All articles by George MacDonald
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NewsHobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft has exited its corporate voluntary arrangement (CVA) two years earlier than envisaged and distributed a pot of cash to creditors, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsBoots reports full-year profits surge as beauty powers performance
Health and beauty giant Boots has posted a rise in annual sales and profits as it drew more shoppers and enhanced its stores.
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NewsMarks & Spencer names partner in Asian franchise deal
Marks & Spencer is expanding its international business after striking a new franchise deal for the Philippines.
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Editor’s Choice: The man taking charge of Currys; how B&M aims to bounce back; the public still think (wrongly) supermarkets are ripping them off
Companies frequently look outside for a new chief executive, but often the mark of a strong business is when it’s able to promote from within. That’s exactly what’s happened at electrical retailer Currys, which this week appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as group chief executive. Succeeding Alex Baldock, who’s leaving Currys at ...
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Opinion‘Customer focus will be to the fore as electricals retailers square up’
As Currys named a new chief executive, rival AO celebrated a red-letter day too when it set a Trustpilot record. As the two compete in a tough market, the battle for customers will be more important than ever, observes George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer makes new appointments in food leadership restructure
Marks & Spencer has reshaped the team leading its strongly performing food division, including two new appointments, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisHow value retailer B&M aims to bounce back with focus on basics
Low-price retailer B&M may have suffered a fall in full-year profits, but a strategic focus on the basics that originally made it such a success gives grounds for encouragement.
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NewsDebenhams ‘back to growth’ following strong May trading
Online retailer Debenhams Group “returned to growth” in the first quarter after the “heavy lifting” of its turnaround strategy began to pay off.
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NewsB&M reports profits fall after ‘difficult year’
Value retailer B&M has suffered a fall in annual profits but its boss says it has “moved at pace” to address problems.
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NewsCurrys reveals new chief executive
Electricals powerhouse Currys has named a new chief executive to replace Alex Baldock.
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NewsZara owner Inditex reports ‘solid’ first quarter
Fashion giant Inditex has posted a “solid” first quarter performance after spring/summer collections were ”very well received”.
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NewsHome Bargains eyes up heritage brand acquisition
Value retailer Home Bargains is pondering the purchase of famous pottery brand Denby out of administration.
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GalleryStore gallery: Neal’s Yard Remedies brings ‘store of future’ to Manchester’s Arndale
Health and beauty specialist Neal’s Yard Remedies has opened in Manchester’s Arndale, where it has deployed its ‘store of the future’ format.
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NewsRay Kelvin-backed Sealskinz names new chief executive
Sealskinz, the outdoor clothing and accessories specialist in which Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin is an investor, has appointed a new boss.
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Opinion‘It’s nonsensical to make hiring harder as youth unemployment climbs’
Retail is the biggest private employer in the country. As rising youth unemployment stokes concern, retailers could help more if the government would let them, says George MacDonald
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NewsM&S launches staff safety app and aims to make stores ‘safe spaces’
Marks & Spencer is providing all employees with a personal safety app that they can use while on the move, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon UK tax payments climb by 20%
Online giant Amazon’s tax bill climbed last year, making it one of the biggest tax contributors in the UK.
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NewsWaitrose adds more stores as part of £1bn programme
Grocer Waitrose has secured two new branches as it seeks to extend its store coverage.
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NewsTGJones’ owner lines up purchase of Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Investor Modella, owner of troubled TGJones, is preparing to buy homewares business Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
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NewsSuperdrug owner eyes London flotation before end of year
Health and beauty giant AS Watson is close to pressing the button on a $30bn share listing, expected to take place by the end of 2026.