All articles by George MacDonald – Page 4
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News
Marks & Spencer: ‘No clothing price increases this year’
Marks & Spencer has signalled that it does not intend to increase apparel prices in 2024.
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News
Shoe Zone profits rise following strong key period trading
Shoe Zone has posted a rise in full-year profits after ”strong and consistent results throughout the key trading periods.”
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News
B&M sales rise on back of strong general merchandise volume
Value group B&M has reported an increase in sales over the third quarter.
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Opinion
‘Retail updates so far offer reasons to be cheerful in the new year’
As the Christmas decorations start to come down, the retail trading statements have started to flood in.
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Interview
Andy Higginson on speaking up for retail at the next election
As industry veteran Andy Higginson takes his seat as the new chair of trade body the BRC, he talks to Retail Week about his desire to make the voice of a great industry heard as loudly as possible in the corridors of power.
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Opinion
‘Not just for Christmas: retail’s season of goodwill lasts all year’
Retailers may make a lot of their money at Christmas, but for them, the season of goodwill lasts all year round as they contribute in a wealth of ways to the communities and consumers they serve.
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News
Superdry warns on profits as tough trading conditions and weather take toll
Fashion retailer Superdry was warned that profits will be lower than expected after trading ”significantly below management expectations”.
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Opinion
‘“No change” may be as good as it gets for retail this Christmas’
Shoppers are spending – but selectively. As retail’s golden quarter nears its crescendo, that was one of the messages from Currys chief executive Alex Baldock as the electricals giant revealed first-half results.
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Opinion
‘Wilko was killed by inertia, not Liz Truss’ chaotic mini-budget’
’Retail is detail’ must be one of the oldest mantras in the industry but, sadly, Lisa Wilkinson wasn’t across it.
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News
Greggs serves up ‘fine dining bistro’ in Fenwick flagship
Snacks specialist Greggs, famous for its sausage rolls and steak bakes, is to open a “fine dining bistro” in department store group Fenwick’s Newcastle flagship.
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News
Pets at Home to launch 'step change' app and website
Pets at Home is to unveil an upgraded app and website in the new year that will deliver a “step change” as the retailer burnishes its omnichannel credentials.
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News
Asos ditches bonus scheme diversity targets
Fashion retailer Asos has abandoned diversity targets in its annual executive bonus scheme as it prioritises profitability.
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News
Revolution Beauty founder in £3m repayment talks
Revolution Beauty founder Adam Minto is in talks about repaying almost £3m to settle claims that he breached fiduciary duties to the retailer.
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Opinion
‘It would be great if new Marble Arch store played a part in M&S’ property transformation’
There was satisfaction among Marks & Spencer chiefs this week as the retailer won a judicial review of secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove’s decision to block redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship.
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News
Depop launches pop-up store programme in time for Christmas trade
Fashion marketplace Depop is to open a raft of pop-up stores in high profile retail locations.
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Gallery
In pictures: The most eye-catching Christmas shop windows
Escapism and the feelgood factor feature strongly in this year’s store Christmas windows in a year that has been difficult for many people.
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Opinion
‘The Body Shop could be a lean, green retail machine once again’
One of retail’s great disruptors, The Body Shop under new ownership has a chance to win over a new generation of consumers
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News
Thai retail group takes control of Selfridges
Thai retailer Central Group has taken control of Selfridges following problems at partner Signa, with which it bought the famous department store in a $5bn deal.
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News
Steep fall in inflation helped by food price changes
Inflation fell to 4.6% in October, official data has shown.
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News
Asda cuts debt as focus on low prices pays off
Asda has reported a rise in quarterly sales and reduced its debt burden.