All articles by George MacDonald – Page 155
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer's extended store at Westfield London
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a makeover of its Westfield London store, where more space is devoted to homewares and its new baby offer is showcased.
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NewsVideo: Lowe’s to introduce robot staff to transform customer experience
US home improvement giant Lowe’s has developed robot shop assistants that it is piloting in one of its hardware stores.
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AnalysisThe 12 trends of Christmas: this festive season's big themes
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers are preparing for a frenetic shopping season. Retail Week looks at the themes that will dominate this Christmas.
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NewsCo-operative targets food waste with #shelfie social media campaign
During the recession shoppers made a big effort to avoid wasting food – a trend which has persisted since the downturn ended.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Lewis must be allowed time to succeed
Tesco was dumped in the remainder bin by the City after new boss Dave Lewis lifted the lid on results delayed by the grocer’s accounting scandal.
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NewsM&S fashion market share declines but margin likely to have been preserved
Marks & Spencer has suffered a further erosion of fashion market share, the latest Kantar fashion retail data has shown.
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NewsInternational retailers Auchan and Metro strike joint buying partnership
German giant Metro and French powerhouse Auchan have struck a joint purchasing partnership designed to make the most of their strength when negotiating with suppliers.
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AnalysisIn the news: Asos's newly promoted chief operating officer Nick Beighton
It’s a sign of the closeness of Asos’s top directors, the chief executive and finance boss, that they are often referred to simply as the Nicks.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports 'mixed' sales as weather hits demand
Sales at John Lewis were “mixed” last week as a strong performance in the home category was offset by the impact of mild weather on apparel.
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NewsTesco’s Broadbent: ‘I didn’t have to go but it’s a matter of principle’
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent has emailed staff explaining his exit was evidence that “Tesco is fundamentally a company of principles”.
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NewsPets at Home posts sales rise as loyalty scheme draws customers
Pets at Home has posted first-half like-for-like sales growth of 4.2% as its loyalty scheme and vets’ practices performed well.
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NewsOka Direct appoints Octavia Morley as chief executive
Furniture and interiors specialist Oka has appointed Octavia Morley as chief executive as it prepares for a new phase of growth.
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NewsWaitrose wins record market share as sales rise, Kantar data shows
Waitrose has notched up a record grocery market share as its sales outperformed the market, the latest Kantar data showed.
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OpinionComment: Why Asos was right to promote Nick Beighton
There have not been many ‘lolz’ at Asos this year – the fashion etailer has been trolled by the City after a series of profit warnings.
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NewsPrimark strikes deal with Sears for seven stores in the US
Value fashion powerhouse Primark has struck a deal with US giant Sears to lease space for seven stores in the country.
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NewsAs the Rubik's Cube turns 40 its inventor backs Tesco marketing campaign
It’s the 40th anniversary of Rubik’s cube, the puzzle created by Hungarian Ernő Rubik and Tesco’s Hungarian business made the most of the anniversary.
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OpinionAnalysis: Never mind the carpets, WHSmith's results show it is doing well
WHSmith may be the butt of sarky humour but there is little doubting the retailer’s prowess after it reported a 9% surge in profits.
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NewsLegendary investor Warren Buffett sells 245m Tesco shares
Warren Buffett has sold 245m of his shares in ailing grocer Tesco, leaving the legendary investor’s Berkshire Hathaway firm with a stake of less than 3%.
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NewsB&M Bargains hires former Asda property boss Karen Hubbard as COO
Value retailer B&M Bargains has appointed former Asda property boss Karen Hubbard as its new chief operating officer to lead expansion.
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OpinionComment: Boohoo for investors as etailer trades below IPO price?
Shares in fashion etailer Boohoo have frequently traded below the 50p placing price since listing, despite it being a growth story.