George MacDonald's articles
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NewsWHSmith chief executive Clarke to step down
WHSmith group chief executive Stephen Clarke is to step down in October, when he will hand over the reins to Carl Cowling.
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Topps Tiles reports ‘robust’ first-half in tough climate
Topps Tiles has reported a fall in interim profits but said it has gained market share and has made an “encouraging start” to the second half of its financial year.
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Marks & Spencer people boss to step down
Marks Spencer’s human resources director David Guise is leaving the retailer
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Selfridges’ Kelly and sports giant Nike recognised at World Retail Awards
The best of global retail was celebrated last night at the World Retail Awards, held at the World Retail Congress in Amsterdam.
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British Land retail portfolio value takes hit
Property giant British Land has reported a rise in rental growth, but the value of its portfolio has taken a hit.
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Moss Bros' sales boost driven by ecommerce
Menswear retailer Moss Bros has recorded a sales rise despite facing tough trading conditions.
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B&Q owner Kingfisher posts quarterly sales rise
DIY giant Kingfisher has posted a sales advance in its first quarter, when the UK business outperformed the French division.
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M&S seeks to end ‘it doesn’t fit’ worries with digital investment
Marks Spencer has taken a stake in a specialist clothes-fitting technology company as part of its drive to enhance its digital capabilities and bolster its appeal to fashion shoppers, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is Mike Ashley remodelling the economics of the high street?
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley is one of the retail industry’s great disruptors, but are his hardball tactics for renegotiating rents at his many chains remodelling the economics of high street retail?
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Opinion
Opinion: Arcadia's woes are reminder of need to stay relevant
Fashion giant Arcadia’s struggle to secure its future is another reminder that in today’s hard-fought environment, retailers must battle more than ever to remain relevant.
