All articles by George MacDonald – Page 107
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OpinionOpinion: Kamprad’s Ikea story should inspire retailers
When companies hit turbulence, or worse – if their survival is threatened – it’s striking how often they go back to the source of their greatness for inspiration.
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NewsLeading MPs call for business rates reform
The Treasury Select Committee has urged an urgent review of business rates after a hard Christmas for some retailers and amid fears that some will collapse.
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NewsBargain Booze owner posts ‘robust’ interim results
Conviviality, owner of the Bargain Booze chain and wholesaler Matthew Clark, has reported a rise in first-half sales and profits.
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NewsBHS liquidators pay out £36m to creditors
BHS creditors have received an interim dividend worth £36m from the retailer’s liquidators.
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NewsIkea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad has died aged 91 following a short illness.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Are retailers cutting too many jobs?
Restructuring at Tesco and Sainsbury’s has put thousands of retail roles at risk. The team discuss whether such job losses might undermine business success.
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NewsHotel Chocolat reports Christmas sales surge
Hotel Chocolat generated a 15% sales rise over the Christmas period.
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OpinionBaldock’s Dixons move symbolises new leadership era
The meteoric rise of Alex Baldock epitomises how retail is changing.
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NewsSelfridges posts record Christmas as stores draw shoppers
Selfridges has unveiled a record Christmas performance, highlighting the polarised fortunes of department stores over the peak trading period.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can retail keep squeezing suppliers?
The team discuss whether, in an era when technology makes setting up shop easy, retailers can afford to keep pressuring suppliers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer overhauls top marketing team
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a marketing department restructure as part of the latest phase of its transformation push.
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Tesco retreats on Clubcard changes after angry reaction
Tesco has delayed changes to its Clubcard loyalty scheme after customers reacted with outrage.
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NewsArcadia cuts supplier terms amid changing market
Arcadia has told suppliers that it is cutting the price it is willing to pay for the orders placed.
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NewsPrimark like-for-like sales climb over Christmas
Primark has unveiled an increase in total and like-for-like sales over Christmas.
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NewsHalfords posts Christmas sales rise as new boss starts
Halfords has reported an uplift in Christmas sales but cautioned that the trading environment remains subdued.
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NewsMarks & Spencer shakes up clothing distribution network
Marks & Spencer is to open a new clothing and home distribution centre next year as part of its efforts to improve its supply chain.
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OpinionOpinion: Lessons from Sainsbury’s pioneering past
Nearly 70 years ago this month, in 1950, Sainsbury’s opened its first self-service supermarket.
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OpinionOpinion: Sense of purpose needed as retail polarises
Why does your company exist? If you run shops, what is their point?
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NewsFat Face reveals earnings rise and Christmas sales climb
Fat Face has reported a rise in first-half earnings and “strong” Christmas trading.
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NewsMajestic uncorks Christmas like-for-like sales advance
Majestic Wine has reported “robust” Christmas trading and that it is on track to meet full-year expectations.