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Michael Northcott

Michael is the editor of Retail Sector and is also Editorial Director at Mulberry Publications. He draws from experience at a wide range of well-known B2B magazines, including Management Today, Legal Business, and Retail Week. Feel free to drop him a line with any stories or feature ideas.

Business Bites

Michael NorthcottMonday, 16 December 2019, 11:55

The latest business data is bad news, but the reasons given spell a good omen

This morning there was some bad news for business, but which definitely comes with a silver lining. So, the bad…
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Business Bites

Michael NorthcottFriday, 13 December 2019, 15:32

The election is over – time for the Tories to deliver for small businesses

It now looks as though political stasis and all the damage that does to business will be lifted in 2020.…
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Analysis

Michael NorthcottThursday, 12 December 2019, 10:48

Businesses are sitting on £115bn and waiting to splurge

Goldman Sachs thinks money will pour into UK stocks and shares after this election, but it’s at least partly because…
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Analysis

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 11 December 2019, 10:47

Small business owners dip into personal wealth to survive? Of course they do

We are living through an era where there is much discussion about capitalism, taxes, executive pay and so on. Is…
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Business Bites

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 10 December 2019, 10:41

Want to know who will win the election? Watch the pound

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about how badly wrong pollsters can get it. Nobody thought…
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Business Bites

Michael NorthcottMonday, 9 December 2019, 10:56

The Lib Dems want to abolish business rates, but don’t hold your breath

Over the weekend the leader of the Lib Dems, Jo Swinson, visited Hertforshire to discuss her party’s approach to SMEs.…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 19 September 2019, 10:01

Next profits boosted by continued online growth in H1

Fashion retailer Next has recorded a 2.7% rise in profits for the 26 weeks to July 2019, aided by a…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 19 September 2019, 9:40

CMA extends inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum, with the regulator warning…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 18 September 2019, 9:13

Sports Direct to ‘ignore’ deadline in hunt for new auditor

Sports Direct is still searching for a new auditor, amid reports that it could be forced to consult the government…
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People Moves

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 18 September 2019, 8:19

Argent appoints new retail lead for King’s Cross centre

Shopping centre developer Argent, has appointed a James Rayner as it new retail lead for its flagship project, King’s Cross…
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