All articles by George MacDonald – Page 124
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NewsToday in retail: Government responds to BHS inquiry
The Government has responded to the parliamentary select commitee inquiries into BHS and the message to retailers, and other businesses, is that they are going to be under scrutiny.
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NewsSuperGroup poaches M&S property director Hugo Adams
SuperGroup has poached Marks & Spencer’s property director Hugo Adams to head up its marketing and business development function, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToday in retail: New boss at John Lewis
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who was named managing director of John Lewis today.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis sets pace with Nickolds’ promotion
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who this week was named managing director of John Lewis.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco shows the way to golden quarter success
As the golden quarter gets under way, Tesco looks the best placed it has been in years to celebrate a happy Christmas.
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AnalysisAsos: Amazing stats hold lessons for other retailers
Fashion specialist Asos positions itself as a “global fashion destination for 20-somethings” and generally executes that ambition consummately.
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AnalysisShop Direct’s Alex Baldock on digital transformation
At Retail Week Live 2017 Shop Direct chief executive Alex Baldock will discuss how new technology will reshape retail.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco row, Sainsbury's and Debenhams
This week, the team discuss Tesco’s spat with Unilever, Sainsbury’s new store of the future and Debenhams’ incoming boss Sergio Bucher.
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VideoLegends: Malcolm Walker, the man who created Iceland
In this interview Malcolm Walker, a true retail great, talks us through the ups and downs of his career.
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NewsSainsbury's pilots Argos pop-ups to drive brand awareness
Sainsbury’s is piloting Argos pop-up stores as part of a drive to “increase awareness of the brand” among the grocer’s customer base.
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OpinionOpinion: Etail’s transformation may have only just begun
Which company grew to achieve sales of $100bn in the fastest time?
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AnalysisSecret success: Home Bargains – from single store to value powerhouse
It began with takings of only £85 a week. Today, however, the value retailer Home Bargains turns over almost £1.5bn annually.
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NewsLidl UK chief operating officer Martin Bailie quits
Lidl UK chief operating officer Martin Bailie is quitting the discounter after 14 years to pursue “another opportunity”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFind ways to avoid post-Brexit price rises, BRC urges Government
Retailers could face higher costs and shoppers higher prices unless the Government wins a “good” Brexit deal by 2019, industry body the BRC has warned.
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NewsIceland to unveil new-look store next week
A new-model Iceland store is to be unveiled as the retailer refreshes rather than extends its eponymous estate.
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NewsRetail headhunter Clarity appoints Lucy Harris as partner
Executive search specialist Clarity has strengthened its team with the recruitment of former Heidrick & Struggles retail head Lucy Harris.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco on the front foot, mixed homewares and fashion ahead
This week the team discuss the rebounding fortunes of Tesco, mixed results in furniture and homeware and look ahead to results next week.
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NewsForecourt retail giants merge and name ex-Asda boss DeNunzio chairman
Forecourts operator Euro Garages is to merge with continental counterpart EFR and has drafted in former Asda boss Tony DeNunzio as chairman.
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OpinionOpinion: Could Grimsey help Andy Street strengthen West Midlands retail?
As Andy Street enters the running to be mayor of the West Midlands, it might be worth him – and his rivals – dusting off The Grimsey Review.
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NewsTheo Paphitis’s Ryman acquires specialist London Graphic Centre
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’s Ryman stationery business has bought art and design materials specialist London Graphic Centre.