All articles by George MacDonald – Page 17
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NewsNike is vowing to ‘return sport to the centre of everything we do’ as sales fall
Nike’s new boss has pledged to act fast to restore the trainer brand and retail giant’s fortunes as he reported a quarterly sales fall.
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NewsRetail sales volumes edged up in November, ONS reports
Retail sales volumes edged up last month, official data showed.
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Opinion‘A Christmas profit warning is inauspicious, but retail has reasons to be cheerful about 2025’
Despite a hefty profit warning from Shoe Zone, as long as retailers overall meet muted Christmas expectations then City appetite for their shares could pick up in the new year, writes George MacDonald
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NewsThe Body Shop is ‘back in profit baby!’ new boss reveals
Ethical cosmetics specialist The Body Shop is back in the black – albeit over a short period.
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News‘Proud moment’ for John Lewis as it wins royal warrant
Department store business John Lewis has been awarded a royal warrant by the king.
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NewsMarks & Spencer is expecting ‘busiest Christmas’ at flagship online distribution centre
Marks & Spencer anticipates that this Christmas will be the busiest ever at its biggest distribution centre.
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NewsChancellor sticks to her guns at Budget meeting with retail leaders
Retail representatives have met chancellor Rachel Reeves to detail industry concern over the extra costs imposed in the recent Budget.
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NewsFrasers is seeking control of embattled Norwegian sports retailer
Department stores and sports goods group Frasers is seeking to take control of Norwegian sports specialist XXL, where it’s already the second biggest shareholder.
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NewsFormer Boohoo boss Lyttle cited stalking concerns among reasons for departure
Ex-Boohoo chief exexutive John Lyttle left the retailer amid concerns over stalking and “corporate espionage” made by various executives.
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NewsQuiz launches business review as sales and cash dry up
Fashion retailer Quiz has begun a review of financing and strategic options following poor trading that has resulted in lower than expected cash headroom.
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NewsMarks & Spencer jubilation at flagship store redevelopment victory
Marks & Spencer has won approval to redevelop its flagship Marble Arch store on London’s Oxford Street.
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Opinion‘Twenty years on, is a boutique-style M&S store an idea whose time has come?’
Marks & Spencer’s pilot fashion and beauty store in Battersea is a very different proposition from the retailer’s usual approach to fashion. The format may bring challenges but is likely to prove worthwhile, believes George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer has committed to helping 2,000 young people into work
Marks & Spencer aims to support thousands of young people into work through its Marks & Start employability programme.
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NewsOcado has passed a sales milestone as Christmas nears
Online grocer Ocado Retail has notched up its best-ever number of weekly orders as shoppers prepare for Christmas.
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GalleryMarks & Spencer has opened its first fashion and beauty standalone store
Major British retailer Marks and Spencer has opened its first store dedicated to menswear, womenswear and beauty
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GalleryIn pictures: retailers’ spectacular Christmas windows
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for store windows, as retailers seek to create seasonal in-store theatre to stimulate golden quarter spend
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Opinion‘Allan Leighton has turned Asda around once, but can he do it again?’
Since being appointed as executive chair of Asda a few days ago, Allan Leighton has been making all the right noises, believes George MacDonald
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GalleryIn pictures: Black Friday – who’s doing it, who’s not, and how deep are the discounts?
Since being imported from the US to the UK by Amazon in 2010, Black Friday has become a firm fixture on retail’s promotional calendar.
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NewsLords committee recommends looking ‘beyond retail’ for high street success
A House of Lords committee envisages that thriving high streets will be less dependent on retail in future, although shops will remain key to their success.
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NewsJohn Lewis Black Friday searches spike following return of ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ pledge
Department store group John Lewis has reported a surge in interest in its Black Friday deals following the return of the Never Knowingly Undersold price promise.