All articles by George MacDonald – Page 3
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NewsRetail jobs hit ‘record low’, official data reveals
The number of retail jobs has reached its lowest ever level after the industry shed more jobs than some other sectors combined.
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GalleryChristmas windows 2025: retailers aim to wow shoppers with eye-catching seasonal displays
‘Tis the season when many retailers get creative with their windows to help ensure the tills ring merrily over the Christmas period.
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NewsFanatics to open dedicated Verstappen store
Sports merchandise specialist Fanatics is to launch an online shop with F1 world champion Max Verstappen – the first time it has teamed up with an “active athlete”.
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Opinion‘A cold Christmas looms for embattled Asda’
As grocers prepare for the busiest days of the year, the Christmas period for Asda is likely to mirror its poor performance in this week’s Worldpanel data
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NewsJohn Lewis opens new hospitality destinations in time for Christmas
Department store group John Lewis is upping the ante in hospitality ahead of Christmas, following strong sales growth.
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NewsWaitrose makes loyalty offers available on Deliveroo
Members of Waitrose’s loyalty programme will be entitled to savings when they shop through Deliveroo.
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NewsPoundland details further store closures – full list
Value retailer Poundland has announced the locations of another 14 branches that will be shut.
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NewsWaterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets
Waterstones chief executive James Daunt has welcomed changes to business rates revealed in last week’s Budget.
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NewsOcado reveals cash payment from Kroger following scale-back of US business
Tech platform and online grocer Ocado has agreed compensation from US partner Kroger after the North American food giant decided to cut back the relationship.
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NewsThe Entertainer becomes first toy retailer to launch on Deliveroo
Toys specialist The Entertainer is to offer shoppers rapid delivery through a tie-up with Deliveroo.
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NewsWickes staff celebrate £14m return on share scheme
Employees of DIY retailer Wickes have more than doubled the value of their investment in a company sharesave scheme that has just matured.
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NewsFenwick commits to future of town centre store following improvements to area
Department store group Fenwick is to maintain its presence in a town centre where it has traded since 1992, following enhancements to the area’s appeal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to New Look to appoint stores innovation chief
Marks & Spencer has hired a stores innovation and implementation who joined today, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRetail sales volumes flat year on year in October
Retail sales volumes were sluggish last month, official data showed.
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NewsAsos posts full-year earnings rise despite sales fall
Online fashion retailer Asos is “ready to reclaim our place as the most exciting destination for fashion-loving customers” after reporting an improved financial performance.
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Opinion‘Walmart’s unfashionable focus on long service creates long-term value’
Walmart’s chief executive succession doesn’t fit the common view that fresh blood and multi-company experience trump a career spent in one place, observes George MacDonald
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NewsWalmart to move share listing to Nasdaq in reflection of importance of tech
Retail giant Walmart is to move its share listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq.
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NewsHobbycraft reports ‘strong trading’ after loss-making year
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft is now in a position to “prosper” after previously suffering a fall in annual earnings, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWalmart names next chief executive as McMillon prepares to stand down
Retail powerhouse Walmart has named a successor to long-time chief executive Doug McMillon.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches food range in Australia
Marks & Spencer is to start selling an assortment of its food in partnership with an Australian retailer as it seeks to build its international business.