All articles by George MacDonald – Page 9
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AnalysisM&S boss Machin on cyber attack recovery, Budget blues and Christmas prospects
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive Stuart Machin warned that Budget concerns are spooking shoppers, but was optimistic about Christmas as he steers the retailer forward after a devastating cyber attack.
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VideoMatalan unveils Christmas ad building on style and value credentials
Matalan has launched a Christmas campaign, which for the first time showcases its homewares collection.
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NewsMarks & Spencer ‘regaining momentum’ after cyber attack hits profit
Marks & Spencer is “getting back on track” after a devastating cyber attack sent first-half profits down, but its clothing division is recovering more slowly than its food business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches on TikTok Shop
Marks & Spencer is piloting the sale of its products through social media giant TikTok.
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VideoJohn Lewis pulls on heartstrings with latest Christmas ad
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled an emotional advert for the all-important Christmas period.
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NewsFenwick and Fortnum & Mason reveal Christmas windows
Department store groups Fenwick and Fortnum & Mason have unveiled their seasonal windows as retailers gear up for the peak Christmas trading period.
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Opinion‘Amazon’s AI-driven job cuts will send a shiver through retail head offices’
The retail giant won’t be the last to axe roles – and white collar positions will be under threat, believes George MacDonald
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NewsWHSmith delays results as accounting investigation continues
Travel retail specialist WHSmith has moved its full-year results back as accountants review a profits overstatement at its flagship North American business.
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NewsFenwick slashes losses as focus on sales and margin builds momentum
Department store group Fenwick has delivered a significant improvement in financial performance, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryFortnum & Mason unveils spectacular double helix staircase
Fortnum & Mason has opened a stunning double helix staircase in its flagship London store.
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NewsMarks & Spencer axes tech contract
Marks & Spencer has ended a contract with a big technology services provider, just months after a devastating cyber attack.
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NewsGrocery giants make rates plea to chancellor in bid to tame inflation
Leading grocers have written to chancellor Rachel Reeves, setting out the case for excluding shops from the planned business rates surtax.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to Sky to appoint customer director
Marks & Spencer has appointed a customer director who joins from broadcaster Sky as it seeks to further enhance shoppers’ experience, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisEnd of the search bar? What Walmart’s landmark deal with OpenAI means for retail
Walmart has placed a big bet on the future of shopping through a partnership with tech poster child OpenAI. Retail Week examines the implications of a landmark deal that ‘moves beyond traditional ecommerce’
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NewsTemu to crack down on copycat designs
Online giant Temu is to take stricter action on design plagiarism, Retail Week understands.
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NewsArgos launches annual home delivery subscription
General merchandise retailer Argos has unveiled a 12-month delivery subscription scheme for customers.
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NewsM&S boss urges chancellor to back business, not burden it, in Budget
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin has called for business rates reform and no new taxes that affect consumers in the forthcoming Budget.
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Opinion‘Who’d begrudge Archie Norman more years at the top of Marks & Spencer?’
The extension of Archie Norman’s tenure as chair of the famous retailer may not be the governance norm but few will be bothered by that, believes George MacDonald
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NewsJohn Lewis sets up supplier brands platform to accelerate new launches
Department store group John Lewis has gone live with a new supplier brands platform as it aims to provide customers with more choice, faster.
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NewsSosandar returns to revenue growth in first half
Fashion retailer Sosandar has reported that it was back in growth in the first half of its financial year.