All articles by George MacDonald – Page 94
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NewsB&Q turns its back on Black Friday promotions
DIY giant B&Q will not take part in the Black Friday promotional extravaganza this year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can Sir Philip Green's empire survive?
As claims of alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse stack up against Sir Philip Green, the team discuss whether his Arcadia empire can survive his personal crisis.
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OpinionOpinion: Green is at odds with spirit of the times
Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green has once again found himself a pariah.
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NewsBusiness rates and online tax on Budget agenda
Chancellor Philip Hammond is expected to cut business rates by a third for about half a million small retailers in today’s Budget.
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NewsPressure piles on Arcadia boss Green in harassment row
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green faced further criticism over the weekend about allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.
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NewsBRC voices retail fears on post-Brexit immigration rules
The British Retail Consortium has warned Home Secretary Sajid Javid that immigration rules after Brexit threaten to leave the retail industry short of staff and hit shoppers’ purses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can battered Debenhams be turned around?
In last year’s annual report, Debenhams chief executive Sergio Bucher wrote: “We have built a plan that is good for our customers, good for our colleagues and, therefore, good for our shareholders.”
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NewsBrexit to hit UK retailers’ profitability, warns Moody’s
British retailers’ profitability is likely to be held back by Brexit, according to research by credit ratings agency Moody’s.
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NewsUK may have to charter food ships if no deal on Brexit
Ships may have to be chartered by the Government to ferry in food and other essential goods if no deal is struck on the terms of Brexit.
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OpinionRetail’s next tech tidal wave is closer than you think
It’s not just the high street that’s changing, it’s the entire retail landscape.
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NewsMorrisons loses appeal on data breach that hit 100,000
Morrisons has lost an appeal against a High Court ruling that found it liable for a data breach affecting more than 100,000 employees.
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AnalysisData: Empty stores by parliamentary constituency
The business rates burden borne by retailers will increase by £180m, from next April. As high streets face further pressure, find out here how many stores lie empty in your area.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How can fashion fix itself?
After a week of contrasting fortunes for the likes of Asos, Superdry, New Look and Oasis and Warehouse, the Retail Week team discuss whether fashion can fix itself.
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NewsMorrisons finance boss Strain takes on commercial role
Morrisons’ finance chief Trevor Strain has taken on extra commercial responsibilities.
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NewsHomebase names ex-HMV boss Topping as chairman
DIY retailer Homebase has appointed former HMV chief executive Ian Topping as non-executive chairman as it seeks to deliver a turnaround.
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Asos profits soar as customer numbers rise
Asos has reported a 28% increase in full-year profits to £102m in “a year of substantial progress”.
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NewsAccessories specialist Claire’s considers CVA
Claire’s, the accessories specialist with about 350 shops, is understood to be pondering a CVA.
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VideoWatch: Ikea unveils city centre format in strategic shift
Ikea has launched its first new-format city centre store on London’s Tottenham Court Road.
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OpinionOpinion: Follow Lewis' lead and pressure MPs on rates
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis was on the nail when he called this week for radical change to the business rates regime, which is holding back the retail industry’s success.
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NewsSelfridges Group names Pitcher boss amid senior changes
Selfridges had made a raft of changes to its top management team as it prepares for further growth.