All articles by George MacDonald – Page 110
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AnalysisBooker gives Tesco tasty foodservice opportunity
While much of the focus on Tesco’s merger with wholesaler Booker has centred on retail competition issues, catering supply is one of the central motivators of the tie-up.
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OpinionTesco and Co-op deals signal food retail shake-up
Two-thirds of us regularly or occasionally visit a supermarket more than once a day. It’s a trend especially evident among the young: 18- to 24-year-olds are twice as likely to regularly visit a supermarket twice a day than the over-55s.
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NewsAsda boss Burnley makes key management changes
Asda’s incoming chief executive Roger Burnley has reshaped his senior management team, including drafting in a strategy boss from parent Walmart.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S, Sainsbury's and retail sales
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories from the week, including M&S and Sainsbury’s interim results and October’s retail sales figures.
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OpinionM&S: Norman and Rowe could be a dynamic duo
Marks & Spencer takes centre stage this week when it unveils interim results on Wednesday.
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NewsBusiness rates ‘olive branch’ expected in Budget
Chancellor Philip Hammond is considering abandoning plans to increase business rates by 3.9% next April.
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NewsNisa rebels aim to block Co-op’s takeover
A group of Nisa shopkeepers hope to block the Co-op’s £143m takeover of the convenience retailer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer expected to push on with store closures
Marks & Spencer is expected to drive on with a store closure plan and the shutters could come down on more branches.
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NewsMike Ashley’s Sports Direct launches BrandsMax fascia
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is developing a new business, BrandMax, which may be a bid to win trade from TKMaxx.
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OpinionAsda: Shopfloor voices were key to Clarke’s turnaround
A great story is told about when Justin King joined Sainsbury’s as chief executive.
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NewsAsda: Burnley to succeed Clarke as chief executive
Asda’s second in-command Roger Burnley is to succeed Sean Clarke as the grocer’s chief executive from January next year.
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NewsDebenhams shares may prove costly for Sports Direct
Sports Direct acquired shares in department store group Debenhams last week and might have paid more than they are worth.
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NewsPlanet Organic hires advisers to consider sale
Planet Organic’s owners are considering a sale of the healthy eating specialist.
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NewsAll Saints sales rise on back of overseas growth
All Saints’ revenues surged last year as its international business grew, but investment hit earnings at the fashion retailer.
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NewsWaterstones’ owner Mamut considers £250m sale
Waterstones may be sold by its Russian owner, who has drafted in advisers to explore options.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Debenhams, Bunnings, New Look and M&S
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories from the week, including Debenhams’ full-year results and people moves at New Look and M&S.
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NewsRecord fall in retail employment as jobs and hours cut
Retail employment fell at the steepest rate in almost a decade over the three months to September.
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NewsNew Sports Direct hire to review strategic stakes
Sports Direct has recruited a head of strategic investments who will review all the retailer’s stakes in other businesses.
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NewsDebenhams posts profits fall but new strategy bearing fruit
Debenhams has suffered a fall in full-year profits but boss Sergio Bucher is pleased with the progress of his new strategy to reinvigorate the business.
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NewsM&S fashion head leaves to run White Stuff
Marks & Spencer fashion boss Jo Jenkins is quitting the bellwether retailer to take the reins at White Stuff.