All articles by George MacDonald – Page 148
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NewsCentral London shops to create 2,000 jobs after Sunday trading shake-up
Retailers in central London have pledged to create 2,000 jobs if Sunday trading hours are extended, following George Osborne’s Budget.
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VideoThe Retail Week: CMA pricing report, Apple Pay and Matalan's bath venture
Executive editor George MacDonald and reporter Luke Tugby give their insights into the week’s biggest retail stories.
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NewsFormer All Saints boss Stephen Craig to run Spanish retailer Suiteblanco
Former All Saints boss Stephen Craig has made a return to mainstream retail after a four-year absence from the industry.
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VideoWatch: Did retail sales rise or fall in June? Why BRC and BDO’s figures differ
Your questions answered on why there are contrasting reports from the BRC and BDO on June’s retail sales reports.
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NewsComment: Might Barclays come knocking on the door of Tesco’s Benny Higgins?
Following the ousting of Barclays boss Antony Jenkins, people-watchers believe Tesco’s Benny Higgins may feature on the bank’s list of replacements.
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VideoWatch: Sir Philip Green on Fashion Retail Academy, lift etiquette and more
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green spoke to Retail Week at the anniversary of the Fashion Retail Academy about the scheme and future of retail.
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NewsTony Blair joins retailers to celebrate Fashion Retail Academy anniversary
Former PM Tony Blair joined top retailers including Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green to celebrate Fashion Retail Academy’s 10th anniversary.
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NewsDunelm posts quarterly sales uplift and names new chief financial officer
Value homewares specialist Dunelm has posted a rise in fourth-quarter like-for-likes, helped by its summer Sale.
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NewsPrimark posts sales rise but cautions on currency exchange impact on margins
Value fashion giant Primark has reported a strong sales rise but currency movements are expected to affect next year’s results.
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NewsSuperGroup posts profits rise and reveals plans to launch in China
Fashion specialist SuperGroup has reported a rise in full-year profits and revealed plans to launch in China.
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OpinionComment: Margin potential outweighs fashion sales decline at M&S
A minus in front of a sales number is never welcome especially, as in the case of Marks & Spencer, following indications of a return to form.
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NewsBolland: M&S beat the market in a tough quarter for fashion
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise arm outperformed the market despite a slip in first-quarter like-for-likes, Marc Bolland has maintained.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis clearance Sale launch drives rise in weekly sales
Sales at department store business John Lewis rose 3.2% to £90.1m last week as the retailer’s summer clearance Sale got under way.
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NewsRetailers’ sales hit during ‘worst June in nearly a decade’
Retailers have suffered their worst June in almost 10 years as consumers chose to spend on leisure rather than shopping.
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VideoThe Retail Week: John Lewis, Pep&Co and Dixons Carphone's US venture
Executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison look at the week’s most interesting retail stories.
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OpinionComment: Wilf Walsh sets off on a magic carpet ride as profits rise
Until his surprise appointment as Carpetright boss, former HMV man Wilf Walsh was more associated with Inspiral than inspiring carpets.
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NewsJohn Browett to join Dunelm as chief executive designate
Former Monsoon and Dixons boss John Browett is to join home specialist Dunelm, where he will take over as chief executive next year.
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NewsInfographic: Sales rise at John Lewis after Father's Day boost
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 11.8% to £76m in the week to June 20 as all its main departments performed well.
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NewsTesco recovery programme starts to bear fruit despite sales fall
Grocery giant Tesco is beginning to feel the benefits of its recovery programme despite a further sales fall in the first quarter.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The Power List, Thorntons, Carpetright and Ocado
Executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison look at the top spots on the Retail Week Power List and the week’s news.