All articles by George MacDonald – Page 157
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OpinionComment: Majestic Wine sparkles - can other retailers do the same this Christmas?
Majestic Wine’s interim results showed their customary sparkle as sales and profits advanced again.
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NewsCo-operative Group launches business-wide probe into 'inappropriate behaviour'
Food to funerals giant The Co-operative Group has raised the prospect of sweeping change at the business following weekend newspaper revelations.
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NewsMalcolm Walker puts pen to page as he settles retail scores
Iceland owner Malcolm Walker has sensationally lifted the lid on the highs and lows of his retail career in an autobiography published this week.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green considers launching convenience store chain
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green may take on retailers ranging from Marks & Spencer to Tesco by opening convenience stores in branches of his Bhs chain.
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OpinionComment: How Matt Davies put petrol in Halfords’ tank
What difference does it make if 19 seconds are cut from a Chip and PIN transaction time? If there’s not much going through the tills it amounts to the square root of very little.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to double store numbers in India
Marks & Spencer has outlined a “vision to build a leadership position” in India as it formally marked the opening of a flagship store in the country.
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NewsArgos teams up with ITV for interactive Christmas campaign
Multichannel retailer Argos has linked up with broadcaster ITV to run a Christmas campaign which it describes as a marketing first.
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OpinionComment: Will Jim McCarthy stay at Poundland after an IPO?
Corporate action is on the cards at single-price retailer Poundland. An IPO is widely expected by City observers.
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AnalysisHalfords: six ways boss Matt Davies has improved performance
Motor accessories and cycling specialist Halfords is in the midst of a turnaround under chief executive Matt Davies.
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NewsVideo: Marks & Spencer Christmas ad makes debut on YouTube
Marks & Spencer launched its Christmas ad campaign on YouTube and social media on Monday, and it will air tonight on TV during Coronation Street.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's Leading Ladies campaign brings fashion boost
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland has insisted there are signs of improving performance in the crucial womenswear category as lines featured in its Leading Ladies campaign sold well.
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NewsPrimark reports rocketing profits
Value fashion giant Primark has reported a surge in profits after an “outstanding” year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer posts first-half profit fall
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland insisted progress is being made at the bellwether retailer, despite a fall in interim profits.
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NewsRetail sales rise 2.6% in October
Retail sales rose in October following a slowdown the previous month, providing retailers with encouragement in the countdown to Christmas.
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NewsPoundland drafts in former analyst Philip Dorgan as it eyes IPO
Seasoned retail analyst Philip Dorgan has joined Poundland to help the value specialist assess options, including an IPO.
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OpinionComment: Product exclusivity breeds success in the world of retail
While M&S’s reluctance to launch a full online food shopping offer perplexes some, the success of its bricks-and-mortar food stores provides a masterclass in how shops can thrive even as ecommerce grows.
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AnalysisM&S interims preview: A tale of two businesses
When Marks & Spencer posts first-half results next Tuesday the likelihood is that they will once again tell a now familiar tale of two businesses.
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NewsMarks & Spencer halts clothing market share decline
Marks & Spencer is showing signs of improvement in its crucially important clothing business, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsBlockbuster to be put into administration again
Entertainment retailer Blockbuster is to be put into administration for the second time in a year after a poor rental and retail sales performance.
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NewsAmazon posts third-quarter sales surge after latest Kindle launch
Online giant Amazon has posted a 24% sales surge in its third quarter, when it also made a net loss of $41m (£25.3m).