All articles by George MacDonald – Page 19
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ‘biggest ever’ investment in staff pay
M&S said that since 2022 it has invested more than £285m in retail pay.
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NewsTesco names new leader for clothing and home business
Tesco has appointed an H&M executive to run its F+F clothing and home business.
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NewsFormer Poundland boss takes top role at builders’ merchant
The ex-boss of Poundland has taken up a new role.
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Opinion‘The future of struggling Poundland is likely to be revealed next week’
In the current trading environment, value specialist Poundland should be flying. It’s not.
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NewsAldi ups pay for second time in a month on back of Lidl’s increase
Value grocer Aldi has announced a further pay rise for staff, just a month after originally revealing a higher rate.
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Opinion‘You could be forgiven for thinking that a new cost-of-living crunch is upon us’
Hard-pressed consumers, like retailers, face unwelcome cost increases in the next few months and that has implications for spending, says Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsWalmart sales and income climb as media business grows
Top retailer Walmart has posted a rise in sales and earnings, bolsted by its fast-growing advertising business.
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NewsM&S pilots paper chocolate wrapping as part of net-zero drive
Marks & Spencer is trying out paper wrapping for chocolate for the first time as it seeks to build a sustainable business.
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NewsFashion retailer Quiz calls in administrators
Clothing group Quiz has brought administrators on board, likely leading to job losses and store closures.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits ‘new low’ as energy bills rise looms
Consumer sentiment has stepped back this month, when confidence in the state of the economy fell.
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NewsAsda reveals latest gender pay gap data
Food group Asda has published its latest data on gender pay differences at the business.
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FeatureShow me the money – what incentives make staff act like they own the company?
What sort of schemes are operating, and which might be most effective? And will such schemes change as basic pay – powered by rising minimum wage costs – rises and the overall cost of employing people goes up?
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NewsCo-op turns to Morrisons for key Nisa wholesale appointment
The Co-op’s Nisa business has drafted in a convenience boss from Morrisons for a key role in its wholesale operation.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches first men’s underwear campaign in a decade
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its first men’s underwear marketing push in 10 years, as part of what is also its first-ever campaign in the underwear category across women’s and men’s product.
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NewsM&S makes senior hires for international business reset
Marks & Spencer has made three senior appointments at its international division as it aims to put the overseas business on a growth trajectory, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein ponders pushing back IPO date after Trump tariff changes
Online fashion giant Shein is considering a delay to an IPO in London in the aftermath of changes to US tariff rules unveiled by President Trump.
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NewsIn The Style teeters on brink of collapse
Online fashion retailer In The Style is close to insolvency and its owner is lining up administrators.
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Opinion‘Joining M&S from controversial Boohoo, John Lyttle has lots to prove’
The contrast between Boohoo and Marks & Spencer, and how each is perceived, is stark but Lyttle brings some strong capabilities, says George MacDonald
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NewsJohn Lewis to introduce Harry Styles-backed brand
John Lewis is introducing a host of new brands for the spring/summer season, including one backed by singer Harry Styles.
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NewsNet-a-Porter boss to join top team at John Lewis
The managing director of Net-a-Porter has been appointed to a senior role at department store business John Lewis, Retail Week can reveal.