All articles by George MacDonald – Page 126
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's, Morrisons and M&S
The Retail Week team is joined by director of Grocery Insight Steve Dresser to discuss mixed results in the grocery sector and changes at M&S.
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S gains McDonald’s customer focus
The appointment of Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald to one of the most pivotal roles at Marks & Spencer came as a bolt from the blue.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Shop Direct, Oddy joins The Range and BHS
The team discuss the week’s biggest stories, including Shop Direct’s possible sale, Nigel Oddy’s move to The Range and how BHS’s demise has impacted retail one year on.
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NewsBHS: War of words continues as Field responds to Green
MP Frank Field has asked Sir Philip Green to publish the Pensions Regulator warning letter that sought a resolution to the BHS pensions issue.
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NewsFashion etailer Hope to crowdfund expansion finance
Hope, the fledgling fashion etailer and brand founded by former Marks & Spencer stores director Nayna McIntosh, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance expansion.
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OpinionOpinion: BHS legacy endures, a year after it collapsed
One year ago today BHS hit the buffers, ending almost a century on the high street and opening a corporate can of worms.
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OpinionOpinion: Just let Woolworths rest in peace
Over the weekend it was revealed that former Woolworths boss Tony Page is keen to relaunch the variety store group on the high street.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls as cost pressures mount
Consumer confidence fell by one percentage point in the first quarter of 2017, as rising inflation and slowing wage growth bit.
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NewsBoden to open concessions in John Lewis stores
Home shopping specialist Boden is to open concessions in five John Lewis department stores.
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NewsBHS: Sir Philip Green still ‘on the hook’ says MP Field
Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green “has not done enough to hold on to his knighthood” according to MP Frank Field.
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NewsWoolworths could make comeback under ex-boss
A former Woolworths managing director hopes to revive the famous retail name and launch it again on high streets almost 10 years after its collapse.
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VideoThe Retail Week: May’s snap Election, Debenhams and M&S
The team discuss the week’s biggest stories, including Theresa May’s decision to call a snap General Election, Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher’s strategy and M&S’s store plans.
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AnalysisExclusive: Prioritise present EU trade deals, BRC urges
Retail industry trade body the BRC has urged the next Government to make tariff-free trade a top Brexit negotiating priority.
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NewsB&Q boss Loeve takes top job at Netto International
B&Q boss Michael Loeve, who Retail Week revealed yesterday was standing down, is to become executive vice president of Netto International.
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NewsToday in retail: General election and House of Fraser
Nearly a year after the EU referendum, Prime Minister Theresa May has called a general election to bring certainty and stability to these turbulent times.
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OpinionOpinion: A real brand is more than a name on a label
What makes a brand really worthy of the name?
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NewsB&Q boss Michael Loeve to leave after two years in role
B&Q chief executive Michael Loeve is to step down after almost two years at the helm of the DIY chain, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHouse of Fraser reports full-year profits rise
House of Fraser more than doubled its pre-tax profits last year to £3.4m from £1.3m.
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NewsTesco business rates bill to fall by more than £100m
Tesco is to benefit by £105m from lower business rates over five years, according to a study by rents and rates specialist CVS.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up two US outdoor goods retailers
Sports Direct has bagged two US outdoor chains after making a debt purchase and loan.