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NewsToday in retail: M&S fashion hire upstages Sainsbury’s
Marks & Spencer has poached Halfords’ Jill McDonald to lead its clothing arm. Judging by some reactions, the appointment was more of a shock than a surprise.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales hit by competitor price-matching
John Lewis sales suffered last week as it price-matched a competitor’s event, with home sales hit particularly hard.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Jill McDonald has her work cut out at M&S
The M&S top job is often spoken about as being the trickiest job in retail but the clothing and home role must come a close second.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict on Jill McDonald’s move to M&S
Halfords chief executives never seem to last very long, but then M&S clothing managing directors never seem to either.
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OpinionDo Oasis, Warehouse and Coast really need stores?
Are bricks-and-mortar stores a vital sales channel or an unnecessary overhead for some fashion specialists?
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AnalysisAnalysis: M&S gains McDonald’s customer focus
The appointment of Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald to one of the most pivotal roles at Marks & Spencer came as a bolt from the blue.
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OpinionBryan Roberts: 'Sainsbury's is not doing itself justice'
Pulling out the headlines from a preliminary results announcement is generally a rather irksome affair.
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NewsShop prices fall but change in sight as rate slows
Overall shop prices deflated 0.5% year-on-year last month, off a 0.8% decline in March, marking the shallowest rate of deflation in over three years.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe targets return to profit growth
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe is confident it can rebuild profitability over the next “three to five” years after suffering another fall in full-year earnings.
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NewsData: Grocers buck trend with best sales of the year
Supermarkets recorded their best sales figures of the year to date in April, even when the positive impact of the late Easter is stripped out.
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NewsM&S poaches Halfords boss McDonald to lead clothing
Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald has resigned from the cycling retailer to join Marks & Spencer as managing director of clothing, home and beauty.
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NewsSainsbury’s buoyed by Argos as costs climb in full year
Sainsbury’s full-year profits slipped, with bumper festive sales at Argos propping up its core food business.
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OpinionBlog: Witnessing the rise of the retail robot
Hermes’ David Turner explains how the company’s proposed self-driving delivery robots will work alongside its human couriers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can virtual reality live up to its hype?
Virtual reality (VR) has been near the top of retailers’ lists of must-try technologies for several years now, but it hasn’t yet lived up to its promise.
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NewsApple suffers surprise decline in iPhone sales
Technology giant Apple narrowly missed sales forecasts following an unexpected decline in iPhone sales during its second quarter.
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VideoWatch: Pep&Co boss explains its shifting strategy
In the run up to its 100th location opening, Pep&Co managing director Adrian Mountford explains the shifting focus to store-in-store tie-ups with Poundland.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: UK shop prices and Jack Wills
Retail news round-up: UK shop prices decline in April and Jack Wills reorganises its management team
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AnalysisHobbs’ Meg Lustman on rediscovering the retailer's mojo
When chief executive Meg Lustman arrived at fashion retailer Hobbs three years ago she was greeted by a business that had lost its way.
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NewsToday in retail: Ocado shares rally on M&S speculation
Ocado’s share price has rallied today amid speculation that the online grocer could pen a deal with Marks & Spencer.
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco’s Bellini on health, reputation and celebs
Tesco has launched a campaign to help its customers eat more healthily, featuring price cuts, in-store signage and TV advertising.