All articles by George MacDonald – Page 173
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OpinionComment: Matt Davies’ new direction for Halfords
Halfords posts interim results on Wednesday, the first set since Matt Davies was appointed chief executive.
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NewsRobert Dyas boss Graham Coles to stand down
Robert Dyas chief executive Graham Coles is to step down after eight years in charge of the hardwares specialist in order to focus on new non-executive positions.
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NewsAxe swings at Comet as 330 staff made redundant
Comet administrator Deloitte has made 330 of the electricals retailer’s staff redundant.
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NewsRetailers call for extended Sunday Christmas trading
Retailers push for longer opening hours on the Sunday before Christmas to cope with last-minute rush.
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OpinionComment: Primark and Marks & Spencer square up
Marks & Spencer managed to please with Tuesday’s interims, but primarily because of relief that the results were not as bad as expected.
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NewsShoppers flock to Currys and PC World as Comet flounders
Electricals giant Dixons’ Currys and PC World stores have benefited from a surge in footfall following the collapse of Comet into administration.
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NewsDeloitte 'urgently' seeks Comet buyer
Comet stores are to continue to trade for the time being and staff will be paid, administrator Deloitte has said.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Catalogue takes a back seat as John Walden reinvents Argos
The retailer is overhauling its business model for the digital era.
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OpinionComment: Investors care about profit, not tattoos
For many retail leaders it is an article of faith to demonstrate that they hold their store staff in high esteem, and results presentations typically pay tribute to the efforts made on the shopfloor.
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NewsAdministration looms for Comet
Electricals retailer Comet is likely to file an intention to appoint an administrator as early as tomorrow (Thursday), putting 7,000 jobs at risk, Retail Week can reveal.
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News02 to franchise a quarter of company-owned stores
Mobile communications specialist 02 intends to franchise a quarter of its company owned stores over the next nine months.
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NewsRates revaluation delay to be subject of Westminster Hall adjournment debate
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk is to lead a Westminster Hall adjournment debate in Parliament today when he will attack the Government’s proposal to delay next year’s business rates revaluation.
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NewsWalden unveils digital vision for Argos
Queues in Argos stores would become a thing of the past under the ambitious vision of new managing director John Walden as he reinvents the business as a “digital retail leader”.
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OpinionComment: Amazon and Asos are not kindred spirits
Ahead of etailer Asos’ results there was speculation that the online fashion specialist was being eyed as a possible takeover target by Amazon.
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AnalysisArgos’ four-point change strategy: Key points
Argos has revealed the findings of its strategic review and intends to reinvent itself as a “digital retail leader”. Here are the cornerstones of the new approach.
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NewsArgos to leave catalogue heritage behind
General merchandise giant Argos is to move decisively away from its catalogue heritage as it bids to reinvent itself as a “digital retail leader”.
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OpinionComment: Encouraging trends reported at N Brown
Andy Higginson will have been pretty pleased with his first set of figures as chairman of home shopping group N Brown.
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NewsWhite Stuff chief executive Sally Bailey to stand down
White Stuff chief executive Sally Bailey is to step down from the role after nine years in charge.
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OpinionComment: Ted Baker’s unique appeal
The retail industry has frequently been home to maverick business people who have created unique and highly successful companies.
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NewsFormer M&S fashion boss Kate Bostock joins Asos
Kate Bostock, former Marks & Spencer fashion boss, is to join the board of etail powerhouse Asos.