All articles by George MacDonald – Page 141
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OpinionNo better time than now for Morrisons’ Potts to put his foot on the pedal
The stars may be in alignment for Morrisons’ new leadership team to make a trolley dash for sales and gain ground on rivals.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Dixons Carphone, Mike Ashley's Mega Value and Matalan
News editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald discuss the top stories from the past seven days.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone is coming good on its sky-high ambition
A year ago, Seb James and Sir Charles Dunstone unveiled details of the proposed merger of electricals giant Dixons and Carphone Warehouse.
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NewsTraditional loyalty schemes will ‘wither’ amid digital shift warns Cheshire
The rise of mobile digital technology and data is poised to transform the retail industry, former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire believes.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Mothercare results, new store Tapi and Amazon's sales
Content editor Nicola Harrison and executive editor George MacDonald discuss the top stories from the past seven days.
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OpinionBooker’s Wilson ups convenience retail ante with Londis and Budgens deal
When Charles Wilson left Marks & Spencer to join Booker as chief executive in 2005, many observers’ eyebrows leaped in surprise.
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NewsAsda executes further restructuring in wake of 'unprecedented change' in market
Asda is restructuring its management teams as it adapts to “unprecedented change” in the grocery industry, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMonsoon outlines improvement plan after annual profits slide
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has launched a wide-ranging business improvement programme after profits nosedived last year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's and Morrisons' results and the election
Executive editor George MacDonald and grocery reporter Luke Tugby discuss the biggest retail stories from the past week.
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NewsPets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne leaves for Rentalcars.com
Pets at Home people director Ryan Cheyne is to leave after 10 years at the specialist retailer.
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NewsBoden to unveil digital catalogue when autumn collection launches
Fashion home shopping specialist Boden is to launch a digital catalogue alongside its traditional paper edition in July.
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OpinionChinese interest in New Look may signal more retail deals in the East
Potential Chinese interest in acquiring fashion retailer New Look symbolises the growing economic power of China.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Mike Coupe sentenced, Home Retail results and Poundland
Executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison pick through the big stories from the past seven days.
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OpinionSports Direct should leave zero-hours behind and focus on overseas growth
Few retail personalities polarise opinion as strongly as Sports Direct founder and executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Lewis must impress when he unveils prelims next week
A shopping spree on Tesco shares came to a halt this week as investors waited for boss Dave Lewis to set out his stall at next week’s prelims.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Aldi overtaking Waitrose, Co-op results, and M&S discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How far is the Co-op along the road to recovery?
Co-operative boss Richard Pennycook believes the group has “turned the corner” after returning to profit in 2014 following a torrid year.
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OpinionComment: Dunelm’s store focus might seem old-fashioned but it’s working
When Will Adderley took back the reins as chief executive at home and furniture group Dunelm he had a single overriding priority.
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AnalysisDoes Marks & Spencer’s sales rise signal that it has turned the corner?
If M&S has any of its Valentine’s Day chocolates left over, a box would be on its way from boss Marc Bolland to style supremo Belinda Earl.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Kingfisher's restructure, the election, retail's richest and Easter discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.