All articles by George MacDonald – Page 116
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NewsProfits slide 16% at Topshop owner Arcadia
Profits at retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia business have fallen as the Topshop to Dorothy Perkins group confronted harsh trading conditions.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new Plan A programme
Marks & Spencer has updated its Plan A sustainability targets as it seeks to help people live “happier, healthier lives”.
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NewsShop Direct private equity interest stalls
Some leading private-equity houses have decided against bidding for home shopping giant Shop Direct.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Dixons Carphone and robots
The Retail Week team discusses the biggest stories from the sector over the last week including Tesco’s tie-up with Dixons Carphone and delivery robots.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Four secrets of customer experience success
Spoilt for choice by an abundance of merchandise of every variety imaginable, consumers are placing increasing value on experience rather than simply product.
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NewsBHS administrator could rack up more fees
BHS administrator Duff & Phelps stands to make further fees for work following the retailer’s collapse, which would bring its total remuneration to almost £4m.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Green hopes to rescue Topshop Australia
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green aims to stage a rescue of the Topshop business in Australia following the collapse into insolvency of the retailer’s franchise partner Down Under.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S, B&M and shopfloor to top floor
The Retail Week team have a fiery debate over M&S’ full-years and look at why B&M is finding success.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints strategy director
Marks & Spencer has drafted in Melanie Smith to the new role of director of strategy.
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AnalysisM&S: Not the car crash the headline numbers suggest
The headline numbers in Marks & Spencer’s full-year results today looked like a bloodbath at retail’s most venerable name.
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NewsConsumers fear rising prices as Brexit looms
Shoppers are “braced for an expensive future” and fear higher costs of food and holidays, a study has found.
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Tesco faces further legal fight over accounting scandal
Tesco may face another legal challenge arising from the accounting scandal that hit the retailer.
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NewsMoss Bros beats tough fashion market as sales rise
Moss Bros, the menswear specialist, has posted a rise in sales and is confident of meeting City earnings expectations despite uncertain retail conditions.
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NewsSports Direct increases stakes in US businesses
Sports Direct has upped its investments in Umbro-owner Iconix Brand Group and retailer Finish Line.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Mothercare, Asda and Dixons Carphone
The team sit down to discuss the biggest stories in the industry over the past seven days including Asda’s declining sales.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S results will be red-letter day for Rowe
This week, Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe was showing off the new season’s lines to the media’s fashionistas.
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VideoThe Retail Week with John Roberts: M&S and Debenhams
Ao.com founder John Roberts joins The Retail Week in his role as guest editor to discuss the biggest issues facing the industry this week.
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NewsToday in retail: Election brings new profit threat
As the general election gets under way retailers face the possibility of yet more pressure on profits.
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NewsOpinion: Norman and Rowe could be the M&S dream team
Marks & Spencer’s appointment of Archie Norman as chairman, starting in September, was great news.
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NewsBody Shop bidders include billionaire Bonomi
Billionaire Andrea Bonomi, the investor who backs legendary car marque Aston Martin, is among the group of final bidders for The Body Shop.