy Bond comes in as chair
Private equity group TDR Capital has acquired a majority stake in specialist pet retailer Jollyes and former Asda boss Andy Bond has been appointed chair.
- News
Asda reports reduction in mean gender pay gap
Asda has recorded a narrowing of its mean gender pay gap and said its wider gender pay differences ”remain significantly lower than the UK average”.
- News
Halfords warns on profits after hits from weather and consumer confidence
Halfords has slashed earnings expectations after its main markets − cycling and motoring − were battered.
- News
Marks & Spencer unveils ‘biggest ever’ investment in staff pay
Marks & Spencer is investing £89m into retail staff pay – the largest sum it has ever devoted to colleagues.
- Opinion
‘Currys shareholders should hold out for a valuation that reflects long-term prospects’
For pretty much as long as China’s economic star has been in the ascendant, there has been speculation that one of its new generation of digital retail powerhouses might move to swoop on a venerable UK name.
- Opinion
‘The Body Shop’s plunge into administration leaves a bad smell’
The early new year often brings retail administrations, and so it has sadly proved for The Body Shop’s UK business.
- News
John Lewis Partnership drafts in former Tesco director to board
John Lewis Partnership has appointed a former Tesco and Dunnhumby director as a non-executive on its board.
- News
Marks & Spencer adds big-name brands to Sports Edit stable
Marks & Spencer has launched Puma and Reebok products on its platform The Sports Edit as it builds its presence in sportswear.
- News
Poundland launches rollout of new look to 150 stores
Value retailer Poundland is to revamp 150 branches by August in a “top-to-bottom refresh” as it also extends key ranges.
- News
Revolution Beauty sets out revival strategy to the City
Cosmetics retailer Revolution Beauty reported “margin improvement” as it prepared to outline revival plans to the City.
- News
Watches of Switzerland welcomes VAT-free shopping review as sales slip
Upscale retailer Watches of Switzerland said it is “encouraged” by a review of VAT-free shopping as sales remain under pressure in tough trading conditions.