All articles by George MacDonald – Page 118
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OpinionOpinion: A real brand is more than a name on a label
What makes a brand really worthy of the name?
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NewsB&Q boss Michael Loeve to leave after two years in role
B&Q chief executive Michael Loeve is to step down after almost two years at the helm of the DIY chain, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHouse of Fraser reports full-year profits rise
House of Fraser more than doubled its pre-tax profits last year to £3.4m from £1.3m.
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NewsTesco business rates bill to fall by more than £100m
Tesco is to benefit by £105m from lower business rates over five years, according to a study by rents and rates specialist CVS.
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NewsSports Direct snaps up two US outdoor goods retailers
Sports Direct has bagged two US outdoor chains after making a debt purchase and loan.
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AnalysisBHS one year on: Repercussions of the retailer’s demise
The collapse of BHS had a far-reaching impact across retail and has influenced attitudes on everything from corporate governance to the future of department stores.
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NewsQuiz eyes £200m float as founding family seeks payday
Fashion retailer Quiz is considering a £200m stock market listing.
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NewsUS rising star Sugarfina launches in the UK
Sugarfina, the upscale US confectioner, has touched down in the UK.
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NewsEx-BHS staff awarded £400,000 by employment tribunal
Former BHS staff have won a payout of about £400,000 following an employment tribunal decision about the circumstances of their redundancy.
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OpinionWhat to expect from Debenhams' strategic update
When Debenhams’ new chief executive Sergio Bucher unveils his strategy next Thursday, expect to hear about what might be described as social shopping.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco and WHSmith celebrate progress
Today has brought a raft of financial results and Tesco’s prelims, inevitably, grabbed most of the attention.
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NewsTesco profits surge as grocer performs ahead of plan
Grocery giant Tesco has reported a steep rise in earnings and expects to sustain momentum as its strategy bears fruit.
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OpinionReal-life retail: JD on the ascent as Jaeger falls
George MacDonald on JD Sports, Jaeger and good corporate citizenship..
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AnalysisJD Sports’ knockout performance sets it apart
Salesforce Retailer of the Year JD Sports has joined retail’s premier league. Executive chairman Peter Cowgill talks to George MacDonald about how it has been achieved
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OpinionReal-life retail: Tesco/Booker, and US appetite for UK
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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OpinionReal-life retail: Membership and social media spats
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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NewsRetail’s transformation has barely begun, leaders say
The transformation of retail to adapt to changing conditions has only just started, industry leaders believe.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Cross as customer experience director
John Lewis communications boss Peter Cross has taken on an expanded role at the department store business.
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NewsInsolvency Service chases former BHS owner Chappell
The Insolvency Service is taking legal action against former BHS owner Dominic Chappell for failure to provide information relevant to its inquiry into the retailer’s collapse.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Booker, Co-op and Asos
The Retail Week team are joined by analyst Bryan Roberts to discuss the biggest news from the industry, including Asos’ strong profit jump.