Nick Bubb
OpinionNick Bubb: Does HoF's new plan have a chance?
House of Fraserâs new management team want a chance to prove that a slimmed down business can be viable, but do they deserve a chance?
OpinionNick Bubb: M&S Food â feeling bloated?
Long suffering Marks and Spencer shareholders may have thought that the Food business could be relied on to deliver the goods, while management got on with the never-ending task of turning around the Clothing business, but now the Food operation is under pressure as well.
OpinionNick Bubb: It's the Archie Norman show at M&S
The highly respected Archie Norman is only a non-executive chairman, but he seems to be throwing his weight around at Marks & Spencer.
AnalysisNick Bubbâs verdict: JLP is still under pressure
John Lewisâ structural pressures will continue, no matter what happens to the partnershipâs top line.
OpinionNick Bubbâs verdict: M&S â food bad, clothing good?
The City is used to M&S delivering good food sales growth and bad clothing trading, so todayâs first-quarter update threw a spanner in the works.
OpinionNick Bubbâs verdict on Jill McDonaldâs move to M&S
Halfords chief executives never seem to last very long, but then M&S clothing managing directors never seem to either.
OpinionNick Bubbâs verdict: Will Debenhams' profits suffer?
Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher says the department store group has âa successful and profitable futureâ, but will the redesigned business be more or less profitable?
OpinionNick Bubbâs verdict: Headwind versus tailwind at Next
Todayâs questions: how cautious would Next be about the economic headwinds for the sector? And how optimistic is it about any tailwinds for the business?
OpinionNick Bubb on Andy Streetâs John Lewis legacy â sales good, profits bad?
Andy Street has been a brilliant and energetic leader of the John Lewis Partnership, but how strong will his legacy be?
AnalysisOpinion: Retailing after Brexit vote â why is the City so gloomy?
General retailer share prices have slumped since the Brexit vote â so why has the City moved so brutally to discount a UK recession?
OpinionNick Bubbâs verdict: Is Marks & Spencer stepping back (again)?
So is Marks & Spencer right to take a short-term profit hit in order to build the foundations for a turnaround in the long term?
OpinionNick Bubbâs verdict: Sainsburyâs and Argos â does pride go before a fall?
With mighty Steinhoff wading into the Home Retail battle, Sainsburyâs may regret being seen to be so keen on the Argos deal.
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: 'Old Carphone' is driving force behind Dixons Carphone
Eighteen months on from the merger, itâs ironic that it is the âold Carphoneâ that seems to be driving the Dixons Carphone business.
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: John Lewis, Next and M&S â the good, bad and ugly?
Having heard high street stalwarts John Lewis, Next and M&S report since Christmas, what lessons can be learnt about retailing trends?
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ao interims spark concerns over international future
Electricals retailer Ao.com revealed a first-half loss today after pumping investment into European expansion and a new marketing campaign.
AnalysisNick Bubb's verdict: Don't judge WHSmith by the state of its stores
After a summer of poor PR, does WHSmithâs comment today about âevolving our customer propositionâ imply a change of stance?
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Nick Bubb's verdict: JD Sports is on a roll and shows no signs of stopping
JD Sports has the backing of brands such as Nike and Adidas, and has created an impressive store environment. No wonder its profits soared.
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Getting excited about wage rates and debtor levels?
Following Nextâs half-year results, many retail bosses would be energised by the subjects of retail wage rates and credit account trends.
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Why Sports Direct missed its targets
What is the story behind Sports Directâs admission today that âplanned acquisitions in full-year 2015 did not fully materialiseâ?
OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Is Marks & Spencer this season's big loser in fashion?
After a difficult season for many fashion retailers, no big âloserâ has yet been identified⌠but is Marks & Spencer a candidate?