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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, 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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High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 17 September 2019, 9:44

One in 20 workers not receiving holiday pay, research reveals

Around one in 20 workers in the UK are not receiving any holiday entitlement, according to a recent study by…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 17 September 2019, 9:10

French Connection losses narrow in H1

Fashion retailer French Connection has reported a reduction in its pre-tax losses for the six month period to 31 July…
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Shopping Centres

Michael NorthcottMonday, 16 September 2019, 9:59

Council investments in shopping centres to top £1bn

Local councils are set to spend £1bn on buying shopping centres by the end of 2020, in a bid to…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottMonday, 16 September 2019, 9:08

Schuh to seek rental reductions

Footwear retailer Schuh has become the latest retailer to ask landlords for rent reductions across its retail estate, after it…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 12 September 2019, 9:59

91% of Sports Direct shareholders re-elect Mike Ashley

Over 90% of Sports Direct’s shareholders have voted in favour of founder Mike Ashley’s re-election as a director of the…
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