All articles by George MacDonald – Page 241
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Opinion
Value to be had in retail
Think back about five months or so, to the aftermath of Lehman’s collapse and tsunami-style turbulence in financial markets.
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Marks & Spencer launches web video channel to tap rising online spend
Marks & Spencer has ramped up its multichannel offer with the launch of an online TV channel.
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Retail stocks pick up in line with market
Retailers were popular as the market rose generally. Value opportunities, defensive stocks and riskier turnaround situations were all in vogue – only nine main market-listed store groups lost value over the week.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose: my legacy to M&S
Marks Spencer executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose told the Retail Week Conference that he had three objectives. “I’d like to see the business have a clear passage through the slowdown, to have a coherent plan for here and overseas and a seamless and successful transition to new leadership,” ...
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NewsSara Weller: retailers will expect multichannel ventures to pay their way
Argos managing director Sara Weller has highlighted the opportunities and challenges retailers face as they attempt to strengthen multichannel operations.
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Opinion
Life tastes good at Sainsbury’s
In two weeks’ time it’s Sainsbury’s turn to update, when the grocer issues its fourth-quarter figures.
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City bullish on retail stocks as it focuses on recovery potential
Global stock markets rallied on Tuesday but general retailers’ recent outperformance was not sustained over the week.
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February sales figures leave analysts divided
City opinion was divided over whether February retail sales data backed a bull or bear view of the sector’s prospects.
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Profits plunge at Carrefour
International stores giant Carrefour is to cut prices and slash costs after profits slumped last year.
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Argos sales beat expectations
Home Retail Group has posted better than expected trading at its flagship Argos chain.
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NewsJohn Lewis profits plunge after tough year
John Lewis Partnership has revealed a steep fall in annual profits after a “tough year”.
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NewsBRC accuses Which? of undermining healthy eating
The British Retail Consortium has dismissed a Which? report suggesting that price is a barrier to healthy eating.
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Baugur court decision expected today
An Icelandic court will decide today whether to extend battered investor Baugur’s moratorium.
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Create some 'wow' in London, retailers urge mayor
Top retailers have written to London mayor Boris Johnson urging a more energetic response to the recession.
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OpinionSir Stuart Rose and Tony Shiret: the dream team?
Tony Shiret caused a stir on Monday with a damning note on Marks & Spencer.
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Sterling's frailty poses threat to retail stocks
The impact of sterling’s collapse against the dollar threatens to end the retail sector’s share price rally within months.
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City remains cynical over retail despite recent rally in non-food
The likely longevity of retail’s recent rally was once again one of the big City talking points.
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Risk Capital raises £75m to take advantage of credit crunch opportunities
Risk Capital Partners, the private equity business co-founded by Luke Johnson, has raised a 75m fund and aims to cash in on opportunities thrown up by the credit crunch.
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Blockbuster explores refinancing options
Blockbuster has hired lawyers to advise on restructuring its US$350m of debt.
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NewsBest Buy postpones UK launch
US electricals giant Best Buy has postponed the launch of UK operations.