All articles by George MacDonald – Page 151
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ disclosure of commercial income should be replicated by others
Morrisons struck a blow for transparency when it posted full-year figures last week and opted to provide “enhanced disclosure” of commercial income.
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InterviewInterview: Ray Kelvin and Lindsay Page on Ted Baker’s Retail Leader award
Ted Baker stands out from the crowd with its unique style. Retail Week hears from Ray Kelvin and Lindsay Page how they keep cutting a dash.
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NewsSir Philip Green: It’s a happy-sad day for me but it’s good for BHS
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is confident that there is still a place for BHS on the high street if it is run with single-minded focus.
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NewsTycoon Sir Philip Green sells BHS to Retail Acquisitions
Tycoon Sir Philip Green has sold his BHS department store chain for an undisclosed sum.
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OpinionComment: Next’s Lord Wolfson sets the tone on retail prospects
When the fashion retailer posts results next week its boss’s views will influence sentiment towards the entire retail industry.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Eight things to take away from this year’s conference
Retail Week Live offers attendees a wide variety of valuable content, here are just eight ways you can benefit from being involved.
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NewsArcadia’s Tania Foster-Brown to join Selfridges as marketing director
Tania Foster-Brown, one of Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green’s closest and longest serving lieutenants, is leaving the fashion group to join Selfridges.
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OpinionComment: Thorntons strives to restore an eggcellent performance
The chocolatier’s efforts to turn itself into an FMCG business have turned soft as a Belgian truffle but its brand is still strong.
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NewsRetail Week issues manifesto for retail ahead of general election
The next Government should support the vibrancy of the retail industry though initiatives such as addressing the business rates burden and enhancing the UK’s digital capabilities.
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AnalysisVideo: Mary Portas on her new book and life in retail
Mary Portas talks about her new book ‘Shop Girl’, her roots in retail and the health of the industry in an interview with George MacDonald.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher boss Laury expected to confront overspaced estate
As new Kingfisher chief executive Véronique Laury prepares to post full-year figures in just over a month’s time, the pressure is on.
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NewsBHS managing director Richard Price to take up senior clothing role at Tesco
BHS managing director Richard Price is leaving the Arcadia-owned business to take up a senior role at Tesco’s clothing business.
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NewsJohn Browett steps down as Monsoon chief executive
John Browett has stepped down as Monsoon Accessorize’s chief executive to be replaced by financial director Paul Allen on an interim basis.
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OpinionComment: A year and counting… when will Sports Direct hire a finance director?
Sports Direct gets curiouser and curiouser and it is surely time the lack a finance director is addressed at the retailer.
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NewsProperty owners call for reform of administration fees system
Landlords who lost out when HMV hit the buffers have attacked the way administrators and advisers make money when businesses hit the wall.
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NewsOut-of-town footfall rises as high street and shopping centres suffer
Retail footfall overall declined in January but out-of-town locations bucked the trend as shoppers sought big-ticket items.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as omnichannel model beats snow disruption
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 4.5% to £68.8m last week despite some areas of the country being hit by snow.
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OpinionComment: Investors hope to count the pennies as Poundland buys 99p Stores
Poundland’s proposed takeover of 99p Stores for the equivalent of over 55 million customer transactions pleased the market, sending its share price up 15%.
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NewsTalk don’t text to get ahead, Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell advise students
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green has opened the retailer’s work experience scheme to entries for the second year with the backing of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell.
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NewsTesco faces investigation by Groceries Code Adjudicator
Industry watchdog the Groceries Code Adjudicator has become the latest body to launch an investigation into supermarket giant Tesco.