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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.

High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 12 September 2019, 9:11

Co-op profits dropped by almost 50% in H1

The Co-operative Group saw profits drop by almost 50% in the six months to July, as the firm’s funerals business…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 11 September 2019, 9:28

Inditex reports record net sales and revenue in H1

Inditex Group, owners of retail chain Zara has reported record revenue and net sales for the first half of 2019.…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 11 September 2019, 8:50

Store closures hit record levels in the first half of 2019

The number of stores closing down in the first six months of the year has reached its highest levels, with…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 10 September 2019, 9:21

Sports Direct among bidders for Links of London

Sports Direct is one of two final bidders attempting to buy jewellery brand Links of London from current owner Folli…
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People Moves

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 10 September 2019, 8:55

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield appoints new MD for UK and Italy

Shopping centre operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URM) has appointed Scott Parsons as regional managing director for the UK and Italy. Parsons will…
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Economy

Michael NorthcottMonday, 9 September 2019, 9:43

H&M battles with landlords over rents

Fashion retailer H&M is battling with landlords over rent reductions, which could potentially see property owners bear the cost of…
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Clothing & Shoes

Michael NorthcottMonday, 9 September 2019, 8:57

Footfall drops off in late summer

Footfall continued its decline over the late summer, recording a 1.3% decline for the four week period to 24 August.…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 5 September 2019, 9:44

M&S appoints new head of menswear design

Marks and Spencer has appointed Burton head of design Karen Hall as its new head of menswear following the departure…
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Electrical

Michael NorthcottThursday, 5 September 2019, 9:17

Dixons Carphone sales increase despite mobile sales decline

Consumer electronics retailer Dixon Carphone has reported an increase in like-for-like sales for Q1, following “strong” performance in white goods,…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 4 September 2019, 11:10

Shares at Quiz drop following ‘tough trading’ period

Shares at fashion brand Quiz have dropped by over 10% today (4 September) after it warned about challenging conditions ahead…
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