All articles by George MacDonald – Page 102
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NewsMall owner Intu tests e-games and AI in tech tie-ups
Shopping centre group Intu has linked with seven start-ups to try new ways of complementing bricks and mortar with digital technology.
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NewsTesco terminates BRC membership following Booker merger
Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer, is cancelling its membership of industry trade association the BRC.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Why couldn't Tesco make money online?
Tesco decided to ditch its Direct business after it saw “no route to profitability”. Why couldn’t the UK’s largest retailer make money online?
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NewsM&S calls for new retail property model
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has added his voice to the chorus of concern over retail’s property cost crisis.
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OpinionOpinion: Ocado-Kroger is testament to UK tech talent
Ocado’s landmark deal with Kroger is testament to the vision of founder Tim Steiner and welcome evidence of the UK’s ability to create world-class digital businesses.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals details of more store closures
Marks & Spencer has revealed plans to close another 14 clothing and home stores and cut back Simply Food openings.
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NewsMarks & Spencer prepares for more store closures
Marks & Spencer is to accelerate its store closure programme, it is understood.
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NewsNext demands ‘CVA clauses’ from landlords
Next is asking landlords for lower rent on stores when neighbouring shops get a better deal through a CVA.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can chaotic Mothercare survive?
The maternity specialist has unveiled plans for a CVA, but as it reappoints the chief executive it sacked 36 days ago there are questions about whether a bright future can be delivered.
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AnalysisAnalysis: End of the line nears for retail queues
As long as retail has existed, so have queues. But technology is trying to put an end to the wait.
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OpinionOpinion: Time for a 'new deal' on retail property
More than 9% of shop space now lies empty and there are 2,485 fewer shops than there were three years ago.
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NewsRetail property market polarising, Landsec says
The divergence in performance between different types of retail locations is becoming ever more divergent, according to property giant Landsec.
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NewsAmazon Go to open more cashierless stores
Amazon is to open more of its cashierless ‘just walk out’ stores in the US.
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NewsMPs launch new inquiry into health of high streets
Parliamentarians are to consider how to breathe new life into high streets that are suffering as online shopping grows and cost pressures increase.
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NewsPennycook: ‘Apprenticeship levy isn’t working’
BRC chairman Richard Pennycook has called for reform of the apprenticeship levy, which he said is “not working”.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is this a new dawn for fashion?
On this week’s episode of The Retail Week, the team discuss the latest BRC retail sales and Next’s quarterly results and ask, is it a new dawn for fashion?
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NewsEmbattled tycoon Wiese steps down from New Look board
Christo Wiese has relinquished his role on the board of fashion retailer New Look.
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InterviewLeahy: From boardroom exodus to Tesco's new dawn
In the second instalment of Retail Week’s exclusive interview with ex-Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, we examine how what has been termed “an extraordinary act of corporate vandalism” unfolded.
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NewsThe Hut snaps up cosmetics brand Eyeko
The Hut Group (THG) has acquired Eyeko, a specialist eye cosmetics brand, for an undisclosed sum.