All articles by George MacDonald – Page 128
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InterviewInterview: Macy’s legend Lundgren on US department store turmoil
As he hands over the reins as chief executive, Macy’s Terry Lundgren discusses his career and why he’s confident department stores will thrive.
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AnalysisTesco's Booker deal: Inspired or insane?
Tesco shareholders have begged the grocer to reconsider its proposed merger with Booker. Does the deal make sense? Read opposing views and cast your vote.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Booker, Brexit and Topshop
The team discuss stories from the industry over the last week, including who will be best suited to take the top job at Topshop.
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NewsSports Direct workers have not received back pay
An employment agency working on behalf of Sports Direct has not honoured a deal to pay back money owed to staff, it has been claimed.
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NewsGame’s profits slump after tough trading period
Computer games specialist Game has posted a slump in interim earnings after a difficult trading period.
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NewsTopshop boss Homer leaves to head White Company
Topshop managing director Mary Homer is to leave the flagship Arcadia brand to run homewares and fashion specialist The White Company.
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NewsCard Factory eyes openings in retail parks and Ireland
Card Factory has identified big growth opportunity in retail parks and in the Republic of Ireland.
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OpinionTesco’s Booker deal deserves benefit of the doubt
A shareholder revolt against Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker has called into question the merits of the deal.
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OpinionOpinion: House of Fraser needs to change faster
No wonder British department store chiefs are sprucing up their businesses.
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NewsMPs attack the terms of BHS pension deal
Sixteen of the best-off former BHS executives will benefit most from the pension settlement agreed by former owner Sir Philip Green, according to MPs.
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NewsScS posts rise in sales and earnings in first half
ScS, the sofas and floorings specialist, has reported a rise in interim profits and expects to meet full-year expectations.
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AnalysisWho could help balance the French Connection board?
Some of French Connection’s biggest investors have piled further pressure on its boss under fire, Stephen Marks.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's, Asda, Brantano and Jones Bootmaker
The Retail Week team discuss Sainsbury’s Q4 results, Asda pay changes, John Allen’s comments on equality and the prospective administrations.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils own-brand denim collection
John Lewis is to launch an own-brand denim collection called And/Or next week.
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NewsKurt Geiger and Endless eye up Jones Bootmaker deal
Footwear retailer Kurt Geiger and turnaround specialist Endless are among potential buyers of embattled Jones Bootmaker, it is understood.
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NewsArgos outshines parent Sainsbury’s in fourth quarter
Grocery and general merchandise giant Sainsbury’s generated a like-for-like sales rise of 0.3% in the fourth quarter, including the contribution from Argos.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda may have shown the way on pay
Asda has come up with a novel answer to the issue of pay, which has become a pressing cost concern for the industry.
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NewsBlue Inc seeks rescue deal through CVA
Fashion retailer Blue Inc is seeking to cut its rent and debts as part of a rescue deal.
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GalleryRetail Week Awards 2017: The winners
If there is one message to take away from the Retail Week Awards 2017 sponsored by Salesforce, it is that great people make great businesses.
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AnalysisAn outstanding contribution: John Timpson
The AlixPartners Outstanding Contribution to Retail winner John Timpson tells George MacDonald about why he does business differently.