All articles by George MacDonald – Page 12
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NewsWatches of Switzerland to hit expectations as sales rise
Watches of Switzerland returned to growth in crucial markets in its second half and will meet full-year profit expectations.
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NewsB&M appoints new chief executive with transformation track record
Value retailer B&M has named a new chief executive.
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NewsMarks & Spencer customer data stolen during cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has revealed that some customer data has been accessed by cyber criminals who have hacked the retailer.
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NewsIceland relaunches retail media proposition
Food retailer Iceland has relaunched its retail media business as it seeks to bolster its position in the fast-growing market.
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Opinion‘Stores may mitigate M&S’ cyber disruption, but shoppers’ omnichannel expectations bring risk’
About a third of M&S’ clothing sales are online and shoppers are unlikely simply to switch to in-store purchasing as a cyber incident continues, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsJamie Oliver Cookery School opens in John Lewis flagship
A cookery school and cafe from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver have made their debut in John Lewis’s Oxford Street flagship.
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GalleryIn pictures: Walmart’s store of the future
Retail goliath Walmart has unveiled its latest store of the future as it prepares for a raft of similar openings.
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NewsConsumer confidence in Marks & Spencer dented by cyber attack
The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer has knocked confidence in the famous retailer, but underlying trust remains strong.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends recruitment as cyber attack takes toll
Marks & Spencer has paused staff hiring through its careers site as it battles to recover following a cyber attack.
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NewsTop security body urges retailers to act following Marks & Spencer cyber attack
The UK’s leading cyber security agency has advised retailers to take action to protect themselves as Marks & Spencer continues to suffer disruption following an attack.
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FeatureThe secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.
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NewsMarks & Spencer stands down warehouse agency staff as it battles cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has told agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it faces the ongoing fall-out from a cyber attack.
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Opinion‘Can a new entrant controlled by a global giant disrupt UK grocery?’
The soft launch of Joybuy represents a play by Chinese powerhouse JD.com to snap up share of the food retail market, but established grocers won’t be quaking in their boots just yet, says George MacDonald
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NewsM&S suspends online orders as cyberattack continues to take toll
Marks & Spencer has suspended customer orders through its websites and apps as it battles to address a cyberattack.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership names new chief financial officer
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed a new chief financial officer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer calls in external experts following ‘cyber incident’
Marks & Spencer has called in external experts to advise after suffering a “cyber incident” over the last few days.
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NewsM&S to upgrade landmark Pantheon store as part of wider stores investment
Marks & Spencer is set to pump £90m into enhancing its London store portfolio with openings and overhauls.
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NewsShein and Temu flag higher US prices as tariffs hit
Online retail powerhouses Shein and Temu have told customers in the US to expect higher prices from next week following the imposition of tariffs on China.
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NewsMarks & Spencer slashes use of plastics in men’s range
Marks & Spencer has made changes to men’s clothing packaging that will significantly cut the use of plastics.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Carl Cowling is still betting big on America despite Trump turmoil
WHSmith is selling its high street business to focus on its successful travel operations—notably the US, described by the retailer as its “most exciting growth market”