All articles by George MacDonald – Page 75
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NewsRetailers recognised in New Year Honours List
Retailers in fields ranging from fashion to grocery and health and beauty were recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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NewsRetail job losses reach highest level in more than two decades
Almost 150,000 retail jobs were lost in 2019 as the industry battled high costs and changing shopping habits.
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NewsAmazon-Deliveroo deal to face in-depth competition investigation
Amazon’s investment in online food delivery specialist Deliveroo will be subject to an in-depth investigation over competition concerns.
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NewsRetail delivery by drone moves closer to reality
An official trial will begin early in the new year that could be a big step towards retail order delivery by drone.
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NewsHedge funds gamble against retail big names
Hedge funds are betting that big-name retailers’ share prices will fall as the industry faces continued tough conditions.
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NewsSales off to slow start as Boxing Day footfall slides
Boxing Day Sales got off to a slow start yesterday for bricks-and-mortar stores as footfall declined in the early part of the day.
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AnalysisSmashing it: Nine retailers that powered ahead in 2019
Torrid trading conditions meant retail casualties made headlines throughout 2019. Sometimes it appeared that the entire retail industry was in the emergency ward, but that’s not so. Here we take a look at some of the successful retailers that smashed it out of the park this year.
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AnalysisHappy Christmas from retail – 12 gifts from retailers to society in 2019
It may have been a tough year for retail, but that didn’t stop the industry from playing its part as a good corporate citizen and helping those in need, from the homeless to refugees. These initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg of retail’s engagement with the wider community.
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VideoReview of the year: What changed retail in 2019?
It has been another 12 months of change in the retail sector. The Retail Week team looks back on 2019 and selects some of the landmark moments and trends that characterised the year and will likely shape the industry in 2020 and beyond.
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NewsQueen’s speech brings business rates disappointment for big retailers
Plans revealed in today’s Queen’s speech to reform business rates have prompted disappointment because of their limited nature.
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NewsWHSmith shareholders back $400m US deal
WHSmith investors have formally backed the retailer’s $400m takeover of US giant Marshall Retail Group (MRG).
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NewsCarpetright investors vote through sale to Meditor
Carpetright investors yesterday voted through a takeover by backer Meditor.
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NewsDebenhams faces landlord challenge over rescue plan
One of department store group Debenhams’ landlords is seeking to challenge the retailer’s rescue plan by overturning a legal decision on its CVA.
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OpinionLeader: Retail’s star can’t only shine at Christmas
In a few days, the tumult of Christmas trading will be over. The short time before the January Sales kick off – in-store at least – brings a chance to reflect on the retail year gone by.
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AnalysisFrom horsemeat to the Crystal Methodist: most memorable moments of the decade
Retail Week looks back at the most groundbreaking retail stories of the 2010s.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounting by retailers hits record levels
Discounting by retailers has hit an unprecedented level in the run-up to Christmas and even deeper price cuts are expected.
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VideoAfter Black Friday’s sales boost, has peak trading already peaked?
Black Friday beat expectations as sales and footfall surged. PwC head of consumer markets Lisa Hooker joins Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald to discuss the promotional extravaganza, how the final weeks of peak will play out and what’s in store for retail in the new year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out urban farms to more shops
Marks & Spencer has launched in-store farms to six branches after an enthusiastic customer reaction to the first.
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OpinionLeader: Black Friday boost isn’t all it seems
It was a tale of two Novembers for retailers, the latest sales stats showed.
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NewsHolland & Barrett owner urged to provide cash injection
The owner of health food specialist Holland & Barrett has been urged by lenders to provide additional cash as tough high street conditions bite.