All articles by George MacDonald – Page 143
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VideoWatch: Black Friday debate – a threat or opportunity for retailers?
Retail analyst Richard Hyman and 7thingsmedia boss Chris Bishop debate whether Black Friday is a poisoned chalice or a business opportunity.
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NewsShoppers expected to make beeline to Amazon for Black Friday deals
Three quarters of consumers planning to make a purchase on Black Friday will buy from online giant Amazon, a study has revealed.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis celebrates first £100m sales week of peak period
Sales at John Lewis department stores broke through the £100m barrier last week, boosted by homewares, as peak trading got under way.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Poundland and B&M Bargains half-year and Asda Q3
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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OpinionAldi and Lidl’s record market share may signal more upheaval in grocery
The shake-up of food retail shows no sign of abating as the two biggest discounters reach a combined market share of 10%.
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AnalysisExclusive - Watch: Behind the scenes of House of Fraser’s Christmas ad
Retail Week gets an exclusive first look behind the scenes at the filming of House of Fraser’s Christmas advertising campaign.
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OpinionBlack Friday may be a nightmare before Christmas for retailers
Sales have already taken a hit in anticipation of Black Friday discounting, but the full extent of its impact remains to be seen.
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NewsSports Direct calls for Findel general meeting over director appointment
Sports Direct has requested a general meeting be convened by home shopping group Findel to consider a director appointment.
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NewsMatalan downgraded by credit ratings agency S&P after profits plunge
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded value clothing and homewares retailer Matalan’s risk profile from weak to vulnerable.
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NewsData: John Lewis Christmas ad clocks up more than 6 million views on YouTube
Data: John Lewis’ latest Christmas advert, unveiled last Friday, has already generated more than 6 million views on YouTube.
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NewsArgos hit by website glitch as Christmas shopping period gets under way
Multichannel retailer Argos suffered problems on its website over the weekend just as the festive shopping period gets under way.
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NewsWatch: M&S goes ‘mobile-first’ with special moments Christmas campaign
M&S will launch its Christmas ad today, starting with a preview to members of its Sparks loyalty scheme followed by online and social media.
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NewsAsda in radical rethink over Black Friday involvement
Asda has radically rethought its Black Friday strategy and is likely to massively dial down its involvement in the promotional frenzy.
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NewsM&S signs up 1.8m Sparks members as customers shrug off data fears
M&S has so far signed up 1.8 million shoppers to its Sparks membership scheme and a website data scare has not hit applications to join.
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OpinionABF shows no fear that its Primark expansion model has turned cannibal
Is the well-oiled value fashion machine that is Primark showing signs that the engine needs a little fine-tuning?
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VideoShort Cuts: Why retailers must step up the fight for business rates reform
In the next five years retailers will incur £14bn of costs as a result of Government policy. In 60 seconds, we explain the push for reform.
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NewsFashion veteran Gifi Fields launches Scarlett & Jo ecommerce site
Fashion veteran Gifi Fields aims to carve out share in the plus-size market with the launch of etail business Scarlett & Jo.
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NewsMorrisons to donate all surplus food to charities to avoid waste
Grocer Morrisons is to donate surplus food to community groups to help those in need rather than let it go to waste.
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NewsRetailers face extra £14bn in costs as result of new Government policies
Retailers face extra costs totalling £14bn over the next five years as a result of Government policies introduced since the general election.
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NewsSelfridges posts record profits as it embarks on Oxford Street investment
Department store business Selfridges has posted record annual profits and expects continued strong performance as it overhauls its flagship store.