All articles by George MacDonald – Page 200
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NewsStore chiefs to attend Cameron jobs summit
Top retailers are expected to attend a jobs summit to be held by Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday and designed to shift the agenda away from cuts to economic recovery.
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NewsPawnbroker H&T lifts profit guidance
Pawnbroker H&T expects to beat City profit forecasts for the year just ended as a result of the rising price of gold and record lending to customers.
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NewsJD Sports' profits to beat expectations after strong Christmas
Fashion group JD Sports will make higher full-year profits than expected after Christmas trading beat expectations.
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NewsA tough start to the year for retail shares
General retail stocks began the year in deep freeze as the reporting season got under way.
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AnalysisRose: the legacy
After almost seven years, Sir Stuart Rose has finally cut his links to Marks & Spencer. How big an impact did he have on the retailer, asks George MacDonald
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NewsBrokers tip share price stars as 2011 set to be a tough one
Kingfisher, Marks & Spencer, Dixons Retail and Dunelm are among brokers’ retail stock picks for 2011.
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OpinionNext offers lessons for a difficult 2011
The shape of things to come for retailers in 2011 was evident in this week’s updates from Next and HMV.
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NewsSeasonal footfall up at Glasgow's St Enoch
Glasgow’s St Enoch shopping centre recorded a 20% year-on-year rise in footfall during Christmas week as shoppers avoided the cold weather and chose to do their shopping under cover.
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NewsAsda reports "good" Christmas performance
Asda has reported a “good performance” in the run-up to Christmas, despite Arctic weather conditions.
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NewsTed Baker and Lush founders awarded New Year honours
Leading retail entrepreneurs are among the business people recognised in the New Year Honours List.
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NewsFood delivery drivers' hours relaxed to keep stores stocked
Food delivery drivers can extend their working hours to ensure stores remain stocked over the long Christmas bank holiday.
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NewsTesco launches online electricals Sale
Giant grocer Tesco has fired a salvo against electrical specialists with the launch today of a ‘Boxing Day’ Sale online focused on the category.
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NewsBill Gates rides to JJB Sports' rescue as Clare stands down
JJB Sports has this morning disclosed details of a £31.5m cash call, boardroom changes and a further sales slump.
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NewsJJB Sports to launch £30m fundraising
Sports specialist JJB Sports is to stage a £30m fundraising and make boardroom changes, it is understood.
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NewsTesco buys 128 stores in Czech Republic for £34.3m
Tesco has acquired 128 convenience stores in the Czech Republic for 1.02bn koruna (£34.3m), bolstering its operations in central Europe.
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NewsRetailers' confidence hits year-low
Retail business confidence has hit its lowest level this year and store chiefs expect sales to slow in the next 12 months.
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NewsDFS reports first quarter earnings flat at £15.2m
DFS, the specialist sofas retailer owned by private equity firm Advent, has posted flat earnings in its first quarter.
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NewsSale of Phones4U falls through
Private equity group Providence has pulled the sale of mobiles specialist Phones4U after turbulent debt markets undermined a deal.
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NewsSnow fears unjustified, broker Arden argues
Concerns about the impact of snow on retailers’ Christmas performance look overdone, Arden analyst Nick Bubb believes.
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NewsSupermarkets' growth under fire after Panorama investigation
Concerns have been raised about the growth of the big four grocers after an investigation by the BBC’s Panorama programme, which will be broadcast tonight.