All articles by George MacDonald – Page 36
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NewsVeteran John Lewis executive Murphy reveals decision to step down after 'WTAF' moment
Andrew Murphy has decided to leave John Lewis Partnership, after turning 50 and feeling the “tick-tock” of the milestone birthday, prompting him to move on after 30 years with the retailer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Marble Arch demolition critics 'make key concessions'
Campaigners against the demolition and redevelopment of Marks & Spencer’s flagship Marble Arch store are said to have conceded fundamental flaws in their argument against the scheme.
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NewsSainsbury's profits fall following price investment and post-Covid shift in shopping habits
Sainsbury’s has reported a decline in first-half profits but said current trading is strong and it is making volume market share gains.
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NewsMarks & Spencer locks down prices of popular food lines until 2023
Marks & Spencer has frozen prices on a raft of food lines until the end of January next year as shoppers confront the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints chief transformation and technology officer
The John Lewis Partnership has hired a chief transformation and technology officer – its first such role at an executive level.
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NewsMarks & Spencer offers store staff four-day week in flexible working push
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a menu of flexible working options, including a four-day week and more job sharing for store staff.
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NewsMade.com to call in administrators after failing to secure buyer
Troubled home and furniture specialist Made.com is to call in administrators and share trading has been suspended.
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NewsFrasers Group's Flannels launches upscale womenswear rental range
Flannels, the retailer owned by Frasers Group, has launched a luxury womenswear rental offer.
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NewsOcado strikes tech deal with South Korean retail giant Lotte
Ocado Solutions, the online group’s technology division, has struck a deal with South Korean business Lotte, which will deploy its Smart Platform.
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NewsIkea weighs in behind M&S' Oxford Street redevelopment ahead of flagship opening
Furniture giant Ikea has supported Marks & Spencer’s plans to redevelop its Marble Arch store ahead of its own debut on Oxford Street.
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Opinion'Welcome to Web -1.0, where pureplays struggle and stores are stars'
Never mind the metaverse and Web 3.0 – as ecommerce players fall on tougher times, retailers must focus on creating genuinely multichannel models, writes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer deploys 'virtual influencer' to showcase trends and style tips
Marks & Spencer has created a ‘virtual influencer’ to “bring product ranges to life” through its Instagram account.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out Sparks loyalty scheme internationally
Marks & Spencer is launching its Sparks loyalty programme into big overseas markets including India and the US.
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NewsIkea targets North West for expansion
Furniture and home giant Ikea aims to expand its presence in the North West where it will open three Plan and Order Points.
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NewsVirgin Wines expects sales and margin impact from tough trading conditions
Online specialist Virgin WInes anticipates flat sales and lower margins in its current financial year as tough trading conditions take a toll.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to quit Oxford Street flagship if rebuild plan rejected
Marks & Spencer has warned that it will cease trading from its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street unless redevelopment plans are given the go-ahead.
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Opinion‘Asos – in a world of data, company spirit matters and culture still eats strategy for breakfast’
Asos’ new chief executive is wise to want ‘refresh’ its culture – it is the foundation stone of commercial success, writes George MacDonald
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NewsDunelm reports ‘robust’ trading despite sales fall
Homewares specialist Dunelm has posted a fall in quarterly sales but described trading as “robust” and maintained profit forecasts in the face of tough trading conditions.
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NewsExclusive: Fenwick sales rise and losses slashed after weaning itself off ‘discounts drug’
Department store business Fenwick increased sales and cut losses last year as it turned pandemic challenges into opportunities by changing its business model.
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NewsFrasers’ MySale offer goes unconditional as share threshold crossed
Frasers Group’s offer for online retailer MySale has gone unconditional after passing the 50% control threshold.