All articles by George MacDonald – Page 20
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Opinion‘Rollback’s returned, Whitfield’s on board – and the fightback’s on at Asda’
The reintroduction of Rollback signals that Asda is serious on price once again, while Jo Whitfield’s return brings a valuable combination of experience as the grocer focuses on the best of its heritage while building new businesses such as convenience, believes George MacDonald
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NewsFormer Boohoo boss to take reins at Marks & Spencer clothing arm
Former Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle is to join Marks & Spencer to lead its clothing and home division.
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NewsMonsoon boss urges UK to also close tax loopholes that benefit Shein
Monsoon Accessorize chief executive Nick Stowe has called for the UK to take the same stance as the US and shut tax loopholes that give online giant Shein advantages over UK retailers.
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NewsTesco tries out ‘Your Clubcard Prices’ personalised offers
Tesco is piloting a change to its Clubcard Prices loyalty scheme to offer customers bespoke discounts based on their shopping behaviour.
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NewsShein and Temu could be hit by US ban on parcels from China
The US Postal Service has stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong, which is thought likely to impact online giants Shein and Temu.
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AnalysisIn pictures: How Asda is promoting its Rollback price offensive in-store
The return of Asda’s Rollback prices is a big moment for the grocer as it seeks to regain a once unchallenged reputation for value for money. Retail Week visited Asda’s Stockton supercentre to see how the Rollback launch was executed
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GalleryIn pictures: How Fortnum & Mason turned building works into a retail opportunity
Undertaking building work in-store is often a headache for retailers, but landmark department store Fortnum & Mason turned it into an opportunity to wow shoppers.
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NewsH&M ‘on track’ as sales and earnings rise
A year into his role, H&M chief executive Daniel Ervér has maintained that the retailer is “on track” as he reported higher sales and profits.
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NewsRetail crime ‘spiralling out of control’ as violence and abuse soar
Retailers have suffered record levels of crime, despite spending more than ever before on prevention.
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NewsAsda launches long-term price offensive with return of rollback and ‘Asda Price’
Asda is slashing prices, including through the reintroduction of its rollback reduction programme, as it seeks to reestablish its value for money credentials.
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NewsTesco becomes latest grocer to axe jobs in efficiency drive
Market leader Tesco has become the latest big grocer to cut jobs as retailers confront rising costs.
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Opinion‘ONS figures add unnecessarily to retail doom and gloom’
Yes, the retail industry faces challenges, but the way the official sales data is presented risks distorting the picture, believes George MacDonald
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NewsShoe Zone profits slide after ‘year of two halves’
Shoe Zone has reported a fall in annual sales and profits after a good start to the year was followed by a tough second half.
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Opinion‘Are the lights turning back on in the home and furniture market?’
Updates from DFS and Dunelm this week struck a cautious note, but there are signs of life in the home goods category, including a big move by Primark, believes George MacDonald
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store partnership with flooring specialist Tapi
John Lewis has struck a partnership with floorcoverings retailer Tapi, which will open concessions in the department store group’s shops, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDeliveroo reports ‘strong growth’ at grocery business
Delivery specialist Deliveroo has reported “robust” fourth-quarter trading when its food proposition performed well.
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NewsPoundland suffers sales plunge in Christmas quarter
Value specialist Poundland’s like-for-likes fell in the Christmas quarter, parent Pepco reported.
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NewsDunelm posts ‘solid’ sales growth in challenging conditions
Homewares powerhouse Dunelm has reported a “solid performance” in what it described as a “challenging” and “volatile trading environment.
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GalleryVans revamps West End flagship to create eye-catching ‘skateable’ store
The sneakers and skate shoe specialist has opened the doors to an overhauled store that features “skateable architecture” and the introduction of third-party brands for the first time in Europe
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NewsFortnum & Mason outlines investment plans after profits and Christmas sales climb
Landmark department store business Fortnum & Mason intends to invest in a raft of initiatives after reporting a strong annual and Christmas performance.