All articles by George MacDonald – Page 127
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Repercussions of the retailer’s demise
The collapse of BHS had a far-reaching impact across retail and has influenced attitudes on everything from corporate governance to the future of department stores.
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NewsQuiz eyes £200m float as founding family seeks payday
Fashion retailer Quiz is considering a £200m stock market listing.
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NewsEx-BHS staff awarded £400,000 by employment tribunal
Former BHS staff have won a payout of about £400,000 following an employment tribunal decision about the circumstances of their redundancy.
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NewsUS rising star Sugarfina launches in the UK
Sugarfina, the upscale US confectioner, has touched down in the UK.
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OpinionWhat to expect from Debenhams' strategic update
When Debenhams’ new chief executive Sergio Bucher unveils his strategy next Thursday, expect to hear about what might be described as social shopping.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco and WHSmith celebrate progress
Today has brought a raft of financial results and Tesco’s prelims, inevitably, grabbed most of the attention.
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NewsTesco profits surge as grocer performs ahead of plan
Grocery giant Tesco has reported a steep rise in earnings and expects to sustain momentum as its strategy bears fruit.
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OpinionReal-life retail: JD on the ascent as Jaeger falls
George MacDonald on JD Sports, Jaeger and good corporate citizenship..
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AnalysisJD Sports’ knockout performance sets it apart
Salesforce Retailer of the Year JD Sports has joined retail’s premier league. Executive chairman Peter Cowgill talks to George MacDonald about how it has been achieved
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OpinionReal-life retail: Tesco/Booker, and US appetite for UK
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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OpinionReal-life retail: Membership and social media spats
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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NewsRetail’s transformation has barely begun, leaders say
The transformation of retail to adapt to changing conditions has only just started, industry leaders believe.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Cross as customer experience director
John Lewis communications boss Peter Cross has taken on an expanded role at the department store business.
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NewsInsolvency Service chases former BHS owner Chappell
The Insolvency Service is taking legal action against former BHS owner Dominic Chappell for failure to provide information relevant to its inquiry into the retailer’s collapse.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Booker, Co-op and Asos
The Retail Week team are joined by analyst Bryan Roberts to discuss the biggest news from the industry, including Asos’ strong profit jump.
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OpinionReal-life retail: The rise of the 'grocerant'
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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AnalysisAnalysis: One Stop – Tesco’s own ‘mini-Booker’
When Tesco unveiled plans for a £3.7bn takeover of wholesaler Booker, supplier to thousands of independent convenience stores, it took the market by surprise.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco, Booker, Argos and Smiggle
When was the last time you went shopping in the middle of the night?
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OpinionOpinion: Asos shows the way towards retail reinvention
John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds shared her first thoughts on leading the business last week and was frank about the testing times she faces.
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AnalysisBrexit: Seven opportunities for retailers to benefit
The Brexit decision may have brought uncertainty, but retailers can make the most of it.