All articles by George MacDonald – Page 8
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints new retail director
Marks & Spencer has hired a new retail director, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRetail sales advance in April as warm weather boosts food and DIY
Retail sales climbed last month, according to official data.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer boss Machin on cyber attack experience, lessons and action
M&S has just reported a stellar year but hit turbulence after being targeted by cyber-criminals. Chief executive Stuart Machin explains what happened and how he aims to turn disruption to opportunity
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Opinion‘While some will strike it rich, not all will be lucky in retail media gold rush’
As retailers rush to establish themselves as retail media players, the most successful companies have shown it takes serious investment and data sophistication, observes George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ready meal packaging sustainability innovation
Marks & Spencer is piloting an alternative ready meal tray, which could potentially allow a significant reduction in the use of plastic.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland to hit expectations as sales rise
Watches of Switzerland returned to growth in crucial markets in its second half and will meet full-year profit expectations.
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NewsB&M appoints new chief executive with transformation track record
Value retailer B&M has named a new chief executive.
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NewsMarks & Spencer customer data stolen during cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has revealed that some customer data has been accessed by cyber criminals who have hacked the retailer.
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NewsIceland relaunches retail media proposition
Food retailer Iceland has relaunched its retail media business as it seeks to bolster its position in the fast-growing market.
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Opinion‘Stores may mitigate M&S’ cyber disruption, but shoppers’ omnichannel expectations bring risk’
About a third of M&S’ clothing sales are online and shoppers are unlikely simply to switch to in-store purchasing as a cyber incident continues, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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NewsJamie Oliver Cookery School opens in John Lewis flagship
A cookery school and cafe from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver have made their debut in John Lewis’s Oxford Street flagship.
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GalleryIn pictures: Walmart’s store of the future
Retail goliath Walmart has unveiled its latest store of the future as it prepares for a raft of similar openings.
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NewsConsumer confidence in Marks & Spencer dented by cyber attack
The cyber attack on Marks & Spencer has knocked confidence in the famous retailer, but underlying trust remains strong.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends recruitment as cyber attack takes toll
Marks & Spencer has paused staff hiring through its careers site as it battles to recover following a cyber attack.
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NewsTop security body urges retailers to act following Marks & Spencer cyber attack
The UK’s leading cyber security agency has advised retailers to take action to protect themselves as Marks & Spencer continues to suffer disruption following an attack.
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FeatureThe secrets of successful staff suggestion schemes
Initiatives such as M&S’ Straight to Stuart suggestion scheme can help unlock smart business ideas from retail’s frontline. George MacDonald looks at how they can be used most effectively.
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NewsMarks & Spencer stands down warehouse agency staff as it battles cyber attack
Marks & Spencer has told agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it faces the ongoing fall-out from a cyber attack.
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Opinion‘Can a new entrant controlled by a global giant disrupt UK grocery?’
The soft launch of Joybuy represents a play by Chinese powerhouse JD.com to snap up share of the food retail market, but established grocers won’t be quaking in their boots just yet, says George MacDonald
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NewsM&S suspends online orders as cyberattack continues to take toll
Marks & Spencer has suspended customer orders through its websites and apps as it battles to address a cyberattack.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership names new chief financial officer
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed a new chief financial officer.