All articles by George MacDonald – Page 81
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NewsMorrisons to shut four branches, jeopardising 400 jobs
Morrisons is to close four stores, putting about 400 jobs at risk.
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VideoWatch: Is Asos' supplier squeeze a sign of desperation?
Following profit warnings earlier in the year and asking suppliers for discounts this week, Asos is under scrutiny. The team debate if boss Nick Beighton can get the etailer back on track.
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NewsOnline sales growth slumps to ‘lowest ever’ July level
Online sales rose 4.4% year on year in July, a low for the month that dented hopes of an upturn.
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News‘For sale’ sign raised over toy retailer Hawkin’s Bazaar
Toys and gadgets specialist Hawkin’s Bazaar has been put up for sale and offers are being sought for all or parts of the retailer.
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NewsOcado notches up fastest growth in flat grocery market
Grocery sales were flat over the last three months when turnover declined at all of the big four grocers.
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NewsMonsoon chief stands down, will not be replaced
Monsoon Accessorize chief executive Paul Allen is to leave the retailer and will not be replaced.
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VideoWatch: Wolfson or the grocers – who’s right about Brexit?
In a week when retail leaders such as Next’s Lord Wolfson and Asda’s Roger Burnley have expressed starkly contrasting views on the impact of Brexit, the team debate who’s right and who’s wrong.
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NewsDepartment store sales inch up after six months of decline
Department store sales volumes have edged up for the first time this year, according to official data.
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NewsPoundland pilots move from single price to ‘simple’ price
Variety store group Poundland is to pilot prices below £1 for the first time, along with higher price points to deliver “even more amazing value” for shoppers
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NewsNext boss Wolfson: No-deal Brexit will only bring ‘mild disruption’
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson believes that chaos can be avoided in the event of a no-deal Brexit, which would only bring “mild disruption”.
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NewsCard Factory posts sales rise despite tough trading conditions
Greetings card specialist Card Factory has reported a rise in first-half sales and expects to meet full-year profit forecasts.
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NewsTop retailers call on chancellor to fix broken business rates system
More than 50 retailers have written to new chancellor Sajid Javid demanding action to lighten the burden of business rates.
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NewsWHSmith opens doors to first UK InMotion store
WHSmith has unveiled the first UK branch of InMotion, its specialist travel fascia.
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NewsLandmark London department store to shut next year
One of London’s most famous department stores, Debenhams’ former Arding and Hobbs branch, is to close next year.
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OpinionLeader: Don’t let Brexit steal retail’s Christmas
The good news just keeps coming. A week that began with the pre-pack administrations and sales of Jack Wills, Coast and Karen Millen ended with the news the economy contracted 0.2% between April and June.
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NewsAO launches ‘game changing’ mobile phone business
Electricals and white goods etailer AO.com has unveiled a mobile phones business designed to “shake up the market”.
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NewsDebenhams confirms new boss as Duddy prepares to stand down
Department store group Debenhams has confirmed Stefaan Vansteenkiste as its new chief executive.
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NewsBoohoo swoops on Karen Millen and Coast but jobs axed
Online fashion giant Boohoo has bought the Karen Millen and Coast brands for £18.2m.
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NewsTesco to cut 4,500 jobs at Metro stores
Tesco has revealed plans to make operational changes at Metro stores and a small number of Express branches, which are expected to lead to 4,500 job losses.
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NewsMarks & Spencer strategy director to head Ocado Retail
Marks & Spencer strategy director Melanie Smith has been named chief executive of Ocado Retail.