All articles by George MacDonald – Page 180
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NewsApril sales growth to rise year-on-year
Retail sales growth in April will be lower than experienced historically but will be up year-on-year, a new monthly forecasting service for Retail Week subscribers reveals.
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NewsBolland: green agenda must be as evocative as the 'American Dream'
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has called for the creation of a new way to engage consumers with the sustainability agenda.
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NewsTesco UK boss Brasher sensationally quits
Tesco UK chief executive Richard Brasher has stepped down from the troubled grocery giant’s board with immediate effect and leave in July.
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OpinionDebenhams’ winning formula
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsMarks & Spencer veteran Andrew Skinner leaves the business
Marks & Spencer veteran Andrew Skinner is leaving the retailer after almost three decades.
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NewsGame future in jeopardy as value wiped out
Concern about the future of computer entertainment specialist Game has intensified after the retailer acknowledged doubts over its future, and the business may well be worthless.
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NewsWork experience scheme backed by public, exclusive poll reveals
Retailers’ involvement in work experience schemes has the overwhelming backing of the public, despite prompting a storm of protest in recent weeks.
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OpinionA bonus culture worth celebrating
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsTesco to create 20,000 jobs over next two years in service push
Grocery market leader Tesco is to create 20,000 new jobs in the UK over the next few years as it invests in customer service, refreshing stores and opening new shops in a bid to revitalise the business.
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OpinionThe best retailers are thriving in tough times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsDixons movies business to launch on Thursday
Electricals group Dixons will launch its Knowhow on-demand movie business this Thursday, March 1.
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NewsJohn Cleland named Maplin chief executive
Former Somerfield managing director John Cleland is to join electricals specialist Maplin as chief executive at the start of next month.
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OpinionAttack on Tesco shows lack of respect for retail
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsDixons to launch into movie-streaming market
Electricals giant Dixons, owner of Currys and PC World, is to enter the film-rental market .
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NewsM&S suffers further blow as new channels boss Aubrey-Cound quits
Marks & Spencer has suffered another personnel blow as its director of new channels Susan Aubrey-Cound prepares to step down from the retailer next week after 11 years with the business.
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NewsM&S general merchandise brand director Jones leaves
Marks & Spencer’s brand director for general merchandise, Alison Jones, has quit the retailer after less than a year in post.
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NewsGreen urges fashion retailers to create youth opportunities
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green has made a plea for fashion retailers to work together to back young talent at a time of high youth unemployment and hopes to create a fashion manufacturing academy.
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NewsHomewares push by French Connection
French Connection is to push into the homewares market with the launch of a premium home range in April.
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OpinionThorntons needs to find its sweet spot
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsWalker poised to secure control of Iceland
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker looks certain to retain control of the frozen food chain he founded after striking an agreement late last night with Icelandic stakeholders to enter exclusive deal negotiations.