All articles by George MacDonald – Page 9
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NewsPrimark proposes to cut 150 jobs as operating model ‘evolves’
Fashion giant Primark intends to axe about 150 jobs, mainly at its head office in Dublin.
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Analysis‘Retail with a difference’ – New Halfords boss Henry Birch on his roadmap for growth
Just over two months into the role, Halfords chief executive Henry Birch sees opportunity to make the most of the retailer’s distinctive relationship with customers
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NewsAmazon unveils £40bn investment in UK
Onine goliath Amazon has revealed that it will invest £40bn in the UK over the next three years, which it said would create thousands of jobs – primarily outside London and the South East.
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NewsMarks & Spencer restores third-party brands to website as cyber-attack recovery continues
Marks & Spencer has begun selling third-party brands on its website again as it rebuilds online operations in the wake of a damaging cyber-hack.
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NewsMarks & Spencer tech supplier says systems not compromised in cyber attack
Technology giant Tata Consultancy Services, a top partner of Marks & Spencer, has said that its systems were not breached as part of a high-profile hack of the retailer.
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Opinion‘Oxford Street pedestrianisation should herald an era of more shopping and less schlepping’
Cutting traffic from the famous shopping street would be good news but more is needed to ensure it retains an ability to draw the crowds in the long term, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsDarren Blackhurst returns to Asda in senior role
Supermarket veteran Darren Blackhurst has been appointed as chief commercial officer, food, at Asda.
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NewsMarks & Spencer locks down school uniform prices
Marks & Spencer has kept the lid on school uniform prices for the fifth year in a row.
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NewsOcado expands partnership with Catalan retailer
Technology and retail company Ocado Group is expanding its partnership with Catalan retailer Bon Preu.
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NewsAO profits surge as membership scheme boosts performance
Online electricals specialist AO.com has reported increased annual sales and profits, helped by a raft of initiatives.
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NewsJohn Lewis orders commercial teams to work from home less
Department store group John Lewis has told some staff they must spend more time in the office or other working locations and less time working from home, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis names former M&S director as new chief customer officer
Department store group John Lewis has turned to Marks & Spencer to recruit a new chief customer officer.
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NewsPoundland outlines restructuring plan to kick-start turnaround
Value specialist Poundland intends to make sweeping changes to its business as it seeks to recover following poor trading.
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Opinion‘Gone for £1, but Poundland could still coin it in again’
It’s been sold for a quid and restructuring looms, but Poundland’s value for money proposition can still profitably draw in shoppers if it refocuses on traditional strengths, argues Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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Opinion‘Retail 100 shows how much leadership has changed in 20 years’
As we celebrate the most influential, inspiring and impressive leaders impacting retail for the 20th year, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald introduces this year’s list and shares his thoughts on how leadership has changed
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NewsRetail groups give cautious welcome to increased police funding in spending review
Retailers, who have suffered soaring rates of crime, were pleased by an increase in police funding unveiled by chancellor Rachel Reeves but cautioned that the devil will be in the details.
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NewsM&S resumes online trading following cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has started trading online again after weeks of disruption since it was hacked by cybercriminals.
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NewsAsda sees potential for 100 standalone George stores
Asda could open as many as 100 standalone George clothing stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAsda sales fall but Leighton sees ‘green shoots’ as turnaround strategy plays out
As Asda unveils first-quarter trading, chair Allan Leighton talks price-competitiveness, inflation, availability, and George stores’ potential
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NewsShein switches IPO focus to Hong Kong from London
Fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is likely to seek a listing in Hong Kong instead of London.