All articles by George MacDonald – Page 232
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OpinionA lot is riding on New Look
The sour taste left by disappointing retail IPOs of the past and jitters about how retail conditions will shape up this year mean there’s a lot riding on how New Look’s much-anticipated IPO fares.
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NewsAsda’s market share growth halted as Tesco hits back
Supermarket group Asda’s market share growth has come to halt after a fightback by Tesco, latest market share data shows.
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NewsAnger over Marc Bolland’s M&S pay deal
Investors and shareholder advisory groups have criticised the pay package awarded to incoming Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland.
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NewsShoplifters walk free despite store worker's death
Three shoplifters yesterday walked free despite the death of a Sainsbury’s staff member who tried to stop them stealing biscuits.
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NewsThaw drives sales rise at John Lewis
Pent up demand following snowy weather helped lift sales at department store chain John Lewis by 15.7% to £51.2m in the week to January 23.
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NewsConsumer confidence improved in January
Consumer confidence rose in January and people are more optimistic about the outlook for themselves and the economy.
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NewsNigel Northridge to succeed John Lovering as Debenhams chairman
Department store group Debenhams has named Nigel Northridge as its new chairman.
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NewsMorrisons’ new chief Dalton Philips is highly regarded
Loblaw chief operating officer Dalton Philips was appointed chief executive of Morrisons this week.
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OpinionSuperdry: A Super prospect?
Walk down any high street or into a bar and you’ll almost certainly see one brand in evidence - Superdry.
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NewsLoblaw man Dalton Philips to succeed Marc Bolland at Morrisons
Dalton Philips, chief operating officer of Canadian grocer Loblaw, has been appointed chief executive of Morrisons.
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NewsJanuary retail sales disappoint, CBI reports
Retail sales got off to a disappointing start in the New Year, the CBI reported.
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NewsDemand for traditional products lifts Dobbies Christmas sales
Garden centre group Dobbies has posted a Christmas sales rise after consumers snapped up traditional seasonal products.
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NewsGarden Centre Group Christmas profits climb 17%
Garden Centre Group, the 121-store business formerly known as Wyevale, has reported a “terrific” Christmas.
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NewsTesco in film industry deal
Supermarket group Tesco is to extend its reach into the film sector.
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NewsNew Look board meeting to consider IPO
Fashion group New Look’s board will consider this week whether to go ahead with a Stock Exchange listing.
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NewsArgos modernises logo in brand refresh as new catalogue launches
Catalogue store group Argos will tomorrow unveil a refreshed brand, coinciding with the launch of its latest big book.
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NewsOverlooked grocers back on City radar
Investor appetite this week for food retailers was keen but general retailers were shunned, despite almost without exception beating Christmas expectations.
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AnalysisJohn Hargreaves: the man behind Matalan
As the man behind the pioneering value fashion retailer Matalan considers bids for the company, George MacDonald discovers what makes him tick
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OpinionBring it on, Best Buy
Leopards can never change their spots, but maybe something almost as remarkable has happened: not only did DSGi have a great Christmas, it looks as if chief executive John Browett is genuinely changing the business for the long-term good.