All articles by George MacDonald – Page 6
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NewsMarks & Spencer funds innovation projects to drive sustainability
Marks & Spencer is providing £1m of funding to innovations that will help it meet its ambition of becoming net zero by 2040.
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Opinion‘If cyber criminals strike, you’d better know how to use pen and paper’
There was great news today as suspects were arrested over cyber attacks on retailers. But there’s no doubt such attacks will continue and there were practical cyber crime takeaways for retailers from this week’s select committee hearing, where M&S directors shared their experience
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NewsArrests made over M&S and Co-op cyber attacks
The police have arrested four people in connection with the hacking of Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods.
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AnalysisM&S chair Norman: Cyber attack was like ‘an out of body experience’
Appearing before MPs today following a high-profile attack by cyber-criminals, M&S chair Archie Norman discussed retailers’ vulnerability, how the hackers used the media to communicate and the value of mandatory reporting of incidents
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News‘Did you pay a ransom?’ MPs ask M&S and Co-op bosses at cyber attacks hearing
Directors of the Co-op and Marks & Spencer were asked today whether or not they had paid any ransom after each was hit by cyber-criminals.
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends larger packs range as it chases bigger share of shopping lists
Marks & Spencer has expanded its assortment of bigger pack, value essentials.
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NewsJohn Lewis freezes school uniform prices
John Lewis is to keep a lid on school uniform prices for the fourth year in a row.
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NewsM&S chair Norman to be quizzed by MPs about cyber attack
A parliamentary sub-committee is to question Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman and other retailers about the recent high-profile hacks.
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NewsWaitrose invests in first South West distribution centre ahead of store openings
Waitrose is investing in a distbution centre in the South West of England as it prepares for growth.
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NewsMarks & Spencer ramps up store rotation programme and aims to put cyber attack behind it
Marks & Spencer is to accelerate its store rotation as it seeks to bring its best store formats and range to more shoppers, and expects to be trading online again within a few week following April’s cyber hack.
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NewsJohn Lewis takes ‘big step forward’ in retail media
Grocery and department store group John Lewis Partnership has expanded its retail media offer beyond its own websites.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints new food marketing director
Marks & Spencer has named a new marketing director for its strongly performing food division, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewInterview: Card Factory boss Darcy Willson-Rymer on growth, grit, and greeting cards
The greetings card market isn’t what it used to be. While cards continue to be sent for the most traditional of reasons, they – and the associated celebration products and accessories – also mark occasions that have only developed recently or are emergent.
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Opinion‘After Amazon lovefest, can the government now show all of retail more affection?’
Amazon’s big UK investment announcement was welcome but it’s not the only retailer backing Britain. After the punishing autumn Budget, the industry’s contribution should be better recognised in Westminster, says Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsTopps Tiles names new chief executive
A former National Express boss has been appointed as the new chief executive of Topps Tiles.
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NewsH&M profits fall as costs and markdowns take toll
H&M has reported a decline in operating profit in its most recent quarter and the first half of its financial year.
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NewsMoonpig boss to step down as annual profits edge up
Moonpig chief executive Nickyl Raithatha is to leave the greetings card specialist after seven years in post.
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NewsPrimark proposes to cut 150 jobs as operating model ‘evolves’
Fashion giant Primark intends to axe about 150 jobs, mainly at its head office in Dublin.
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Analysis‘Retail with a difference’ – New Halfords boss Henry Birch on his roadmap for growth
Just over two months into the role, Halfords chief executive Henry Birch sees opportunity to make the most of the retailer’s distinctive relationship with customers
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NewsAmazon unveils £40bn investment in UK
Onine goliath Amazon has revealed that it will invest £40bn in the UK over the next three years, which it said would create thousands of jobs – primarily outside London and the South East.