All articles by George MacDonald
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NewsAmazon blocks job applications from suspected North Korean agents
Thousands of suspected North Korean agents have tried to get jobs with online retail and tech giant Amazon using fake and stolen identities.
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NewsFormer Waitrose boss named chief executive of Pets at Home
Pets at Home has appointed the former managing director of Waitrose as its new chief executive.
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NewsDune trading strongly following âpainfulâ period
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has reported good trading in the autumn/winter period after a fall in sales and profits in its last financial year.
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NewsLookfantastic launches same-day delivery on Uber Eats
Beauty retailer Lookfantastic has unveiled a tie-up with on-demand delivery specialist Uber Eats.
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NewsSales volumes fell in November, ONS finds
Month-on-month retail sales volumes edged down in November but were up year on year, official data showed.
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NewsWHSmith admits âmuch to do to rebuild confidenceâ as profits fall
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has reported a slip in earnings after an accounting controversy in the US that cost its chief executive his job.
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OpinionâRetailâs 12 gifts of Christmas â and beyondâ
From keeping the cost of living down for customers to support for all sorts of good causes, retailersâ generosity has once again been unstinting this year. Christmas is the busiest time for retailers, but itâs also an appropriate moment to reflect on the industryâs invaluable role as a force for good.
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NewsWaterstonesâ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
A flotation is on the cards next year for bookseller Waterstones and its US stablemate Barnes & Noble.
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NewsRetail jobs hit ârecord lowâ, official data reveals
The number of retail jobs has reached its lowest ever level after the industry shed more jobs than some other sectors combined.
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GalleryChristmas windows 2025: retailers aim to wow shoppers with eye-catching seasonal displays
âTis the season when many retailers get creative with their windows to help ensure the tills ring merrily over the Christmas period.
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NewsFanatics to open dedicated Verstappen store
Sports merchandise specialist Fanatics is to launch an online shop with F1 world champion Max Verstappen â the first time it has teamed up with an âactive athleteâ.
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OpinionâA cold Christmas looms for embattled Asdaâ
As grocers prepare for the busiest days of the year, the Christmas period for Asda is likely to mirror its poor performance in this weekâs Worldpanel data
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NewsJohn Lewis opens new hospitality destinations in time for Christmas
Department store group John Lewis is upping the ante in hospitality ahead of Christmas, following strong sales growth.
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NewsWaitrose makes loyalty offers available on Deliveroo
Members of Waitroseâs loyalty programme will be entitled to savings when they shop through Deliveroo.
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NewsPoundland details further store closures â full list
Value retailer Poundland has announced the locations of another 14 branches that will be shut.
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NewsWaterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets
Waterstones chief executive James Daunt has welcomed changes to business rates revealed in last weekâs Budget.
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NewsOcado reveals cash payment from Kroger following scale-back of US business
Tech platform and online grocer Ocado has agreed compensation from US partner Kroger after the North American food giant decided to cut back the relationship.
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NewsThe Entertainer becomes first toy retailer to launch on Deliveroo
Toys specialist The Entertainer is to offer shoppers rapid delivery through a tie-up with Deliveroo.
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NewsWickes staff celebrate ÂŁ14m return on share scheme
Employees of DIY retailer Wickes have more than doubled the value of their investment in a company sharesave scheme that has just matured.
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NewsFenwick commits to future of town centre store following improvements to area
Department store group Fenwick is to maintain its presence in a town centre where it has traded since 1992, following enhancements to the areaâs appeal.