All articles by George MacDonald – Page 6
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NewsJD Sports posts first-half profit fall as tough US conditions take toll
JD Sports has reported what it described as a “resilient” performance in the first half of its financial year.
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AnalysisKingfisher: the factors powering its success – and warning on business rates’ impact
DIY giant Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix in the UK, lifted its full-year profit forecast to the upper end of expectations on the back of strong interims
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NewsVery Group transformation boss steps down to join mayoral race
Online retailer Very Group’s chief finance and transformation officer is to step down and run as a mayoral candidate.
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Opinion‘Marks & Spencer is gearing up to make peak go with a bang’
After the cyber attack on M&S in the spring, it looks as if the retailer is ready to go all-out to be a Christmas winner, believes George MacDonald
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NewsHarvey Nichols adds sparkle with new-look jewellery department
Department store group Harvey Nichols has unveiled a new jewellery department at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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NewsAmazon unveils hefty pay rise for UK staff
Online giant Amazon has awarded frontline staff an inflation-busting pay rise.
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NewsM&S turns to Primark to appoint fashion commercial director
Marks & Spencer has poached a top Primark executive to become commercial and operations director of its fashion, home and beauty business.
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NewsRetail jobs hit a record low, latest official data reveals
Retail jobs are “falling by the wayside”, trade body the BRC has warned.
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NewsBodycare to shut more branches following administration
Beauty specialist Bodycare, which collapsed into administration earlier this month, is closing more shops.
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AnalysisExplainer: Implications of Sainsbury’s surprise on-off Argos sale talks
In the space of a weekend, it was revealed that Sainsbury’s was considering selling its Argos general merchandise division to Chinese colossus JD.com, and then that talks were over. Retail Week examines the implications
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NewsBusiness rates rise brings closure risk for 400 stores
Supermarkets and department stores are among shops threatened with “a wave of closures” if businsess rates changes go ahead.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs look ahead to a very merry Christmas after painful first half
First-half profits slipped at the John Lewis Partnership but, as they gear up for Christmas, bosses are optimistic that retail improvements and focus on productivity will being success and shoppers will be willing to spend in the golden quarter
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NewsMarks & Spencer digital chief to stand down
Marks & Spencer chief digital and technology officer Rachel Higham is stepping down from her role, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFenwick launches first loyalty programme in its 140-year history
Department store group Fenwick has launched a new loyalty programme, offering customers rewards such as money-off points and exclusive benefits.
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Opinion‘New business secretary’s Body Shop background may be good news for retail’
As the next Budget looms, retailers need all the friends they can get in government, but last week’s reshuffle means they need to build new relationships, observes George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer switches wholesale partners in ‘strategic shift’
Marks & Spencer has changed its food wholesale partner, responsible for third-party branded products.
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NewsShein accused of reducing UK tax by moving income to Singapore
Fast fashion giant Shein has been accused of transferring the “vast bulk of income” to its parent Singaporean company in order to reduce its tax bill in the UK.
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NewsHMV owner and WHSmith buyer eye up Claire’s deal
The buyer of WHSmith’s high street arm, Modella Capital, and HMV tycoon Doug Putman are potential buyers of bust retailer Claire’s Accessories.
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News‘Level playing field’ business rates plan risks backfiring
Big retailers face paying far more in business rates than their pureplay counterparts as measures designed to ensure the latter shoulder more of the burden look likely to flop.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason’s stunning recycled materials window display
Fortnum & Mason has revealed a dazzling set of autumn windows made from materials recycled directly from its landmark London Piccadilly store.