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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.

Clothing & Shoes

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 3 September 2019, 11:41

UK back to school market to reach £1.7bn

UK shoppers are set to spend £1.7bn on back to school items in 2019, with the market forecast to grow…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 3 September 2019, 9:02

Arcadia COO resigns after 25 years at the group

Arcadia has confirmed that COO David Shepherd has resigned following 25 years at the group. He had begun his career…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottMonday, 2 September 2019, 10:28

Debenhams engages Deloitte for legal challenge against CVA

Debenhams has engaged ‘Big Four’ accounting and audit firm Deloitte in preparation to fight a legal challenge to its restructuring…
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Government

Michael NorthcottMonday, 2 September 2019, 9:36

Retail business rates could rise by £169m over the next 12 months

Retailers could see a £169m increase in business rates next year, prompting renewed calls for the government to overhaul the…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottMonday, 2 September 2019, 8:56

Philip Green reportedly preparing to break up Arcadia

Arcadia boss Philip Green is preparing to break up the retail group prepare for a potential sale of the brands,…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 29 August 2019, 9:31

Retailers urged to do more to prevent sales of knives to under 18s

Trading Standards is urging retailers to do more to prevent the sale of knives to children, after 15% of its…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottThursday, 29 August 2019, 8:47

Forever 21 reportedly contemplates filing for bankruptcy

American fast fashion retail chain Forever 21 is reportedly preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing, after restructuring and debt restructure…
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Supermarkets

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 28 August 2019, 10:00

Tesco workers to consult EU court over equal pay

Thousands of Tesco supermarket workers have submitted an application to the European Court of Justice for clarification on equal pay…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottWednesday, 28 August 2019, 8:51

US landlords drop legal challenge against Arcadia

The two US landlords involved in the legal challenge against Arcadia’s company voluntary agreements (CVAs) have dropped their case, following…
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High Street

Michael NorthcottTuesday, 27 August 2019, 9:20

Carpetright debt absorbed by shareholder

Carpetright shareholder Meditor is set to absorb the retailer’s £40.7m revolving credit facility, purchasing it from lenders Natwest and Ulster…
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